Resources to Prepare for Optometry School

These resources are for students and alumni preparing to apply to optometry school after completing their degrees at UCSC. Please note that UCSC does not have an optometry school.

Resources Overview

• Review the Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry (ASCO) student resources.

Application Process

• Learn about the application process for optometry schools that participate in OptomCAS.
• Learn about the 15 core competencies applicants should be able to demonstrate.

Academics

• View prerequisites FAQs
• Prioritize academics as your overall GPA and science GPA will be important metrics in your applications.
  • See which subjects are classified for the science GPA by OptomCAS for the optometry school application.

Standardized Exam

• Learn about the Optometry Admission Test (OAT).

School Directories

• Search for optometry schools that participate in OptomCAS.

Application Portal

• See the OptomCAS for optometry schools.
• Learn about the OptomCAS fees and coupon codes.

Data and Reports

• View applicant data.
• View other ASCO reports.