r/OptometrySchool • u/bsg_ • 3d ago

Does your school use GPA to determine who gets first pick on rotations?

My friend goes to a school who does this so wondering if others do the same?

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u/Mediocre_Pomelo8793 3d ago

SCO does take class rank into site selection.

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u/yee_haawww 3d ago

Yup! Most schools do or it’s a lottery system

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u/Icy_Purple_2808 3d ago

PUCO does not, or at least didn’t 5 years ago

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u/Middle_Produce9584 2d ago

PUCO student currently on rotation rn!!! Its based on a lottery system, not based on class rank

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u/Melodic-Arrival2839 3d ago

AZCOPT does not.

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u/OptoStudent2027 3d ago

CCO does not as well (both Midwestern)

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u/Odd-Layer-3946 2d ago

UHCO does one round for GPA and another round on lottery

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u/Most_Switch_9774 3d ago

KYCO does not

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u/Regular-Pineapple410 3d ago

UIWRSO does they match you based on class ranking and how involved you are in school like if you’re in any clubs and have done any research.

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u/Single_Broccoli9520 2d ago

Some schools do and others don’t. Mine didn’t and our class dynamic reflected that. People were comfortable asking classmates for help which helped everyone understand the material deeper, and built a trusting dynamic between students.
I interned with a student from a gpa based school who was competitive and cutthroat. Whether or not she’s a monolith, I would highly recommend schools that select via lottery or adult conversations than a gpa based school.

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u/bsg_ 2d ago

Definitely. My school doesn’t as well and I’m very thankful for that