I graduated with a bachelors of science in biological sciences with a GPA of 2.45. I've dreamed of optometry school since high school but college was not a walk in the park. Unfortunate and impactful event happened each year of my college career that made it difficult for me to pass with an A/B. Luckily, I made it to the end and graduated but with a low GPA. I still have a desire to become an optometrist. I took a break after graduating by working at a local optometry office and shadowing ophthalmologists/optometrists. I put my dreams on the back burner as I am discouraged by my GPA. I'll never forget how discouraging my under grad advisor was. BUT with much experience after working and shadowing, I am confident that this is what I want to do.
I know I need a high OAT score and I need to raise my GPA. I plan on retaking some most of my undergrad courses. If I graduated already, would retaking these courses boost my GPA? Would schools see that I've taken a class multiple times and would it look bad? Are C's acceptable? Should I email admissions for the best course of action? Or should I email my undergrad advisors? Last but most importantly, is pursing my dream possible and attainable???