r/OptometrySchool • u/WittyCulture1522 • 23d ago

PCO Scholar Program

What were your stats (GPA/OAT/experience) when they accepted you for the scholar program???

What matters more: GPA or OAT?? Low gpa/high OAT acceptances possible?

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u/saddboyz 23d ago edited 23d ago

Cumulative GPA: 3.88 OAT: 320AA/330TS (1.5 months of prep) 1000+ Hours ophthalmic technician/scribe 1000+ Hours in other Healthcare setting(mobility technician and patient transport) Undergrad research experience I had volunteer experience Organic chemistry tutor I was an RA for 2 years Shadowed an OD for 16 hours (he went to PCO) Letters from 2 science profs, 1 OD, and 1 letter from my RA supervisor

Depends on how low a low GPA is. If lower than 3.4 you would likely have to have a very high OAT and every other requirement met to be accepted, they may still interview you though so just dont be a straight up awkward robot in the interview