Academic Admission Requirements

Applicants will be considered on the basis of academic performance represented by coursework grades, course load, academic trends and degree of course difficulty, and scores on the components of the Optometry Admissions Test. In addition, the applicant review will include consideration of the non-academic qualifications such as positions of leadership held, volunteer activities in optometric or other healthcare-related services, extra-curricular activities, communication skills (as demonstrated in the personal statement and interview), and letters of evaluation, in no particular order of preference or weight.

At KYCO, the admission committee considers many factors in determining the students who will be selected for our program. While we do evaluate academic performance, grade point average (GPA), the results of the Optometry Admissions Test (OAT), or other entrance examinations, performance in prerequisite courses, number of college credits completed, and degree status, we also evaluate other non-academic qualifications including:

•  Character

•  Motivation

•  Dedication to Service

•  Leadership

•  Interpersonal Skills

•  Genuine Interest in Optometry

•  Work and Extracurricular Activities

An important component of gauging these non-academic qualifications is through our interview process.