potential 2012 optometry applicants

Whaaat?! What did you get in your 4th AS level? I've been given the entry requirements of A*AA, even though I got a B in my 4th AS level, which is higher than the C they ask for on their website in order to qualify for the AAB entry requirements... Does City hate me?

Oh I see! I was going to apply for OD at City or Anglia Ruskin but decided against it in the end. I wasn't sure about doing 2-3 years in OD to then do 3 years in Optometry, instead I might just take a year out, re-sit some modules then re-apply if my grades fail me :P
I didn't look into OD at Glasgow though, how many years is it there?

And thanks! Good luck with your application x

Not had an acknowledgement from Aston and my application was sent off about a week and a half ago :/

haha that's exactly what i'm like now! ahhh cool i'm pretty much the same as you i'm predicted psychology A*, biology A and chemistry B....my chem predicted is sooo annoying because i was only a couple of marks off an A but my college is stupid

ahh cool, is Anglia Ruskin any good? i couldn't go to their open day ohh right yeah i would've thought you get one from Plymouth?! they've just started the optom course aswell, but i guess it's no loss to you
omg that's so exciting for you, i really hope i get some offers!

My school finally sent off my UCAS form at 10.30 by 5.00 today I already had 2 acknowledgements. Both from Glasgow.
Now need to apply to bradford as fifth choice, anyone no how?
Gonna wait a few days cos if lucky enough to get interview I could b asked to go on 23/11 and that's my mums bday and don't want to miss that x

Well done to every1 with all your amazing offers x

same here, and i wanted Aston as my firm

Hy does anyone know how to add an extra choice to UCAS after it has been sent?.
I have 1 choice left and want too add bradford as my fifth choice x

Please help !!!!

Kinda annoyed with city for offering A*AA even though I have a B for my 4th AS emailed them too but no reply

wow! i got offered an AAB by them even though i got a C in AS biology.. hopefully they'll be a bit lenient towards you, ouchy though

That's the thing though at AS I got ABBBD and I was predicted A* in maths A in Physics and B in biology and still ended up giving me an A*AA offer I phoned them first but they were really rude and told me to email them with proof of my B in my other AS so I did... But that was two weeks ago and no reply

jeez you took 5 subjects and got those grades, well done! I got ABBC so you beat me even with 5 subjects and A*AA is ridiculous to ask for Optometry, Manchester's only asking for an AAB too; then again I'm asian-british so I guess Uni's have to fill their quotas for students within the ethnic minorities n w/e. I'm definitely rejecting my City offer though so hopefully more chance for you!

Haha thank you I agree it's ridiculous to ask for A*AA for optometry (my brain can't handle this workload! lol :P) I'm Asian-British too so maybe it's an Asian thing
I'll be happy to take your offer lol wanna trade for any of mine? :P

Hello eh,

I am from Canada hoping to apply to AR, Cardiff, Aston, Manchester, and Bradford for optometry. I have been working at an optical for the last couple of years and shadowing an Optometrist for the last couple of months. I graduated highschool in 2009 and got my OSSD with an Ontario Scholar standing and got an 81% avg for my top 6 courses. I am now completing my BSc degree in april from Ryerson University averaging 65% (C+). I failed Organic chemistry last year (not affecting me from graduating), but I am doing well this year. I am getting a good letter of rec. from my university physics professor (aced the course). I have good volunteer hours and good work experience. I am going to send in my application through UCAS by next week.

What are my chances of being accepted, and any tips for an international? and the best school for Canadians?

Do I have to show my Bachelor of Science degree or can I just show my OSSD? Will they require my transcripts and how can I attach them to UCAS

thanks

Hey sorry to be a pain but this is amazing to talk to someone who actually studies Optometry! It seems like a mysterious subject that no one seems to take, yet there are so many applicants it's like, where do you all come from? o.O
Would you mind possibly answering a few questions I have? Thank youuu!

- What were you predicted at A-level, and in which subjects?
- Was Manchester your firm choice? If so, what was your insurance?
- What did you actually achieve at A-level i.e. did you meet your predicted grades?
- Do you know of anyone on your course who actually got lower than the AAB required for Manchester? Or anyone who got a place for Optometry through clearing?

Thank you!!

Wow, you make it look like Optom is gonna be more pressurised! I get what you mean though.. lol I can imagine that, have you got more spare time at Optom or at A-levels? And would you carry on completing the Moptom?

Oh that's not long, the 3rd year Optom guy in the open day said his one was half an hour. He said they ask a lot to see how well you communicate and that. Guess that question they asked you was directly asking it. lol

lol Chemistry A2 is no way near fun, it's bloody torture lol, I doubt I'd get an A for that. You must have smashed the A2 exams. :P



Lol thanks, it's nothing special really..