Chances?

[mshea413]

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what are my chances of being accepted after only 3 years undergrad with these stats?

GPA 3.96

OAT
TS 360 (92.1 percentile)
AA 350 (93.8 percentile)

 

[JMU07]

Pretty good stats. Remember though that many schools require a degree, and of the ones that don't, they strongly prefer one.. SCO for example doesn't require a degree but everyone in my class has one. I think you're definitely competitive number-wise, but it depends on your entire app, not just your scores. 👍

 

[mathcod]

also depends on how many outstanding pre-reqs you have, and as mentioned before, the rest of your app.

 

[Commando303]

No doubt, your G.P.A. (I assume you've provided the cumulative value) will be among the highest in the applicant pool, but we have no idea how the rest of your candidacy looks.

 

[mshea413]

I also have tons of experience in optometry. I've worked in an optometrist's office for around 4 years and have been of 2 VOSH (volunteer optometric services to humanity) missions.

 

[Commando303]

Those things will help your application, but know that schools might (I think) look for ambition and ability outside the scope of optometry (i.e., might seek a "well-rounded" candidate). If you're concerned about your appeal to any particular school, I suggest you contact their admissions dept. and ask how competitive you appear to be, and perhaps inquire as to ways by which to strengthen your appeal.

 

[pre-opt]

Depending upon the applicant pool this year, I would think your chances are pretty high. Your stats are identical to mine, and I was able to enter optometry school after 3 years. Like someone else said, some schools require a bachelors, but all prefer it. Just know that they may ask you about it during your interview. Good luck!

 

[dpu04]

IU accepts students with GPA's above 3.7 who don't have bachelor degrees. There are a couple in my class, but they went to IU.