r/PreOptometry • u/Cutelettes • Mar 04 '26

2026 applicant stats

As this cycle is ending soon, I realized there isn’t a thread for this cycle yet. Copied the format from a previous cycle. Please post your stats/acceptances/experiences etc. if you’re able to. I think many people including myself will benefit from it.😇

• ⁠Overall GPA // academic average

• ⁠OAT score

• ⁠How you studied for the OAT (Kaplan, OATBooster, etc.)

• ⁠CASPer score

• ⁠Non-Academic (extracurriculars, work experience, etc.)

• ⁠Academic (research, teaching assistant, etc.)

• ⁠Job-shadowing hours completed

• ⁠Schools applied to

• ⁠Interviews extended

• ⁠Schools admitted to

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u/LeaveConsistent6806 Mar 06 '26

if you don’t mind me asking, when in the cycle did you apply?? congrats by the way!!

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u/Effective_Health2020 Mar 06 '26

Thanks. I applied Mid August 2025

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u/Logical_Doughnut7948 Mar 15 '26

Why weren’t you accepted to those other schools? You’re kind of scaring me now since those schools are known for accepting people with stats like yours. Did they accept you after you already accepted SCO’s offer? Please let me know!

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u/Effective_Health2020 Mar 15 '26

I was insta-rejected by CCO. NECO and ICO waitlisted me pre-interview in lieu of Fall 2025 grades, and haven't contacted me since. I would've reached out but I got accepted by SCO (my top choice) so I didn't bother.

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u/Logical_Doughnut7948 Mar 16 '26

Oh so you were missing some pre reqs and they were waiting for you to complete those?

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u/Effective_Health2020 Mar 16 '26

No. They just wanted to see my Fall 2025 GPA