Q&A with UH College of Optometry Admission Director

Hi everyone, hope you enjoy my video on frequently asked questions regarding your optometry school admission process! 0:00 Introduction 0:25 1. How can you stand out as an applicant? What is the secret number to reach 1:50 2. What can you do in your gap year to make you more competitive? 3:25 3. What should you do if you don’t get accepted the first time? 5:50 4. Is there any specific extracurriculars that UHCO or optometry schools look for? Things that aren’t “optometry” specific like working in an eye clinic or being in POPS? 7:24 5. How does going to a community college affect you as an applicant? 9:20 6. What’s an ideal amount of shadowing/volunteering hours? How many do you suggest? 11:10 7. Is there any specific majors that are looked are higher than others? Does your major matter? 14:11 8. What is the process from when an applicant send in their application to interview day? What goes on behind the scenes? 18:55 9. Are you able to update your application after you send it in? Can you send in your application before taking the OAT? 20:48 10. What is the new interviewing process at UHCO? A little bit about myself, I’m a second year Optometry student in the greatest city every! Houston Texas woohoo! Aside from my academics, I enjoy making YouTube videos helping pre-optometry students, offering study tips, cooking videos, and lifestyle vlogs. Subscribe to be updated of when my videos are uploaded!❤️ Instagram: @KT.OPT Website: Ktopt.com Business Inquires Only: [email protected]