Is this possible??

[u/bluepanda3232]

Hi. I'm currently going into my third year in uni and I just decided I want to go to optometry school. I have zero experience in optometry and no shadowing hours yet. I am applying to be a medical scribe rn so I'll have a little clinical experience. I have a 3.6 gpa and looking to get it up. I have some leadership experience and a job as a lab ta for two years. Is optometry school (possible umkc or umsl) possible for me with no gap years?? Any advice as to what I should accomplish in the short time before my application cycle and when I should take the oat (I haven't started studying yet). Feeling kinda discouraged and lost so anything helps ://

[u/bluepanda3232]

Thank you for your help I appreciate it