rosequartzserenity
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I am currently a junior in university and I want to apply for the next cycle (over the summer) for optometry school. I am feeling super uneasy right now and I need some advice...on everything. I don't know any other pre-optometry students at my school and my advisor is of no help. I will be as straight to the point as I can if anyone can lend their own opinion.
When should I complete my last few pre-requisites?
Spring 2021, I plan to take Orgo Chem II, Physics II, and Physiology. Fall 2021, I plan to take Antatomy. Unless I am missing any other "higher-level" pre-reqs/highly recommended, I only have Biochem left to take. I'm not sure whether I should take it over Summer 2021 or Fall 2021...and I have several situations I could choose from:
I know some schools require a letter of rec from a science professor, my problem is that I am a psychology major and only will be taking a few more science classes in the coming semesters. I also have anxiety talking to people/professors...any tips on getting a letter of rec from a professor?
When should I plan on taking the OAT and submitting applications?
Should I aim to take the OAT at the end of the summer or early fall? Same with submitting applications? I know most schools are on rolling admission...
Any other advice on the application process/what I should have ready to apply is welcomed!
I will be trying to find shadowing hours this winter break and hopefully over the next semester. My estimated GPA by the end of this semester is about 3.6. Do I have the chance of getting into a school...? I'm so lost and worried, any help will be appreciated!!
For reference, these are the schools I have in my mind but have not yet narrowed down (sorry if I got the abbreviations wrong): NOVA/NSUO, PCO/SALUS, UHCO, NECO, MCPHS, and maybe ICO.
When should I complete my last few pre-requisites?
Spring 2021, I plan to take Orgo Chem II, Physics II, and Physiology. Fall 2021, I plan to take Antatomy. Unless I am missing any other "higher-level" pre-reqs/highly recommended, I only have Biochem left to take. I'm not sure whether I should take it over Summer 2021 or Fall 2021...and I have several situations I could choose from:
- Take biochem over the summer while studying for the OAT (and risk a lower OAT score? maybe?)
- Take biochem in the fall while taking anatomy (and not have the pre-req completed by the time I submit my application)
I know some schools require a letter of rec from a science professor, my problem is that I am a psychology major and only will be taking a few more science classes in the coming semesters. I also have anxiety talking to people/professors...any tips on getting a letter of rec from a professor?
When should I plan on taking the OAT and submitting applications?
Should I aim to take the OAT at the end of the summer or early fall? Same with submitting applications? I know most schools are on rolling admission...
Any other advice on the application process/what I should have ready to apply is welcomed!
I will be trying to find shadowing hours this winter break and hopefully over the next semester. My estimated GPA by the end of this semester is about 3.6. Do I have the chance of getting into a school...? I'm so lost and worried, any help will be appreciated!!
For reference, these are the schools I have in my mind but have not yet narrowed down (sorry if I got the abbreviations wrong): NOVA/NSUO, PCO/SALUS, UHCO, NECO, MCPHS, and maybe ICO.