Below is the example of an 'ideal' 4 year undergraduate student applying to optometry school, aiming to accept a seat and start the fall right after they graduate.

Everyone has a slightly different educational journey-- so feel free to adapt this timeline with early graduation or gap year(s) as they apply to your situation. Slight modifications can and should be made to better fit your preferences and vision for yourself.

Take a minute or so NOW to do a quick sketch (similar to the one above) of what you want your life to look like between now and starting optometry school! Pick the general times you would like to hit each milestone.