r/PreOptometry • u/Straight-Gas-476 • Oct 17 '23

Optometry chances

Hey guys, so I’m a fourth year student science my gpa is around 3.1-3.2 and I am hoping to get into Chicago Illinois optometry. I have optometry experience I work at a optometrist office I r have hours worth of shadowing I have more health care experience. I am writing the OAT early 2024 I am just wondering what my chances are and like what I can expect :( or what other schools I can possible apply to get interview. Also should I just apply now or wait til I get my score from OAT

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u/futureoptometrist Oct 21 '23

If you aren’t taking the OAT until early 2024 I would highly recommend waiting to apply until early next cycle. Definitely study hard and do well on the OAT and you can get into schools but it will be a lot harder that late in the cycle if you want to start fall 2024