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hi all, I want to improve my GPA for this next cycle. if I were to take community college classes in the sciences (bio, chem, physics), would that boost my BCP gpa if I were to transfer it over?
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It's possible. I remember someone saying they don't use the most current grade for a course. Rather, they do a cumulative total, even if a course was failed and repeated. Admissions committees like to see an upward trend. So if you have one or more courses you know you can retake and improve. I suppose it wouldn't hurt. If there is a specific school you had in mind you can always call the admissions department and discuss your plan with them and gather their thoughts or concerns.
I would recommend just putting all your efforts towards doing well on the OAT instead. I talked to admissions of different schools and they did not recommend retaking classes to boost gpa. They said either do a post bacc or take higher level sciences. I had a low BCP gpa (around 2.7), I did great on the OAT and it completely negated my bad gpa..
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What did you score on the OAT?
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What is your gpa? If its in the 2.8-3.0 range, it would focus on the OAT and scoring above 320.
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I applied this round, and was rejected with a 360 OAT and 2.7 BCP GPA. I thought doing well on the OAT would compensate for my GPA 🙁
At my university, I can only retake classes if I get a C- or lower, and I did not get lower than a C- so I can't retake my classes... T_T.
At my university, I can only retake classes if I get a C- or lower, and I did not get lower than a C- so I can't retake my classes... T_T.
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Where did you apply and how many schools? With that OAT score, you should've been accepted.
TS 370 and AA 370, I had a 400 in chem and 320 Bio and 390 QR.. so the Cs in those classes didn’t matter anymore.
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how did you study for the oat? and for how long
For 2 months and some change.. about 6-7 hours a day about 3-4 times a week because I had two classes and worked part time.. if you have a chunk of time like a month and a half u can dedicate completely to OAT prep you will be more than fine. I used Kaplan resources and Chads prep. I also relied a lot on YT to teach me the concepts initially (specifically the channel The Organic Chem Tutor, he teaches all subjects and has a playlist called OAT) don’t use all of them it’s not necessary just like the intro vids.. and make sure u time urself when ur taking practice tests. time is key for the QR and RC. Gooood luck!
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aww thank you that's so kind of you! I only applied to SCCO and UCBSO, and was hoping for UCBSO. I had a meeting with UCBSO after my rejection and they told me that my GPA was not up there yet 🙁
I was also told that every other aspect of my application was strong (essay, interview, LOR, OAT, etc) but in the end it was my GPA that held me back 🙁
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those are amazing scores! can I please ask what schools you applied to?
Salus, NECO, ICO, SUNY, and CCO. Got one acceptance so far. You still have time in the cycle apply to other schools I think you have a good chance. I also have a lot of optometric experience in case your not strong in that component I would look into shadowing opportunities or tech jobs.
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How many interviews did you get if you don't mind me asking? And have you gotten any rejections so far?
I got 5. Only interviewed at one so far and got accepted the rest are in January.
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Wow that's amazing! Congrats on your acceptance, and thank you for your kind words 🙂 I have worked as an optometric technician for a year and have an optometric internship, but I definitely think I could make it stronger by working outside of private practice optometry!
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If it's a BCP course it'll count towards your BCP GPA it doesn't matter where you take the course from.
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Hi, first of all, congratulation on your acceptance and future interviews. and wish you all the best. Would you mind telling us which school accepted you so far? Thank you .
