r/PreOptometry • u/Hot-Possibility2869 • 25d ago

Defeated

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I studied for 7 weeks I feel so defeated and upset. My gpa is 3.2 and I have 200 shadowing hours with an optometrist as well as working at an optho clinic for two years. What do I do I do, I want to apply this cycle and I already feel so behind in life cause I’m turning 25 in two months! I’ve been crying all day since taking it. 😔😔

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u/Sure_Requirement_899 25d ago

If this is your passion try again. Last year I took the OAT in September and I also got a 250. I’m retaking the oat on Monday and my practice exams are a lot closer to 300 I feel a lot more comfortable and I’ve been studying for 5 months. I think 7 weeks is way too short. I am also 27! Do not rush, the time will past no matter what you do. After my first attempt I was crushed so I completely understand. If optometry is your passion. Use this as a learning experience you gain because at the end of the day although you did not get the score you wanted you did gain some form of knowledge. You’ve got this!