Candidates must submit an
application form, official transcripts from all institutions
attended, results of the Optometry
Admission Test,
and two letters of recommendation by former professors along
with a $31.00 application fee, The Admissions Committee interviews
candidates meeting the above requirements either in person
by the telephone. 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:
Concern for career objectives
Knowledge of the profession
Communication skills in English and
Spanish
Motivation
Self-confidence
Candidates are ranked using the following interview parameters:
Requirements
Percent
Grade Point Average (GPA)
30 percent
Required Course Point Average (RGPA)
35 percent
Optometry Admission Test (OAT)
25 percent
Professional interview and recommendation
letters
5 percent
Interview by School Admission Commitee
5 percent
Once a candidate is accepted, a $ 2,000.00 deposit is required
within 15 days of acceptance. This deposit will be applied
to the tuition fee. An administrative fee of $ 250.00 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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and two letters of recommendation by former professors along
with a $31.00 application fee, The Admissions Committee interviews
candidates meeting the above requirements either in person
by the telephone. 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: 
