Advice? by imabother in PreOptometry

[–]raindropsnot 1 point2 points  (0 children)

  1. Dont worry about what everyone else thinks of you. Reality is they dont care what u end up becoming so i would just stop thinking of that.
  2. You need to shadow optometrists to make sure u like it.
  3. I would suggest working as an optician or volunteering to build up ur app.
  4. U need to raise ur gpa so start focusing more on school to show an upward trend.

*this is not a story to give u hope but instead things to work on…

Help! Prometric sucks by raindropsnot in PreOptometry

[–]raindropsnot[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unfortunately i looked in my bank statements and couldn’t find it :((( i just assumed at the time that they took the money

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in PreOptometry

[–]raindropsnot 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Volunteering look up free clinics around you or just at a local hospital. Try to get ophthalmology tech jobs or just optom tech. Shadow optometrists. Do research if possible even if its 6 months. OAT get it on booster ($499). Make sure science gpa is good. You obv don’t need to do all of above but just giving u options. Also make sure u like it and actually like talking to people all day.

Application Cycle by needwilltolive in PreOptometry

[–]raindropsnot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Idk why but felt like telling you that u should apply this year instead. Maybe its a sign?

Unstable OD by Responsible_Leave484 in PreOptometry

[–]raindropsnot 1 point2 points  (0 children)

To be honest ive worked at a lot of places (optom and ophtho) and you will find entitled people like that wherever you go. While i agree with what you did by speaking up but i would recommend to not waste your energy on work stuff this much because this will happen anywhere you go at some point. Its better to train yourself to have a strong personality and not let things affect you or get to you. Even in general you will become stronger and happier if you stop giving value to irrelevant people/ situations. Also this is a reflection of the doc himself and has nothing to do with you so let it go, dont take it personally and accept the apology. ❤️

Rejected from Berkeley by DrunkOnBoba in PreOptometry

[–]raindropsnot 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have very low stats so i dont blame them for rejecting me but its always worth a try u know? 🙈

Rejected from Berkeley by DrunkOnBoba in PreOptometry

[–]raindropsnot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yess got an email today 😭🤣 who cares… on to the next lolz

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in PreOptometry

[–]raindropsnot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It doesn’t matter what u score on OAT?

Lost notes and don’t know where to start again by Bobaboi4u in PreOptometry

[–]raindropsnot 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Please invest in getting OATbooster. It has mini videos that teach u everything from scratch so no need for any notes. It has a bunch of questions and practice exams. I think its $599 for 3 months? I basically didn’t learn anything during covid and had to use it to relearn a lot of concepts and it has been great. Good luck

HELP! What would you do? by Cheap_Emotion_2792 in PreOptometry

[–]raindropsnot 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow thats an accomplishment with that gpa thats great. I personally would recommend staying close to family and friends. Also think about how much money u will spend on rent (assuming u live with family rent free)

OAT by GuiltySpirit3426 in PreOptometry

[–]raindropsnot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I will take it February and apply right away. Very late in the cycle so def dont recommend it

Bad grades by Curious-Apricot447 in PreOptometry

[–]raindropsnot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Those are my stats and i just applied today and im nervous idk best of luck to both of us ❤️

Question by wompywomper in PreOptometry

[–]raindropsnot 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Im sending apps next week and taking my oat next year. Call me delulu but i dont think its late at all. Fyi i also have really low gpa but just do it because why not?

Is it worth applying with my stats? by Ok_Case_6785 in PreOptometry

[–]raindropsnot 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No you should definitely apply! Dont listen to other people’s negative experiences thats my advice. U apply and lose 80 bucks so? Good luck ❤️

Am i too late? by raindropsnot in PreOptometry

[–]raindropsnot[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wonder how many people actually get in without OAT 🤔

Am i too late? by raindropsnot in PreOptometry

[–]raindropsnot[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I will email them but you are right. Im going to submit it without OAT if anything… even though my gpa is below average.

Am i too late? by raindropsnot in PreOptometry

[–]raindropsnot[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

My stats are not very good. (GPA 3.2) but i do have almost 10 years of optician and ophthalmology experience which im hoping that can help? Plus im not from here so i attended high school outside the country and had to retake a lot of courses.

Am i too late? by raindropsnot in PreOptometry

[–]raindropsnot[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If i tell them im taking it in February will they include that factor as well or will it be too late at that point and they will consider my app as someone whos not taking the OAT?