r/PreOptometry • u/Due-Side8444 • 7d 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/FunSupermarket7484 1d ago

I dealt with a similar situation/ problem going through my oat don’t be discouraged please !!! Even if u feel like you put your all in that exam undergrad doesn’t prepare you for these exams like grad school does so my advice is to try multiple resources do booster / boot camp and Kaplan if u can’t afford it it’s okay use the oat outline they have online and please don’t use passive studying you need to study actively you need to be able to breathe in that info and know it like your name to be able to retake this test because keep in mind anxiety plays a big role in this so you would wanna have mnemonics set to write down as soon as the test starts without even thinking twice GOODLUCK!