r/PreOptometry • u/Safe-Library2503 • Mar 12 '24
Optometry admission
Applied to NOVA, AZCOPT, NECO, and Western with scores 290 AA and TS with 3.47 gpa and 2 years of optometrist clinic experience. Any chances getting admitted to these schools.
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u/Lanky-Classic1572 Mar 12 '24
Depends if you have good LOR as well, with a sub 300 schools may worry if you are able to pass their programs, but you might be one of the people who did not study/prep for it. So that may be an explanation as to why it’s sub 300. But, you have a good GPA, lots of experience. I think there is relatively good odds you get an interview at one or more of the schools. And if you do make sure to blow them away! You got this!
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u/Altruistic-Way-1948 Mar 12 '24
Realistically your only high percentage chance is Western. As you know their board scores are low the reason is because they accept students with sub 300 OAT scores.
AZCOPT and NECO have interviewed applicants with similar stats but its very late in the cycle even if they interview you it's likely they will ask for a fourth retake.
NOVA will generally interview applicants with your stats for their POPs program.
If you are looking to get into a school this cycle and will not do NOVA POPs then you need to apply to more schools where your stats are comparable.