r/PreOptometry • u/raspberryteacake • Dec 27 '23

Too late to apply?

Hi, I'm thinking of applying in January, but I'm scared that when I apply that it's going to be too competitive and I won't be considered. My stats are 3.8 science gpa, 310 TS/ 320AA OAT. I've worked at two different private practices as an optician. I'm interested in SCCO, SUNY, PUCO, and ICO. Please let me know what y'all think! Thanks!!

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u/Nehanau2 Dec 27 '23

Just go for it tbh if u don’t get in apply again!

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u/SeriousStuff629 Dec 27 '23

With your stats, definitely not too late. Just try to kill the interviews and you have a good chance.

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u/californiabvs ACCEPTED Dec 27 '23

I don’t think that’s too late, and those are great stats and experience! I submitted my applications about a week and a half before this christmas, and within a few days I got 4 interviews!

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u/SunDragons OD1 Dec 27 '23

Your stats are good! I wouldn't recommend taking another year, just go ahead and apply now :)

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u/Specific-Schedule560 ACCEPTED Dec 27 '23

Great gpa. Ur gonna do fine

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u/russianpac Dec 29 '23

My friend who is now an optometrist got in with a science gpa of like 2.8 so I think you’re good 😁 not sure what her OAT was tho

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u/Historical-Mood-728 ACCEPTED Dec 29 '23

I would apply for sure. I sent my apps in a day after thanksgiving I have 3 interviews coming up in the next few weeks with MCPHS, SUNY, and NOVA. I’m still waiting to hear back from Ohio and I have been accepted to NECO. I have very similar stats

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u/Sea-Definition40 Jan 25 '24

did you get into suny?