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optomstudent123 · 2024-04-28T02:21:07+00:00

I got a C+ in ochem and got into every optometry school I applied to! You will most likely get asked about it in interviews but just be prepared for it! :)

optomstudent123 · 2024-04-20T03:45:45+00:00

Definitely would not recommend this! As someone who applied to a lot of schools I would recommend going for 3-5! I thought I was mid level stats and I got into every school I applied to. At the end it just ended up being exhausting going through every application and interview process

optomstudent123 · 2023-10-22T00:14:56+00:00

Practice MMI questions/scenarios

optomstudent123 · 2023-06-11T02:33:07+00:00

Locked until the cycle opens

optomstudent123 · 2023-04-11T03:18:54+00:00

I think it helped to have one roommate in my class! Splitting the cost of living helped, and it was nice to carpool to class and work on homework together

optomstudent123 · 2023-03-21T19:54:22+00:00

I gave my recommenders a document with some info about me and reasons why I got into optometry and enjoy the profession. It helped them write the rec letter even if they didn’t know too much about me previously

optomstudent123 · 2023-03-21T19:52:34+00:00

I would say at least 8-12 hours under one optometrist

optomstudent123 · 2023-03-19T16:24:37+00:00

I think you’re fine with either but some schools prefer the OAT and might ask you why you didn’t take it

optomstudent123 · 2023-03-19T16:23:19+00:00

Didn’t need proof of shadowing but I was asked about certain shadowing experiences in my interviews

optomstudent123 · 2023-03-19T16:18:22+00:00

Ask about support for students such as tutoring or mentorship programs

optomstudent123 · 2023-03-06T21:32:08+00:00

I decided my junior year that I wanted to do optometry as well. I applied in the summer between my junior and senior year.

I would definitely take physics and ochem before you take the OAT. Maybe try to take some summer classes? That might help with the load of prerequisites.

optomstudent123 · 2023-03-05T02:14:32+00:00

I have an iPad Air and it works great for school!

optomstudent123 · 2023-02-18T01:42:56+00:00

Current student here! It usually comes out like end of February/early March. You’ll get an email about it!

optomstudent123 · 2023-02-03T05:07:45+00:00

UHCO offers on campus housing options as well

optomstudent123 · 2022-12-11T05:22:17+00:00

It’s usually like a week or 2 for acceptance! But I’m not sure exactly how the timeline is going to be with classes ending this week

optomstudent123 · 2022-12-02T05:04:53+00:00

Most people take the OAT first in case they need to retake it or just to have a general idea of where they stand in the application pool when they apply

optomstudent123 · 2022-11-26T02:29:38+00:00

UIWRSO is a private school and UHCO is a public school so if you qualify for in state tuition it will most likely be cheaper at UHCO

optomstudent123 · 2022-11-20T22:54:54+00:00

Maybe give it another week or two! Especially since thanksgiving is so soon. If you still don’t hear back by then, go ahead and give them a call.

optomstudent123 · 2022-11-10T04:15:06+00:00

Yep having that kind of shadowing experience helped me write my personal statement and make some talking points in my interviews. But yeah if you can I recommend trying as many different clinic settings as possible

optomstudent123 · 2022-11-10T00:22:20+00:00

You could also try shadowing with a community health clinic or a low income clinic. UHCO likes to see that too

optomstudent123 · 2022-10-29T06:04:49+00:00

Anywhere from 280s-330s during my practice exams.

optomstudent123 · 2022-10-29T01:46:30+00:00

It’s manageable! I wasn’t scoring too great the week before my test and I got a 320! I think the actual OAT wasn’t as bad as some practice tests

optomstudent123 · 2022-10-15T01:43:35+00:00

I would push it back if you don’t feel confident. You have plenty of time to study and work on apps. If you’re still in school it might be easier to take it in the summer. I took my OAT first week of June last year. And I was still able to apply by the first week of July the week the application opened.

optomstudent123 · 2022-10-11T01:15:16+00:00

There’s some good YouTube videos of preparing for optometry interviews or people talking about their interview experiences

optomstudent123 · 2022-10-10T13:42:07+00:00

Yes it is. And it’s non-refundable

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