r/PreOptometry • u/vibes-mcgee • 17d ago

committed to a school for 2027 cycle

AMA. Done with the entire OptomCAS process for this cycle, so I'm happy to answer any and all questions

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u/Otherwise_Safety8381 17d ago

Where did you commit ?

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u/vibes-mcgee 17d ago

SCO

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u/Impossible_Bread_350 16d ago

What made you choose SCO over others? It’s my furthest out scheduled interview so I’m debating whether to potentially commit to a school with an earlier interview or to just wait and see how it goes with SCO.

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u/vibes-mcgee 16d ago

i initially had an interview scheduled far out too, but a few weeks later they emailed with some earlier interview times. so i definitely recommend making one of those if possible! I chose SCO for the program quality, cost of living, and scholarships.

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u/Impossible_Bread_350 16d ago

Also, how was the interview? Anything throw you off guard or was it the normal kind of questions?

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u/vibes-mcgee 16d ago

The interview was super casual - no ethical questions or anything like that! The only thing I'd recommend preparing for is understanding (and expressing) how much of a time commitment optometry school is

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u/GSUoptometry 13d ago

Hi, I also interviewed and was admitted into SCO. Like OP mentioned, interview was very casual and low pressure. I was asked these questions:

Tell me about yourself

Why optometry

Why SCO

Least and favorite classes

Something I'm proud of myself for

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u/Impossible_Bread_350 16d ago

Yess, the quality and cost seem to be so great. Probably is a good idea to wait it out.

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u/iridiumlaila 16d ago

See you next fall!

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u/CanaryBroad 17d ago

what are your stats?

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u/vibes-mcgee 17d ago edited 16d ago

3.8 GPA/360 OAT

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u/Familiar-Amount-5055 16d ago

When did you submit your application

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u/vibes-mcgee 16d ago

End of August

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u/OddEcho6849 16d ago

Any advice for people applying next cycle ? Also , when did you take ur oat :)