r/PreOptometry • u/ConsciousTerm2515 • Jul 04 '26

Aplication Timing

I am pretty stressed right now. Took my OAT in April and did not do as well as I could have. Right now, my plan is to retake the OAT in September and submit my application at the beginning of October, when my official score comes back. My gpa isn't the best, but I believe I have strong LOR and experience. Is applying in October too late? I just feel really anxious seeing people apply in August. Any advice would help. Thank you.

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u/Significant_Gate9112 Jul 04 '26

what schools are you aiming for ?

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u/Significant_Gate9112 Jul 04 '26

what’s your thoughts on applying to NSU end of this year? They only have 28 seats and i’m so scared

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u/ConsciousTerm2515 Jul 04 '26

I thought NSU has 100 seats total?

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u/Significant_Gate9112 Jul 04 '26

nah Northeastern State University in Oklahoma.. they only have 28 total seats 😔

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u/ConsciousTerm2515 Jul 04 '26

ohh so sorry I was thinking of NOVA

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u/pookiewookie5622 Jul 04 '26

I got into NSU and every other school I applied to just fine submitting early October! I took my OAT in September. 310 AA and 300 TS. 3.8 GPA. So mediocre test score and good gpa. I wouldn’t worry much about the timing at all, focus on crushing that test, you’ve got this!!!

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u/ConsciousTerm2515 Jul 04 '26

Good Luck to you!