Things Optometry schools take into account

[nastynas]

Hi guys. I am currently a 3rd year in Mount Royal University doing my health science and will graduate a semester late. I don't have that great of a GPA but I really am trying to become an optometrist. I volunteer with my university and other stuff going on to improve my extracurricular and hopefully get to shadow an optometrist soon. I'm planning on doing my OATs this summer.

I wanted to know what schools consider before they take you in?

If you guys could give me some study tips to improve my GPA will be appreciated too!

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[generallyspeaking]

Check out ASCO's website. It seems it got a website layout change recently which seems to have broken links though.

Study tips = stay determined & seek out academic resources provided by your school (tutoring, workshops, office hours)

 

[mlk01]

Hi guys. I am currently a 3rd year in Mount Royal University doing my health science and will graduate a semester late. I don't have that great of a GPA but I really am trying to become an optometrist. I volunteer with my university and other stuff going on to improve my extracurricular and hopefully get to shadow an optometrist soon. I'm planning on doing my OATs this summer.

I wanted to know what schools consider before they take you in?

If you guys could give me some study tips to improve my GPA will be appreciated too!

I didnt have the greatest GPA, but I showed that throughout my undergrad I improved each semester and make sure you get atleast a 300 on each section of your OAT's. Make sure you shadow/intern atleast 2 different optometrists and get a LOR from both! I feel like the schools want a well-rounded person so if you show that you will be fine Just stay positive!

 

[nastynas]

Thanks for the responses, guys. Do they take into account the number of classes you retake throughout your undergrad? I have some courses I do poorly in (Chemistry, mainly) which has put me behind by a semester or so.

 

[mlk01]

Thanks for the responses, guys. Do they take into account the number of classes you retake throughout your undergrad? I have some courses I do poorly in (Chemistry, mainly) which has put me behind by a semester or so.

They might but I had to retake a few classes as well and I just explained why I had to (i.e. I was busy with my dance team and other organizations) but end that with how this gave you a chance to improve and prioritize!!