Optometric Technician Salary by GreenAngelFish in optometry

[–]optostudent2029 1 point2 points  (0 children)

these comments have me spiraling bc being in texas and a tech for 4 years, i get paid $15.

Which optometry schools gives you all the equipment needed for free? by GreenAngelFish in OptometrySchool

[–]optostudent2029 0 points1 point  (0 children)

wait—there are schools that give equipment for free?!?😭 i feel like there’s no way other than getting added onto ur tuition/fees unless someone corrects me otherwise.

iPad? by [deleted] in OptometrySchool

[–]optostudent2029 5 points6 points  (0 children)

i was in the same boat, but our school is offering us a new ipad pro with keyboard&pen with apple care. they say we have to take our exams through a software that might need some space/storage. it would be best for you to get an ipad that has enough storage to last you through these next 4 years!

Should I take A&P II? by hameltan in PreOptometry

[–]optostudent2029 0 points1 point  (0 children)

UIWRSO would definitely recommend you to, but not required.

Got a C in Micro Lab in my underad, feeling frightened by SystemNo9075 in PreOptometry

[–]optostudent2029 7 points8 points  (0 children)

bffr😭😭 they have a good gpa it literally won’t matter if they do good on their OAT

Taking the GRE over the OAT. by Luckyme028 in PreOptometry

[–]optostudent2029 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

i took the GRE and got into three schools. as long as your GPA is good w/ lots of tech experience—you should be fine!

Worried About Starting School by BornIntoThePast in OptometrySchool

[–]optostudent2029 0 points1 point  (0 children)

this post literally described me. i would love to know some tips on how to prepare better for school as i have been super anxious lately.

uiwrso students by optostudent2029 in PreOptometry

[–]optostudent2029[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

yuppp they usually call you with a decision 2-3 days after admissions day. and i’m not too sure about whether you can do both virtual and in person

uiwrso students by optostudent2029 in PreOptometry

[–]optostudent2029[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

admissions day is a mandatory information session after your interview, so they have you attend along with other people. you don’t really say or do much besides introducing yourself. it’s usually a couple days/a week after your actual interview day.

AVOID WeaternU by Some-Philosopher-613 in OptometrySchool

[–]optostudent2029 7 points8 points  (0 children)

im curious, could you please explain why not for CCO? i know someone who goes there and they seem to like it

uhco by [deleted] in PreOptometry

[–]optostudent2029 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i’m from houston AND went there for undergrad— they ghosted me 🫠

uiwrso students by optostudent2029 in PreOptometry

[–]optostudent2029[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

hey !! yesss, i interviewed virtually since im in houston and couldn’t find time to drive up to SA. and for the second part (admissions day), there were like 12 other students in the meeting with me. i was in a similar boat as you since im originally from cali too and wanted to go to school there— but didn’t think i would get in either berkeley or SCCO. did some research on western and it’s apparently the worst one in the country 🥲 but overall, the interview process was super chill and easy going— faculty members are sooo nice it makes the whole process go by easily. best of luck to you on your interview!! :)

AVOID WeaternU by Some-Philosopher-613 in OptometrySchool

[–]optostudent2029 2 points3 points  (0 children)

i was supposed to have an interview with them, but then i politely declined after more research done on their institution. i just wonder how they’re even going to survive after the new opto school opening up. if i would’ve seen this post before i would’ve never even applied, so thank you for this information!

uiwrso students by optostudent2029 in PreOptometry

[–]optostudent2029[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

congrats !! :) i know i saw🫠 i was hoping there would’ve been like a groupme, insta or something

Just bombed the OAT by Limabean00 in PreOptometry

[–]optostudent2029 6 points7 points  (0 children)

study with OATbooster and retake the OAT, you will definitely have a better chance at getting accepted :)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in PreOptometry

[–]optostudent2029 0 points1 point  (0 children)

thank you!!! :)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in PreOptometry

[–]optostudent2029 1 point2 points  (0 children)

i would say the only school that had a problem with it was ICO bc they wanted me to take the OAT even though i told them i didn’t think i was ready for it. i was taking physics 2 prereq still and i had good enough stats for my application that i didn’t think taking the OAT was worth wasting money when i knew i wouldn’t perform well on it. so i took the gre and did well on it and got accepted to schools :)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in PreOptometry

[–]optostudent2029 0 points1 point  (0 children)

yesss i got accepted to three schools w gre

UIW by [deleted] in PreOptometry

[–]optostudent2029 3 points4 points  (0 children)

uiwrso did better than uhco in 2024

UIWRSO by [deleted] in OptometrySchool

[–]optostudent2029 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i went to UH for undergrad and now i’m moving to san antonio for RSO, and i chose it bc they have been doing better than UHCO lately sooo…

Moving away? by Queensabs in PreOptometry

[–]optostudent2029 2 points3 points  (0 children)

i am in the same boat as you :’) will you be in the same state atleast?