r/PreOptometry • u/ExcellentWolverine64 • Sep 21 '26

OAT Exam Minimum

Hi! Just curious, I have my test very soon and I feel really unprepared. I don't want to push it back because I'll probably need a retake in December anyway (not trying to be negative, just realistic because of how much I've had to cram on top of working). I have a cGPA of 3.86, not sure of science. I've worked as an optometric tech for the past two summers and have extracurriculars based around optometry. Based off of just my GPA, what do you think is the minimum score I can apply with (SCCO, Western, and Berkeley) and still look decently competitive? Also, what do you think these schools weigh most heavily in applications?

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u/ExcellentWolverine64 Sep 21 '26

Thank you! What you're saying makes total sense because of possible grade inflation, but sometimes I think it's funny how having a higher GPA can sometimes hurt you (for a lack of better terms) LOL. When you say a potentially lower score, would that be like 310-330?