Hi everyone! I’m Dena Colantino, and I’m a fourth-year student at UMSL School of Optometry. Let me start by saying that I am in no way an expert in the admissions process of optometry school. I can only speak to my own experiences and information I’ve gathered from friends, classmates, and members of the optometric …
If I Knew Then: Advice for Optometry School Applicants Read More »
Attention future class of 2020: OptomCAS, optometry’s universal application for all schools and colleges of optometry, opens today, July 1st 2015. No matter what school(s) you wish to apply to, you will need to apply through this application process. Remember that many schools have rolling admissions, which means that the sooner you apply, the better …
OptomCAS for the 2015-2016 Application Cycle Opens Today! Read More »
The fall months in the year preceding optometry school are full of the unknown for many anxious applicants. Not only is filling out the OptomCAS application stressful, but even just deciding which schools to apply to can be overwhelming. These months are also filled with interviews and acceptances for many students. Students are often unsure …
What to Expect in the Year Preceding Optometry School: Eyeing The Future – Part 1 Read More »
Because this is a small profession, it is usually difficult to find other pre-optometry students at most colleges.  In fact, until last year, there was not even a pre-optometry club at my university. The lack of pre-optometry students can sometimes result in a lack of pre-optometry advisers, so this article is directed to anyone in …
