Should I postpone my OAT?

[optometry52358]

I'm scheduled to take the OAT in about 2 weeks (June 23rd) but feel very unprepared. I have been studying since classes finished the first week of May but have been busy with work and I'm behind schedule on my study plan. I feel good about biology but have not finished reviewing gen chem, organic, or physics.

I was thinking of postponing my exam to mid or late July. I don't mind paying the fee and I feel it would give me more time to study but will postponing my exam delay my application and hurt my chances of being accepted?

I have a 3.95 GPA, shadowing hours, and many extra curricular activities. Should I take the OAT on my scheduled date and take the chance of getting a low score that could possibly be a red flag to optometry schools? Or take the exam in July with (hopefully) a higher score but late application?

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[Aristen]

Have you taken any practise tests? That should give you a good indication of where you're at, I would think. If you're not doing so hot on practise tests, I think it would be better to delay it a month and get a better score than writing it early and not getting a good score. You'll still be fine to apply in July, if that's when you're planning on applying.

 

[undecisiveone1]

And just to add on to Aristen, you can submit your application before you take the OAT. Also, as long as you apply before or during October/November your application is still considered early. I would recommend rescheduling the OAT if you feel that unprepared.

 

[Phil81kessel]

Lol with a 3.95 just relax, do a practice test so you know where you have to focus for the next little bit and trust yourself

 

[Eyebright]

Lol with a 3.95 just relax, do a practice test so you know where you have to focus for the next little bit and trust yourself

Yeah. Make sure you nail the OAT and you'll be all set.