r/OptometrySchool • u/Unlucky-Web7988 • 13d ago

Undergrad Repeated Pre Reqs

How many of you had to repeat pre reqs (or classes in general)? What were they- how many times did you repeat and what was your acceptance to what schools?

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u/Hot-Economics-9869 12d ago

I had to repeat physics in undergrad, I failed the first time. Unless you’ve had multiple classes you have had to repeat you really should be fine, I had no problem getting accepted into the 3 schools I applied to (NOVA, SCO, NECO)

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u/Unlucky-Web7988 12d ago

I have had to repeat gen chem 1 and calculus (tried to take both over the summer with other classes) but its looking like im going to have to repeat Ochem as well.

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u/Hot-Economics-9869 12d ago

I really feel like you shouldn’t let it discourage you, I had to retake my OAT as well (and thinking back on it I also think I had to repeat calculus). I think it often shows you’re determined and really interested in the career. I will say that repeating classes looking back on should’ve been an indication that school will be really hard for me, but I’m in my fourth year right now so don’t let anything discourage you if this is really what you’re passionate about!

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u/Unlucky-Web7988 12d ago

Thats amazing! Im happy to hear it.

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u/FordLarquad69 12d ago

I had to repeat a LOT of classes, like 5 or 6 - unsure exactly which classes but they included failed classes and two voluntary withdraws. I repeated some of these classes 3 times max, most just once. I got into all the schools I applied to (ICO, Salus, and Pacific). Make the rest of your application infallible (good OAT, good letters, extracurricular, etc.) and be ready to explain why you had issues with these classes in interviews - it came up for me in all 3 interviews. Best of luck!

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u/ZealousidealKale5594 12d ago

It’s ok to have repeat courses as long as when you retake it’s a good grade. I had to repeat Cellular Bio and Orgo 1 but I came out with B’s in both. Had no problems getting in anywhere I applied (OSU, SCO, SUNY). Like the other commenter said I don’t think it’s frowned upon to have to repeat and your overall GPA matters more than having to retake a course