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Hi, I've been browsing the forums and this is my first post. Here's my story: I got my B.S. in computer science in 1998. My original major during undergrad was biochem with a goal to enter optometry school after graduation. During my junior year I decided to jump on the high tech band wagon and switch my major to computer science. I enjoyed the classes and got a really good internship at a high tech company which later turned into a full time job after graduation. 3 years into my high tech career, I thought about optometry school again. Circumstances in my life at that time made it difficult to pursue optometry. I got promoted and enjoyed my job again. A year later, I find myself thinking about optometry again especially with the high tech slow down and layoffs. I'm 28, married with one child and still find myself wondering about optometry school. From browsing thru the forums and the internet, it seems like a majority of the optometry students come straight from undergrad and don't have a family of their own yet. Is there anyone out there in the same boat as me? If so, is there any advice, pointers, tips, anything you can share with me? I know I can meet the challenges of optometry school, but I am dreading the OAT. I would practically have to take or review all the science courses again since it's been 7 yrs since I studied them. I also have to take a couple of prereq science classes that I didn't finish after switching majors. Thanks in advance! Your reply will be much appreciated!