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Just decided to pursue Optometry. Been undecided for awhile... Previously considered medical school, and ruled that out as I don't think I would like that vocation. Lots of pre-med/ medical volunteer hours. Had a full scholarship at large public university, graduated with 4.0 with related science degree. Participated in paid research all four years of college. However, have no optometry specific extracurriculars/ activities.
If I can take GRE in October and OAT in November and shadow 20-40 hours after the OAT test, would that be too late to apply, given most schools have rolling admission? It would be challenging to complete all the requirements, but think I could do it by January 1. Expect I will have a high OAT score since I seem to do well on those types of tests. I am interested in a combined OD/ Masters or Phd. program.
Should I wait to apply to be more competitive?
Thanks in advance for any advice on this .
If I can take GRE in October and OAT in November and shadow 20-40 hours after the OAT test, would that be too late to apply, given most schools have rolling admission? It would be challenging to complete all the requirements, but think I could do it by January 1. Expect I will have a high OAT score since I seem to do well on those types of tests. I am interested in a combined OD/ Masters or Phd. program.
Should I wait to apply to be more competitive?
Thanks in advance for any advice on this .
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