Should I retake the OAT?

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cldud

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Hello all, I wanted to share my thoughts and was wondering what I can do for the next cycle. I applied last cycle but couldn't get into any programs and reapplying this cycle. I took the OAT couple month ago and got 290 for both TS and AA. I was not happy with my score because I thought I studied enough during the quarantine. My stats is not too great with overall GPA 3.3 and sGPA 3.1. I don't know if I should submit application with the score I have now or just wait to retake the OAT and then reapply for this cycle. (Honestly I don't want to take the OAT again) Or do I have any chances of getting into Optometry program with my current stats? Thanks!
 
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Why weren't you accepted last cycle? I'm assuming you had a weaker OAT? I think an improvement in OAT would also stand out in your application, and a 290 is almost 50th percentile. With that GPA combo, I feel like you will get in!
 
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