SCCO stats and recommendations

[deliciousyam]

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Hello, I am currently a sophomore and I plan to apply to SCCO in a few years. Is there a recommendation on what stats I should get to secure me a spot in their class? Can you please post your stats if you got accepted or adding SCCO? Also how much shadowing experience would you recommend? Thanks!!

 

[Obadaden]

Did not apply to SCCO, but here's the average GPA's of the entering classes for SCCO the last three years..

2009: 3.44
2010: 3.40
2011: 3.38

And here's the average OAT's (AA/TS)..

2009: 341/346 (old scoring system)
2010: 332/339
2011: 329/332

So, while there are many other factors to be considered, keeping your stats at or above these averages should make you a competitive applicant.

 

[Roffles]

Honestly, don't worry about hitting a certain bar.. Get the best grades you can and you'll guarantee your acceptance if you do well.

If you want a bar, 3.5 and 330 will get you into most optometry schools. If not, you'll at least get an interview and your personality can (hopefully) carry you the rest of the way.