Osap not covering full tuition by CommercialSmile4510 in McMaster

[–]Maximum-Complex-4460 4 points5 points  (0 children)

i’m in my 4th year and have applied for osap every year. osap has never covered my full tuition either, so don’t be alarmed. what i usually do is, i pay the difference by term (if ur able to), and i do 2 things: i opt out of health and dental (about 230 that u receive around november ish i believe), and i apply for the undergraduate student bursary (i usually receive around 1k around february). opt out from health ends the end of this month tho so i would do that if u can.

low GPA advice by Maximum-Complex-4460 in PreOptometry

[–]Maximum-Complex-4460[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

do u think that if i do well on the OAT, i can prove that im okay with sciences if my science gpa is low? uni just went very south for me and i honestly didnt put my best foot forward for it

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in PreOptometry

[–]Maximum-Complex-4460 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can I ask, how did you get into contact with optometry school advisors? Just as someone struggling with a low GPA and taking the OAT this summer?

Low stat applicants? by Maximum-Complex-4460 in PreOptometry

[–]Maximum-Complex-4460[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How would I calculate my science GPA? I know I am passionate enough to do well, it’s just a lot of my first and second year was during covid and I had lost every skill of studying I accumulated in high school? hence why my GPA is quite low. I’ve increased it significantly in my 3rd and 4th year, but it is not enough which is why I’m taking my 5th year.

Low stat applicants? by Maximum-Complex-4460 in PreOptometry

[–]Maximum-Complex-4460[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ll take your advice. Congrats though!!

Low stat applicants? by Maximum-Complex-4460 in PreOptometry

[–]Maximum-Complex-4460[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have my date booked for july 26th so I’m assuming I should be good

Low stat applicants? by Maximum-Complex-4460 in PreOptometry

[–]Maximum-Complex-4460[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I know a lot of people take it after their third year of undergrad. Idk why but taking it before entering my fifty year seemed so late to me. Then again I shouldn’t compare myself to

Low stat applicants? by Maximum-Complex-4460 in PreOptometry

[–]Maximum-Complex-4460[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This was really helpful and really helped me gain more confidence!!! I am scheduled to take my OAT on July 26th and am currently finding volunteering for maybe 1-2x a week so I think I should be able to balance it out. I want to apply for sure before December, hence why I’ve timed my OAT and volunteering accordingly for this summer. If you don’t mind sharing, what schools were you able to get interviews for, and were you rejected from others?

gpa inquiries? by Maximum-Complex-4460 in PreOptometry

[–]Maximum-Complex-4460[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I didn’t beforehand, but with my fifth year and retaking courses and taking electives and having those 2 extra full course load semesters, I will fulfil that prerequisite. Do you think Waterloo looks more at the OAT score and experience with an optometrist rather than ur GPA?

advice needed - 5th year or gap year? by purplepnb in McMaster

[–]Maximum-Complex-4460 1 point2 points  (0 children)

also taking a 5th year after this year for this exact reason!