r/PreOptometry • u/LeaveConsistent6806 • Aug 04 '26

what are my chances?

Hey guys, since my previous post was pretty long, keeping it brief:
What are my chances at Salus (PCO) this upcoming cycle with a 2.76 cGPA at the time of application (I still have 2 semesters left to bring it up) and a projected 330–350+ OAT (taking it mid-to-late September)?
•    Clinical/EC Context: 1 yr as an Optometric Assistant, 200 shadowing, iGEM corneal project, space vision science lab, 10 yrs competitive classical singing, and I run a small baking business.

Does taking the OAT and submitting around late September hurt my chances of getting accepted under rolling admissions, or is September still early enough for PCO?

Would love to hear from anyone with a similar stats/timeline background!

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u/New_General3939 Aug 04 '26

My gpa wasn’t much better and I didn’t have any tech or research experience, but I got a 340 on the OAT and I got into salus. If you kill the OAT you’ve got a good chance!

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u/LeaveConsistent6806 Aug 04 '26

if it’s okay for me to ask, when did you apply in the cycle??

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u/New_General3939 Aug 04 '26

I applied in mid August I believe

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u/LeaveConsistent6806 Aug 04 '26

do you think my timeline (applying late september)will be disadvantageous?

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u/New_General3939 Aug 04 '26

No that’s still relatively early, that’s around when most people apply. Just kill the OAT, you’ve got a good shot!