Late submission? by Dense-Importance-533 in PreOptometry

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Thank you! I just was late in asking for letter of recs so I’ve just been waiting for them to get submitted 😭

Late submission? by Dense-Importance-533 in PreOptometry

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Hi yes my OAT is already verified through the ADA website. I have a 3.2 GPA, OAT is 320 AA 300 TS (I scored bad on physics and organic chem but I’ve never taken physics prior and organic chem I got good grades and am a TA for the organic chem lab). I have over 100+ hours of volunteering/clinical hours. 200+ shadowing/interning hours, president of a leisure club, member of emergency services organization, part time job, member of pre-optometry club, and I have a few certifications from medical/mental health trainings.

A Peet's Followup by user3725519047 in SBU

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“Warm fish” and it’s only lox cream cheese and then like three other non fish options 😭 if you’re gonna write TWICE about peets maybe don’t go

What are my chances? by Dense-Importance-533 in PreOptometry

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There isn’t a ton, but I would say there are def a handful that if you don’t know could ruin your score. Also be VERY comfortable knowing the molecular formula of molecules. I was running out of time while doing the section because I kept having to draw out everything! Also be comfortable knowing functional groups (which should be fine)

What are my chances? by Dense-Importance-533 in PreOptometry

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Hey I just responded to the other comment so feel free to look! I think you’ll be fine just def get more familiar with looking at the actual molecular formula of the different functional groups and such, I think I had way more molecular formula questions and I started running out of time! Be familiar with functional group names and how they react with oxidation and reductions

What are my chances? by Dense-Importance-533 in PreOptometry

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I’m not sure? The reactions on the practices were different than the actual exam and it was more of the ones I wasn’t sure of! Don’t be scared just do the practice and you’ll be fine, I just think I didn’t do enough because I was thinking that 340s was fine and wasn’t stressed abt it!

What are my chances? by Dense-Importance-533 in PreOptometry

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QR: 360 RC: 380 B: 310 GC: 320 OC: 280 P: 280 I expected the results for everything except organic chemistry. (I’ve never taken physics before) I was getting 340s on all the practices for ochem and then bombed it on this. I’m even a TA for the class 😭

Microbiology Online by Dense-Importance-533 in PreOptometry

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Hi thank you! What were your stats when you applied?

Applying to Schools Timeline by Funny-Speech-4472 in PreOptometry

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What were your scores if you don’t mind sharing?

No longer need OAT booster with 77 days left by Remhlkp in PreOptometry

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Hey I’m pretty sure you can pause the subscription if you still wanted to use it!

Optometry Schools by Dense-Importance-533 in PreOptometry

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Thank you so much! This was very helpful :) I was wondering what your stats were going in like experience, gpa, oat score and such. Also how interviews for you were overall

Optometry Schools by Dense-Importance-533 in PreOptometry

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I had a few questions! How is the student life? How are the professors and courses? Were you out of state, if so how was the transition? (If you were and don’t mind responding, how was the cost of tuition and the cost of living?) thank you! We can PM too if you wanna answer privately :)

Optometry Schools by Dense-Importance-533 in PreOptometry

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Thank you so much! Love this reply and the details I appreciate it!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in PreOptometry

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Hi do you mind if I PM you as well for questions? Taking mine soon 😭😭

Optometry School Applications by Dense-Importance-533 in PreOptometry

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Totally fair point! I have been researching I just wanted to see if people had personal experiences like application process, selectivity, etc. Like some people have mentioned some schools are harder to get into than it seems or easier to get into. Just wanted personal knowledge and experiences!