alysd Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 (edited) 10 minutes ago, Juvanbu said: I received an email 7/15 saying that I was pending passing initial screening, and havent heard anything since. What was your time frame? Last year there was somebody who passed initial screening in May and then got an interview in August! I think it really varies. I'm getting a little nervous since I think they're getting close to final interview invites. Just hoping for the best Edited August 6, 2021 by alysd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alysd Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 Well, just got a rejection email. Dangit! Applied 7/1, passed initial screening 7/7, denied 8/6, did not interview. Good luck to everyone else still in the running! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gudetamagirl Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 26 minutes ago, alysd said: Well, just got a rejection email. Dangit! Applied 7/1, passed initial screening 7/7, denied 8/6, did not interview. Good luck to everyone else still in the running! Ahh me too!! Good luck to everyone Wish you all the best 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alyssamh Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 Also just got a rejection email. Really stings Trying to remind myself that everything happens for a reason! Wishing everyone the best! 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elsebond Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 23 hours ago, Elsebond said: Applied 7/6/21 passed initial screening 7/23/21 no interview or rejection yet Updated: got rejected too stats if it helps, I’m a career changer post bacc, just decided to switch paths a year and a half ago. GPA overall: 3.80 post bacc/last 60/ all science pre-reqs: 3.94 PCE hours: 1,050 time of app optometrist tech volunteer: 25 (I know not great) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alysd Posted August 7, 2021 Share Posted August 7, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, Elsebond said: Updated: got rejected too stats if it helps, I’m a career changer post bacc, just decided to switch paths a year and a half ago. GPA overall: 3.80 post bacc/last 60/ all science pre-reqs: 3.94 PCE hours: 1,050 time of app optometrist tech volunteer: 25 (I know not great) Sorry to hear, hope you have luck elsewhere! My rejected stats in case it helps anyone: cGPA 3.09; last 60units 3.8 sGPA 3.66 4,000 hours PCE, 800 hours HCE 900 hours volunteer GRE 314, writing 5.0 I think my main weakness is my overall GPA I’m an older returning student who didn’t do well in my early undergrad as a young adult Hopefully another program will give me a shot Edited August 7, 2021 by alysd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bella97 Posted August 7, 2021 Share Posted August 7, 2021 Was offered an interview today for 9/1. Does anyone know how many people they interview? and has anyone who interviewed heard back? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpay20 Posted August 7, 2021 Share Posted August 7, 2021 I submitted sometime in June and yet to hear back on anything, rejection or interview. Anyone in the same situation? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rm2020 Posted August 7, 2021 Share Posted August 7, 2021 On 7/28/2021 at 5:02 PM, rpay20 said: Was this after an interview? no Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utnek Posted August 7, 2021 Share Posted August 7, 2021 15 hours ago, bella97 said: Was offered an interview today for 9/1. Does anyone know how many people they interview? and has anyone who interviewed heard back? Congratulations on the interview! I’m excited for you guys! Unfortunately, I was rejected. Can you share your GPA and PCE/HCE stats ? Also, does anyone know if you can ask or follow up with the school what areas of our application were weak? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilrice Posted August 7, 2021 Share Posted August 7, 2021 I applied 7/8 and received confirmation on 7/9. I still have not received notice that I passed the initial screening, should I be concerned? I was very careful checking all their requirements and that I met them before applying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juvanbu Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 On 8/7/2021 at 12:05 PM, lilrice said: I applied 7/8 and received confirmation on 7/9. I still have not received notice that I passed the initial screening, should I be concerned? I was very careful checking all their requirements and that I met them before applying. I applied 7/12 and received confirmation on 7/15. I also haven't received notice that I passed the initial screening. Keeping my fingers crossed for both you and me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TayyPrePA Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 On 8/6/2021 at 6:15 PM, bella97 said: Was offered an interview today for 9/1. Does anyone know how many people they interview? and has anyone who interviewed heard back? I interviewed yesterday and they said they received about 2,500 applications and interview about 200 people! I haven't heard back yet if I'm rejected or kept in the applicant pool but they said we should expect to hear by the end of this week. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acortisol Posted August 11, 2021 Share Posted August 11, 2021 Passed initial screening, but was rejected without an interview. Onto the next! Does anyone have an email that I could contact to try and discuss my application? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alysd Posted August 11, 2021 Share Posted August 11, 2021 (edited) 7 minutes ago, acortisol said: Passed initial screening, but was rejected without an interview. Onto the next! Does anyone have an email that I could contact to try and discuss my application? After I got rejected last year I emailed them but got only generic response back that they don’t offer individual advice. The best luck I had was attending one of their webinars the following spring. Admissions & admin reps were present there, and due to showing initiative by attending the webinars they were really receptive to helping out and answering what was weak about my app compared to other applicants. I think I called the admissions office too but can’t recall if I got in touch with anyone. Best success at the webinars. I made improvements but unfortunately I guess it still wasn’t quite good enough, because I got denied again but such is life. If you have any luck getting feedback via email please do me a favor and let me know! Edited August 11, 2021 by alysd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juvanbu Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 Well, got my first rejection letter. Onward and upward! Good luck everyone! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TayyPrePA Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 I got retained in the applicant pool after interviewing! Super excited about that as I felt it went well. Good luck to everyone! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoffeeAlways123 Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 On 8/13/2021 at 8:32 AM, TayyPrePA said: I got retained in the applicant pool after interviewing! Super excited about that as I felt it went well. Good luck to everyone! When did you interview? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TayyPrePA Posted August 23, 2021 Share Posted August 23, 2021 On 8/21/2021 at 2:01 PM, CoffeeAlways123 said: When did you interview? Monday 8/9 and heard back Friday 8/13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teacup Posted August 23, 2021 Share Posted August 23, 2021 I was rejected 8/6/21. If anyone who has received an interview is willing to share their stats, I would love to hear them! I'm looking to see where to focus on if I end up applying next year. Also curious to hear if interviewees are in-state applicants or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAStudentNYC25 Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 I received an interview notice for this Friday. I will be flying in for the interview and wanted to know if anyone else will be interviewing 8/27 and wanted to meet before interview day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bella97 Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 Anyone else receive an interview for 9/1? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chanels1123 Posted August 25, 2021 Share Posted August 25, 2021 On 8/11/2021 at 3:19 PM, acortisol said: Passed initial screening, but was rejected without an interview. Onto the next! Does anyone have an email that I could contact to try and discuss my application? Hi! Would you mind sharing a little bit of what to except for the interview? Best of luck to you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmsdk Posted September 4, 2021 Share Posted September 4, 2021 Anyone interviewing 9/8? I got an invite for an interview on 9/1. It was such a short notice. Did this happen to anyone? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeypod Posted September 7, 2021 Share Posted September 7, 2021 Does anyone know when the last interview date is/when we will hear back regarding acceptances/final rejections? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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