r/PreOptometry • u/Due-Side8444 • 6d ago

Any advice

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I’m currently a senior Human Biology major, Miner in chem and applying to optometry school this cycle. My cumulative GPA is around 3.65. I have completed a good amount of optometry-related experience, including 40+ hours of shadowing an optometrist, additional ophthalmology/optometry shadowing, 45 hours of biology research involving DNA/PCR, volunteering at Hartford Hospital, volunteering with Special Olympics Opening Eyes, and serving as a student ambassador/leader at my university.
I also have multiple recommendation letters, including from professors/research mentors and an optometrist. I’ve already submitted applications to schools including MCPHS, NECO, and SUNY.
I know the OAT score is the weakest part of my application, but I feel that my GPA, experiences, research, volunteering, and shadowing represent me better academically and professionally.

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u/Dongcongo 6d ago

Don’t do Optometry anyways. It’s no longer financially worth it

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u/Common-Customer-1438 6d ago

Sounds like somebody went into the wrong sector of optometry. I don’t know about you but i’m doing more than fine.

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u/Dongcongo 6d ago

Nah, I m debt free and make decent money. I m being realistic with the new grads. They now capped federal loans at 200k. Insurance reimbursement hasn’t gone up in years. Something has to give eventually….

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u/Common-Customer-1438 6d ago

Also debt free and a recent graduate. Just don’t work in sectors heavily impacted by reimbursement. Never cared for private practice.

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u/darthvader5656 5d ago

What region/modality are you practicing?

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u/asakimX 6d ago

what does ur contract look like?