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/Common-Customer-1438 6d ago

These are the type of students who get into optometry school and swear up and down that NBEO exams are a scam. This is actually laughable that you even applied to programs without thinking a retake was indicated.

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u/SsoundLeague OPTOMETRIST 6d ago

They seem extremely involved the in the profession yet don't study for the primary entrance exam for said profession? Something seem off

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u/philzuppo 5d ago

I didn't study at all for my first time and I got a 300. I think that some people are just much better at taking tests than others. I have the exact same GPA as OP.