Are you asking if you should continue working on your masters while you are in optometry school? I can't imagine. When I was down there, I asked about the possibilities of going to school and having a (very) part-time job. Everyone looked at me as if I had three eyes (I don't think it's a very common condition 😉 ) However, they didn't say I couldn't, and I plan on something limited. Basically, they want you to make sure that you are focused on your studies in optometry school. They worry about students jeopardizing their success in optometry. After all, it is an expensive education. Nonetheless, if you can do both successfully (and you can't miss classes so you can never use your masters as an excuse), then they won't revoke your acceptance. BTW You did tell them you were working on it, right? I am lucky as I will complete my masters in two weeks. I would not have applied if I thought that it was not going to be done in time, so I am assuming that you proceeded the same way? If not, other options might be to delay completing your degree or declining the space. As a reapplicant (having been accepted twice to Nova) I can tell you for certain that if you decide to defer that you have an "almost" guaranteed chance of reacceptance....