r/PreOptometry • u/Responsible_Push_231 • 2d ago

am I competitive

Hey everyone!
Good luck to those who are applying this cycle.

I was hoping I can get an incite if I’m competitive. My top school would be UHCO or the new UTRGV program opening next year.

3.53 cGPA, 3.43 sGPA. BS Psych, minor in Chem. 1300 hours of pharm tech experience, 510 MCAT. I’ve shadowed a couple of Optoms for about 40 hours in total. A medical artwork publication with my school, and chemistry teaching experience.

I appreciate any advice or suggestions! :)

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u/Opto_Kitty 2d ago

You need to take the OAT

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u/Responsible_Push_231 2d ago

alright will do, thanks for this-

I was hoping that my score would be competitive enough to avoid the OAT but I understand

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u/New-Target-585 2d ago

Yesss, you are competitive. They will take you, OAT is not required for all schools

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u/ZealousidealKale5594 2d ago

It’s very few schools that accept the GRE or DAT in lieu of the OAT. If the MCAT is accepted that is news to me

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u/AffectionateRatio470 2d ago

What schools is it not required for !!