IAUPR School of Optometry

 


 

Admission Process

Candidates must submit an application at www.OptomCas.com, Send official transcripts from all institutions attended, results of the Optometry Admission Test and two letters of recommendation by a professor and an Optometrist to OptomCas.

OptomCas
P0 BOX 9119
Watertown, MA 02471
Tel: (617) 612-2888
Email:

The Admissions Committee interviews candidates meeting the minimum requirements establish either in person or for out of state candidates an interview with a practicing alumnus is arranged when feasible. The Committee explores the candidate’s strengths using five criteria:

  1. Concern for career objectives
  2. Knowledge of the profession
  3. Communication skills in English and Spanish
  4. Motivation
  5. Self-confidence

Candidates are ranked using the following interview parameters:

Parameters Percent
Grade Point Average (GPA) 25 percent
Required Course Point Average (RGPA) 30 percent
Optometry Admission Test (OAT) 35 percent
Interview by School Admission Committee 10 percent

Once a candidate is accepted, a $1,000.00 deposit is required within 15 days of acceptance. This deposit will be applied to the tuition fee. An administrative fee of $ 150.00 will be retained from the acceptance deposit of any student who officially informs that he/she no longer want to be a candidate

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Updated:   April 3, 2013

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