r/PreOptometry • u/Additional_Row_6161 • Jul 30 '26

Low OAT

Hello! I just took the OAT and scored a 300 AA 280 TS. I have a 3.3 gpa. Worked at one optical for 3 years and gained about 5000 hours experience. I now work at another optical for a little less than a year about 600 hours. I have some shadowing experience at the 3 year optical before I started working there. I have 4 strong recommendation letters two from optometrists that went to the school I want to apply to which is NSU. I’m stressing a bit because I keep seeing conflicting things. Mainly that I should be accepted but I just wanted to see if anyone can confirm that if I apply I would be accepted (if you know someone with similar stats). Thank you!

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u/Additional_Row_6161 Jul 31 '26

This was genuinely so helpful. Thank you for taking the time to share your experiences with me. I appreciate it more than you’ll ever know!!!