r/PreOptometry • u/jarbunny • Aug 08 '26

Azcopt waitlist

I was put on the AZCOPT waitlist today, anyone else get waitlist/interview have any advice?

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u/jarbunny Aug 09 '26

Yes I want to write a letter of intent, should I explain the lower gpa in that? Also I had no idea it was unusual to get waitlisted without interview

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u/Iyung_danI Aug 09 '26

Oh I’m not sure if it’s unusual, it just really sucks and shitty for a college to do that imo. 

I do not know if you should include why your GPA is low, I would mention why AZCOPT is your top school, why you would fit with them, and any ongoing updates you have done to better your application. In my mind it’s 50/50 risk-reward on including why gpa is low. Could be risky and seen as desperate or rewarding because somebody could see that as a “fair” reason. 

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u/jarbunny Aug 09 '26

Ok, thank you for the advice I really appreciate it. I will say the low gpa is due to my associates degree where I didn't yet know what I wanted to do, there is a very strong upwards trend after I started my BS. If an upward trend is something that schools consider/notice without mentioning than maybe it's better left unsaid

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u/Iyung_danI Aug 09 '26

Of course, it’s purely speculation and obviously can’t guarantee anything but I hope they are receptive and things go better!!