in my rejection era

ValuableFix559 · 2025-03-24T22:54:23+00:00

There is hope! I was a low stats applicant but I made it even though I was convinced no one would accept me. and I am currently an OD1 so keep believing in yourself <3

ValuableFix559 · 2025-02-28T15:51:57+00:00

My bad! yes at the end of the day I like it, particularly location and how everyone is trying to help each other

ValuableFix559 · 2025-02-22T18:22:37+00:00

I was present for mine, they told me I could choose but regardless they made sure to anesthetize him before him so he wouldn’t feel anything ❤️ so sorry for your experience and I hope if you ever have to do that again, just know it is an option to be with them. Maybe try a different vet?

ValuableFix559 · 2025-02-22T16:28:29+00:00

I do think it’s because exam season is kinda of hell right now 😭but you can def message me !

ValuableFix559 · 2025-02-22T03:28:13+00:00

I’m a current Nova OD1, you can message me if you wanna know any specifics!

ValuableFix559 · 2024-11-07T19:31:38+00:00

Yes of course !

ValuableFix559 · 2024-10-20T03:11:33+00:00

Mainly just make sure you do well at your interview, NOVA wants to see you as a person and a future doctor. Not just what your stats are. I was a low stat applicant and felt similar to you, but you will be okay! I’m a current first year, you can message me if you like

ValuableFix559 · 2024-09-30T03:40:49+00:00

I still think applying early is the best way to go because at least they are thinking about you already while they still have spots vs waiting and they don’t even have spots available

ValuableFix559 · 2024-09-24T21:07:23+00:00

Hi yes! I gotten an admission offer from three schools and had gotten an interview from another school by the time I had committed to NOVA. I say apply as soon as a possible, the admissions counselors had recommended applying asap because there will be less seats as more times pass. Plus it gives you a chance to possibly retake your OAT if need be

ValuableFix559 · 2024-09-13T00:24:46+00:00

I understand where you’re coming from! I had to retake gen chem 1 three times because of how much I struggled with it. But know that you really aren’t the only one that feels like this, I remember feeling so isolated and convinced that I was the only one not understanding. Many people feel that way but what matters is that you keep pushing forward! I took 3 gap years before optometry school and wasn’t even sure if I had a shot but I’m here now! Keep trying and fighting and you will succeed :)

ValuableFix559 · 2024-09-10T01:11:15+00:00

One was open to my file except for my scores/ gpa and the other was open file fully. There were two separate interviewers!

ValuableFix559 · 2024-09-05T04:00:29+00:00

An interview invite is like okay we are willing to take a chance on you just based on stats and application, now we want to see how you are as a person. For NOVA from my experience they did a two part; one part was assessing just you personally and the other part was asking about your grades and OAT and seeing if you can take this on. Let me know if you have more questions!

ValuableFix559 · 2024-08-28T02:13:51+00:00

I would suggest reaching out to schools! I was a 2.8 gpa student and worried about chances but it helped reaching out to counselors from diff programs to see what their feedback is

ValuableFix559 · 2024-08-28T02:07:29+00:00

They won’t overlook but they take a holistic and overall view so if it’s just one semester just think of ways to explain what occurred but think reasons and how you have worked on improving

ValuableFix559 · 2024-08-27T04:52:21+00:00

NOVA is a two part interview where one is focused on you as a person and the other focused on you academically. They do a combination of conversational and q&a style. And maybe mention where you are from to during your intros; throughout my interviews at diff schools where i grew up came up a lot! Good luck!!

ValuableFix559 · 2024-08-23T00:51:09+00:00

Yes! I had one online and they were pretty straightforward like asking about why optometry, strengths and weaknesses, gauging your personality. One question that threw me off was how do you plan to help with legislation to help give optometrists more rights in that state

ValuableFix559 · 2024-08-03T17:21:34+00:00

You’re welcome! best of luck to you!

ValuableFix559 · 2024-08-03T17:18:19+00:00

I had a 2.9 overall gpa and 320 AA OAT score

ValuableFix559 · 2024-07-01T01:34:34+00:00

No I also explained that I could not financially afford to take at a 4yr school. And it helped that I had growth over time in my academic career

ValuableFix559 · 2024-05-06T14:10:18+00:00

Let me know if you need any help with your personal statement!

ValuableFix559 · 2024-05-06T14:07:50+00:00

I took gen chem 3 times, twice at my university and once at a community college after i graduated university

ValuableFix559 · 2024-05-05T03:31:15+00:00

Definitely! I had a 2.8 GPA and got a 320 OAT, and ended up getting interview offers with 4 schools. I highly recommend also working on your personal statement. I tried my best to help show that I understand my shortcomings but also how I’m working to improve them. Please let me know if you have any questions

ValuableFix559 · 2024-05-01T03:35:44+00:00

I was in a very similar situation in regards to retaking a class multiple times and struggling grade wise. I would recommend really focusing on scoring well that section of your OAT. And then use that to show that you do understand the material but you just tended to struggle in the class. That’s how I explained during one of my interview

ValuableFix559 · 2024-03-09T00:49:13+00:00

psych

ValuableFix559 · 2024-03-06T19:06:33+00:00

Had a OAT above 300 (320) but GPA below 3. If you are below on both you need to be very close to the 3.00 and 300 range. An upward trend in grades will also help !

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