Low GPA with somewhat average OAT scores ?

[startlearn]

Do you think I have the chance to get in this round? Still applying. ?
I just take OAt today, Biology was very difficult ( I thought should be better).
OAT scores:
Bio: 300 (44 %)
RC: 300 (28%)
OC: 310 (58%)
GC: 340 (74%)
PHY: 340 (90%)
QR: 370 (92)
TS: 330 (74%)
AA: 330 (74).
but my GPA very low, around 2.7 only. (all the prerequisite were C above)
4 months opto tech working experience with a lot of Opto Volunteer experience.

thanks

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[AcademicEyes]

The GPA will make it difficult, and ideally the OAT should be higher as you said.
I think you still have a chance, but there are things that can be improved. Did you go to a competitive undergraduate institution? I think that will help.

 

[startlearn]

The GPA will make it difficult, and ideally the OAT should be higher as you said.
I think you still have a chance, but there are things that can be improved. Did you go to a competitive undergraduate institution? I think that will help.

yes my university is very competitive. that's help?
thanks for your response.

 

[optsuker]

Be prepared to explain the disconnect between your GPA and OAT.
2.7 is a C/C+ average. Realize that you're going to have a heavier course load of ALL science classes.

You will benefit from the fact that there are too many optometry schools and not enough good candidates.

 

[AcademicEyes]

yes my university is very competitive. that's help?
thanks for your response.

Yes, optometry schools tend to take that into consideration. Good luck this cycle!

 

[Elizah46]

Have you retaken any classes? If it’s at the same school then OptomCAS takes the most recent grade when doing gpa calculations. Just thought it might be helpful if I were you, I’d retake the OAT one more time and aim for a higher score. There has to be something in the app to make them take a double look or call for an interview when you’re dealing with a low gpa.

 

[startlearn]

Have you retaken any classes? If it’s at the same school then OptomCAS takes the most recent grade when doing gpa calculations. Just thought it might be helpful if I were you, I’d retake the OAT one more time and aim for a higher score. There has to be something in the app to make them take a double look or call for an interview when you’re dealing with a low gpa.

thank you so much for all of the advise

 

[deleted936320]

do they take into account the science GPA more so than your cumulative GPA?