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Do not wait until application deadlines! |  |\n| |  | |\n\n\n| Admissions Criteria | • Overall and science GPA\u003Cbr>• OAT scores\u003Cbr>• Letters of evaluation (often including a letter from an optometrist)\u003Cbr>• Interview\u003Cbr>• Extracurricular activities\u003Cbr>• Optometry experience\u003Cbr>• Research experience |  |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n|  |  |  |\n| Length of Program | • Optometry school: 4 years\u003Cbr>• Optional 1 year residency |  |\n| Degree | • Doctor of Optometry (OD) |  |\n|  |  |  |\n| Additional Resources | • Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry ([www.opted.org](www.opted.org))\u003Cbr>• American Academy of Optometry ([www.aaopt.org](www.aaopt.org))\u003Cbr>• American Optometric Association ([www.aoa.org](www.aoa.org)) |  |\n|  |  |  |","cbCaibv8PA1sC1i6","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaibv8PA1sC1i6","pdf",36248,"English","# Application Timeline\n# Course Requirements\n# Standardized Test (OAT)\n# Application Service (OptomCAS)\n# Admissions Criteria\n# Program Length and Degree\n# Additional Resources","[{\"question\":\"What course requirements are typically needed before applying to optometry school?\",\"answer\":\"The document lists 1 year each of general biology, general chemistry, organic chemistry, and general physics. 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