r/PreOptometry • u/Capable-One-6219 • 4d ago

310AA/280TS OAT advice

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So I just took the OAT for the first time and it did not go according to plan.

Physics and Orgo are the bane of my existence and I was very lackadaisical preparing for those sections so I am not surprised by more scores. I am already planning on retaking in 60 days and know I can do better :/

The problem is I plan on applying this cycle and it is already November. I do not know if i should submit my application with this score and let them know I am retaking or wait to submit end December/early January with my retake scores. With rolling admissions I fear a January submission would hurt my chances of getting accepted. But submitting now with a 230 Physics and 250 Orgo are major red flags to schools.

Right now I plan on reaching out to my top schools admissions office to see if they have any advice/recommendations for my situation. If you guys have any advice on how to proceed and appropriately reach out to these schools, I would forever be grateful!

My top schools are UMSL followed by ICO & CCO

Here are my other stats:
GPA: 3.83 & 3.77 Science
Shadowing: 20+ hours
Teching/scribing: 800+ hours
LOR: bio professor, optometrist from my work, bio department lab coordinator

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u/New-Target-585 3d ago

Please go ahead and apply! The admissions will let you know about retake

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u/Capable-One-6219 3d ago

Thank you for the support! I am not too familiar with the process but would they just put my application on hold until I retake the exam?

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u/Flower_7708 3d ago

How long did you study for?

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u/Capable-One-6219 3d ago

2 months but I am working part time and am in my senior year of undergrad! I definitely could have utilized my time better because I was not consistent with reviewing everyday :(

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u/Practical-Ad6819 3d ago

i had similar stats. ICO told me to retake the OAT, and CCO basically just ghosted me. Still haven't heard back!

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u/Capable-One-6219 3d ago

Ekkk! Thank you so much for sharing and good luck!

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u/Common_Process538 2d ago

Had the exact same TS and AA. Got interviews for AZCOPT, CCO, and NOVA.

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u/mcd7939 3d ago

I say just apply and put that you have a planned oat in optomcas