Anyone has applied to UHCO, UIWRSO or Nova?

[Andesha]

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I just applied to these 3 schools but have no hope of getting any interview 🙁 and was wondering if anyone has applied with similar stats. Also if you know any school that accepts low OAT please let me know so I can apply to those hoping I get an interview.
Took OAT twice and didn't do well 2nd time AA280/TS290. (highest Bio- 350 & lowest CR-240) GPA: 3.45. Total-experience: 1,120 hours including shadowing, volunteering, and 8 hours opto tech. Apart from that 3 years of medical assistant experience and lots of volunteer experience at the hospitals and community service.
I also think about applying to Salus, SCO, MCPHS, Chicago College of Optometry and Western University but I am not sure if I should apply or not I feel like I would be wasting money & none will accept me with this stat and applying late🙁

Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks.

 

[anonnnnnnnnn123]

Hey, I'm just a student applying but I think with your experience and GPA that hope isn't lost. I feel like some schools may ask you to retake the OAT, but I wouldn't exactly call this point of the application cycle late. Applying early betters your chances.
Also, check the admissions statistics of each school to see which ones have lower OAT score acceptance rates--

https://optometriceducation.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/ASCO-Profile-of-Applicants-2017.pdf

In 2017 the Chicago College of optometry admitted an AA of 311 and TS of 303, for example, if I'm looking correctly.
I'd also contact the schools you've applied to and see what they say 🙂

 

[Andesha]

Hey, I'm just a student applying but I think with your experience and GPA that hope isn't lost. I feel like some schools may ask you to retake the OAT, but I wouldn't exactly call this point of the application cycle late. Applying early betters your chances.
Also, check the admissions statistics of each school to see which ones have lower OAT score acceptance rates--

https://optometriceducation.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/ASCO-Profile-of-Applicants-2017.pdf

In 2017 the Chicago College of optometry admitted an AA of 311 and TS of 303, for example, if I'm looking correctly.
I'd also contact the schools you've applied to and see what they say 🙂

Thank you so much for your time. I share the link below maybe it will help you but thank you for your help.

OAT Scores for Optometry Schools

OAT scores for optometry schools including average, good and high scores with percentiles and score conversion chart.

www.oatbooks.com

 

[anonnnnnnnnn123]

Thank you so much for your time. I share the link below maybe it will help you but thank you for your help.

OAT Scores for Optometry Schools

OAT scores for optometry schools including average, good and high scores with percentiles and score conversion chart.

www.oatbooks.com

Thanks, that actually does help! I've had trouble finding the 2018 stats. Good luck on your applications!

 

[Andesha]

Thanks, that actually does help! I've had trouble finding the 2018 stats. Good luck on your applications!

Thanks, likewise!

 

[Optician2OD]

I just applied to these 3 schools but have no hope of getting any interview 🙁 and was wondering if anyone has applied with similar stats. Also if you know any school that accepts low OAT please let me know so I can apply to those hoping I get an interview.
Took OAT twice and didn't do well 2nd time AA280/TS290. (highest Bio- 350 & lowest CR-240) GPA: 3.45. Total-experience: 1,120 hours including shadowing, volunteering, and 8 hours opto tech. Apart from that 3 years of medical assistant experience and lots of volunteer experience at the hospitals and community service.
I also think about applying to Salus, SCO, MCPHS, Chicago College of Optometry and Western University but I am not sure if I should apply or not I feel like I would be wasting money & none will accept me with this stat and applying late🙁

Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks.

Any updates

 

[Andesha]

Any updates

Salus asked me to retake OAT SCO asked the same thing via email and none of the other schools called for an interview yet. I recently got accepted to CCO and have an interview with KYCO.

 

[Optician2OD]

Salus asked me to retake OAT SCO asked the same thing via email and none of the other schools called for an interview yet. I recently got accepted to CCO and have an interview with KYCO.

Congrats. I’m in a similar situation but I’m afraid I’ll have to retake. Even with 10 years experience.

 

[Andesha]

Congrats. I’m in a similar situation but I’m afraid I’ll have to retake. Even with 10 years experience.

Thank you. That sucks but I think it is still early if you apply to several schools you will finally get into one. Don't lose hope and good luck.

 

[Andesha]

Ok so I got accepted to KYCO as well and now I am debating whether to go to KYCO or CCO and it's a hard one. Does anyone have any advice?

 

[ashhas]

Ok so I got accepted to KYCO as well and now I am debating whether to go to KYCO or CCO and it's a hard one. Does anyone have any advice?

Which schools did you apply too? I wish you luck and anywhere you do go, you'll be a great optometrist!

 

[Andesha]

Which schools did you apply too? I wish you luck and anywhere you do go, you'll be a great optometrist!

Thanks. I applied to UHCO, UIW, Nova, ICO, Salus, CCO & KYCO.