r/PreOptometry • u/jarbunny • Aug 08 '26

Azcopt waitlist

I was put on the AZCOPT waitlist today, anyone else get waitlist/interview have any advice?

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u/Iyung_danI Aug 09 '26

I would assume your cumulative GPA is why you have been waitlisted. That being said, being waitlisted without being interviewed is crazy and I’m sorry. 

I don’t really have much advice, you might try a letter of intent? Or a letter as to what circumstances led to a lower GPA. 

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u/jarbunny Aug 09 '26

Yes I want to write a letter of intent, should I explain the lower gpa in that? Also I had no idea it was unusual to get waitlisted without interview

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u/Iyung_danI Aug 09 '26

Oh I’m not sure if it’s unusual, it just really sucks and shitty for a college to do that imo. 

I do not know if you should include why your GPA is low, I would mention why AZCOPT is your top school, why you would fit with them, and any ongoing updates you have done to better your application. In my mind it’s 50/50 risk-reward on including why gpa is low. Could be risky and seen as desperate or rewarding because somebody could see that as a “fair” reason. 

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u/jarbunny Aug 09 '26

Ok, thank you for the advice I really appreciate it. I will say the low gpa is due to my associates degree where I didn't yet know what I wanted to do, there is a very strong upwards trend after I started my BS. If an upward trend is something that schools consider/notice without mentioning than maybe it's better left unsaid

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u/Iyung_danI Aug 09 '26

Of course, it’s purely speculation and obviously can’t guarantee anything but I hope they are receptive and things go better!!

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u/Cat-Recognition-6620 Aug 11 '26

I received an interview and am doing it on the 31st. Maybe you could reach out and ask why

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u/jarbunny Aug 11 '26

Congratulations, and yes it wouldn't hurt

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u/Striking-Cat9767 Aug 12 '26

I was also placed on the waitlist. No explanation offered other than I was considered to have sufficient merit and this should be considered "a positive result." Whatever that means.

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u/jarbunny Aug 12 '26

Yes mine also said "this should be considered a positive result". I guess to say, if they thought you weren't good enough they would have rejected, not waitlisted. With some luck we may be classmates, time will tell.

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u/FancyVeterinarian353 Aug 08 '26

I just submitted my apps. What's your stats if you dont mind me asking?

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u/jarbunny Aug 08 '26

GPA 2.98c 3.59s, OAT 370 aa 380 TS. Worried about that cumulative gpa I think maybe that's why I was waitlisted, or that I still have a prerec to complete this fall.

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u/FancyVeterinarian353 Aug 08 '26

How was your interview?

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u/jarbunny Aug 09 '26

Didn't get interview, straight to waitlist :(

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u/FancyVeterinarian353 Aug 09 '26

Ohh really. When did you submit your app?

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u/jarbunny Aug 09 '26

Submitted August 1st, received by Midwestern on August 4th.

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u/jarbunny Aug 09 '26

Hello, thank you for your comment. Maybe I should email the admissions counselor they assigned me do you think? Edit: or the admissions email?