Decent GPA with bad ECs?

[anonnnnnnnnn123]

So I've got a 3.5 GPA, maybe a little bit lower for science GPA but definitely above 3.0.

My EC's aren't great however-- I'm part of the preoptometry club, I've helped 1 or 2 times with another club, and I'm a notetaker. I'm planning on doing shadowing this summer, taking the OAT and finding another place to volunteer (animals or a hospital, maybe a food bank or nursing home).

I don't have any leadership positions though, and since I'm applying this summer it's a little late to find one.

Any advice on whether I be worried about getting accepted if I can pull off an OAT of over 300?

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[AcademicEyes]

It depends on where you apply. Each school looks for different characteristics in its applicants, and some have shadowing requirements.

Most schools will look at your overall application, so if you have good letters of rec and a good GPA you should at least get an interview.