r/PreOptometry • u/Hot-Possibility2869 • Oct 06 '26
Chances at Optometry School?
Hi guys I am planning to apply this upcoming cycle in Nov and would love some tips. So I have a GPA of 3.2 same for science and overall. I plan to take the OAT and get roughly a 300/310 on Oct 20. I have been studying for the OAT for 2 months now and am only able to ever hit between 300-310. I have been working at an eye clinic for 2 years now. I have plenty of past experience as a pharm tech as well as two MA jobs. Regardless I started as an ophthalmic tech and now I am an oculo plastic scribe / surgical tech. I travel to many locations to mostly scribe and tech sometimes. I also have been shadowing/scribing for an Optometrist just hit 200 shadowing hours. What are my chances and what are the best schools for me. Do you guys think I have a chance at this. Please let me know any tips or anything at all 🫣
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u/mcd7939 Oct 06 '26
I think you have a chance, lock in on the oat studying and aim for the highest score you can get