What are my chances for optometry admissions

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luckyseven08

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I have shadowed two optometrists one in July 2008 and another in April 2012.
I have a gpa of 3.66 all A's and B's.
Deans list 3x
Chancellors list 2x
Lots of ExtraCurr and Volunteering
I had my interview at ICO Sept 14.
My OAT scores are
Bio-280 Chem-340 Orgo--320 Reading Comp--280 Physic--290 Quant Reas--310
AA: 300 TS 310.

Im really freaking out 😱
 
I'd say you still have a chance. Try to re-take the OAT and bring some of those scores up if you want to make it into the more competitive schools. But if you don't care then don't bother. If you apply broadly you'll get in somewhere.
 
I'd say you still have a chance. Try to re-take the OAT and bring some of those scores up if you want to make it into the more competitive schools. But if you don't care then don't bother. If you apply broadly you'll get in somewhere.

I applied to ICO, IU, PCO, and MCO. I have interviews for all of them except MCO. I am worried about getting in.
 
My personal opinion is you'll be accepted to atleast one if 3 have already invited you to interviews. Just don't mess up the interviews!! Good luck.
 
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You should be fine with your stats 🙂 relax and do well on your interviews!!
 
Did ICO bring up your OAT scores?


Yes my bio section. The lady asked me how were your tests like in biology classes undergrad. I told her that mainly essays and short answers. She understood why I received a 280 due to lack of mult choice ?s.

The interview consisted mainly of questions on extracurrs, volunteering, and optometry experience.
 
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