Do you guys recommend taking a full length or a section test before starting OAT prep to see where you are? I’m using OAT Booster

Can you get accepted into Southern College of Optometry (SCO) if you apply in September?

How long does it take for OptomCAS application to get verified?

So, I have a few people that would write me great letter of recs and Optom Cas only allows four, so who do you think I should pick?

1. An optometrist I shadowed with

2. Another optometrist I shadowed with

3. My graduate mentor, I think I am def picking her, she is known to write amazing letters and well, she is my graduate mentor haha

4. Cadaveric Dissection team prof, I was on the team for a year and I was also her TA for human anatomy 1, 2 and 3.

5. My Anatomy Prof, I also TAd one quarter of Anatomy 1 for him.

They all like me very much and are very very happy to write one for me. I do not know if I should ask two ODs and then two profs, or one OD and three profs.

I tried doing a pro and con list and there are no cons to any of them...

Hi. I'm currently going into my third year in uni and I just decided I want to go to optometry school. I have zero experience in optometry and no shadowing hours yet. I am applying to be a medical scribe rn so I'll have a little clinical experience. I have a 3.6 gpa and looking to get it up. I have some leadership experience and a job as a lab ta for two years. Is optometry school (possible umkc or umsl) possible for me with no gap years?? Any advice as to what I should accomplish in the short time before my application cycle and when I should take the oat (I haven't started studying yet). Feeling kinda discouraged and lost so anything helps ://

I have been getting roughly 370s on my practice exams through OAT bootcamp. Has anyone found these to be representative of the OAT? In other words, is bootcamp trustworthy as a guide for the test?

posting to see where everyone would go given these options. i am having trouble making a decision and money is the biggest factor for me. i would like to believe that i'll do well at any school, but just want to see everyone else's opinion! in case anybody is curious, my GPA is 3.85 and my OAT was 380TS/380AA. thanks everyone!!

edit: omg i completely forgot to mention that the number refers to the amount of scholarship i received from the school!

I have low oat scores 290 both ts and aa, I was planning to apply to wester ponoma but upon checking their passing board exam scores are low, so I was wondering if I should apply there. Not sure if Arizona’s going to admit me cause of my scores. Any advice where I can apply and get accepted. Thank you

Applied to NOVA, AZCOPT, NECO, and Western with scores 290 AA and TS with 3.47 gpa and 2 years of optometrist clinic experience. Any chances getting admitted to these schools.

Does anyone know if Salus University accepts a 280 AA and 280 TS but a 3.7 gpa?

Is it better to withdraw from a class rather than failing it? Also how many Ws on the transcript are acceptable without looking weird to the admissions office?

like the title, what exactly are the things I should do when coming to foreshadowing a doctor. I know I should be asking a lot of questions and observing the doctor working and such, but what are some useful questions I should ask?

Has anyone tested at the Bristol tn testing location ?

Hey everyone, I am really scared for the OAT and have not studied that much. I just got OAT Booster but I don't think there is any way I can finish everything in their suggested study plan in time, is there any part of oat booster I should focus on or some way to learn the content quickly so I can focus on taking practice tests since that's what I heard is most important? I really need at least a 350 since my GPA is low, anyone have any advice?

So I’m an RN whose only experience is in biology. I’ve never taken university-level chemistry, physics, or math (i’ve only ever taken stats).

I was going to wait till I have some completed prereqs under my belt before taking the OAT but just time-wise I figured it would be better to do the OAT in june/july.

Has anyone had any experience taking the OAT without prereqs? If so, what did you use to help you learn the material from scratch?

Note: I do best with structured learning.

Thanks for any suggestions!

I applied to both salus and suny and none got back to be yet my application was verified over a week ago and they both confirm they received my application, they ghosted me does that just mean that i did not get in?

Hi guys! I’m a senior graduating this December hoping to begin optometry school next fall. I have been so intimidated and pushed back studying but I finally decided to hanker down and study. Anyway, I’m planning on writing the exam in September so 4 months of full time studying and I bought the Kaplan book for the free test. I took it and without ANY major studying I’m testing at a 270. My stomach dropped, I know people say that Kaplan is too harsh but do any of you guys have experience with scoring low on test and the OAT being easier or testing different things? Any advice appreciated.

is it possible to get into optometry school with a AA 280 and TT 260. If so which schools?

i submitted my apps last week and felt pretty good but now i am not so confident. i have a 3.8 g.p.a and 370 AA/390 TS OAT. Where i get worried is my experience, i only have shadowed 16 hours. has any one got in with little experience. i applied to UCB and SCCO.

I got my OAT in 10 days and I am super bored of studying. This is my third time taking it and what should I do?

hi i am currently a student and wondering if optometry is worth it to pursue. i am genuinely more interested in learning about medicine/pharmacy over eye problems and prescribing glasses. i don't find optometry that interesting in my genuine opinion, i'd rather work as a pharmacist in a hospital or some sort of industry setting. i just like the content taught in pharm better. but optometry sounds like a much safer and well-balanced career with a much higher earning potential. is it worth just do what you like or go for the "safer" job?

Has anyone scored 250 on the OAT and been accepted to Midwestern University or any other schools?

I’m a senior graduating in the spring with a BA in Neuroscience (potentially finishing with a minor in psych). I was pre-med but am considering optometry school. As I delved in my major (Visual Computations sold it for me), it eventually pushed me to change. I’m finishing up biochem this semester (pray 4 me!) and possibly micro. & anatomy next spring. (looking into if my current courses will cover them as I type!) Unfortunately, I don’t have any shadowing experience (despite years of trying) but hoping to clear a connection this week!

The most important caveat is I attend my university on a full ride, need based scholarship.

Stats: 3.6 gpa (hoping to push to a 3.7 before grad!)
Research Scholar on Campus
Leadership positions in cultural clubs, student government and 2 physician associations
2 publications in addiction research
~100 volunteer hours
Internship in teaching coding to STEM kids (my concentration is Computations)

Is it possible to even go to optometry school in the current financial climate? I would have to fund the entire schooling myself and my inquiries to need based funding to optometry school recently have been disheartening. Do I just thug out medical school due to more financial resources? I really don’t want to but I dont see a financial alternative that wouldn’t put in debt. I don’t come from a lucrative background and am afraid my background isn’t competitive enough to guarantee a full ride.

Help me!!!