Bad physics section on OAT! :(

[w2424]

I just took my OAT this morning.
QR: 330
RC: 330
Bio: 310
Gen Chem: 320
O Chem: 360
Physics: 270
TS: 310
AA: 320

Given my 3.3 GPA:
A. where do you think I can get accepted?
B. I really want to go to Indiana; what are my chances?
C. Does my 270 on physics doom me or raise any red flags?

Thanks for your help!

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[Superblyme]

Not sure if you've seen this chart before, but it gives the average AA, TS, and GPA of the 2011 entering class to each optometry school:

http://www.opted.org/files/Profile of the Entering Class 2011.pdf

As you can see, you would be a below average applicant to Indiana. That doesn't mean you wouldn't be accepted; however, I do think that the low Physics score would at least raise some red flags. It's only July, so I would suggest retaking the OAT if you can, and if you think you could improve that score. I also think it's possible to fill out your app now and submit it while you're studying to retake, and then just send your new scores off once you have them (in November, or whenever you reschedule). What does the rest of your application look like? (Extracurriculars, volunteer and work experience, etc?)