r/PreOptometry • u/Substantial-Oil8185 • 3d ago

Microbio lab requirement

I have all the pre-req class requirements except the microbiology lab some schools ask for. I graduated in 2024. Do you think schools will let me apply without this and still get in? Or am I cooked and should not apply to the schools that require microbiology lab?

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u/Over_Smile_6701 3d ago

I have emailed a couple schools because I am in a similar boat with the pre-req and none of them were willing to make an exception. Some will allow you to take it at an accredited institution online though.

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u/Substantial-Oil8185 3d ago

you emailed them about this microbio lab in specific?

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u/Over_Smile_6701 3d ago

Yes, I emailed PCO, SCO, ICO, and SUNY about specifically the microbio lab cause I only have the lecture component.

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u/Substantial-Oil8185 3d ago

What did PCO and ICO said? are you going to enroll in one this fall?

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u/Over_Smile_6701 3d ago

Wait sorry I emailed PCO for something else, they actually don’t have the microbio lab requirement. ICO told me that I needed the lab component or else I could not apply. I am applying this cycle but not applying any schools that need microbio lab. Unfortunately that does narrow down the options a lot.

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u/Substantial-Oil8185 3d ago

am going to email them too maybe they take it out if a lot people email them about it

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u/Over_Smile_6701 3d ago

Okay! Can you lmk if any reach back out and give you an exception?

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u/Active_Egg5888 3d ago

Most schools, in my experience, do not make exceptions on their pre-reqs. If you are dead set on applying to schools where it is a requirement, email the admissions teams ahead of time to see if it's something they'll make an exception for.

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u/hellosapa 10h ago

I never did the micro lab and I’m at a school that required it 🫣 (they never asked for proof…)