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OAT weighed more than GPA
Hey guys! So I came across an OAT study guide that I found online and it said that some schools weigh the OAT more heavily than GPA. I understand that all aspects of an application is important but I was just curious since I'm going to be applying this cycle. Do you guys know any schools that...- Elizah46
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Seeking Advice
Hi everyone, I've been a casual observer for a while. However I am stuck in a dilemma and so I made this account to seek for advice. Tomorrow marks the first day of my senior year as an undergrad. My target is to apply to the College of Optometry of the University of Houston for this current...- nikkon
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Sending OAT scores
After reading other threads and FAQs I am still very confused about the OAT portion of my application, and the people at OptomCAS have left me hanging for a long time as well. I took my OAT last year and chose 5 schools to send the scores to. Two schools I am applying to now were not a part of...- Optometristinthemaking
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Oat physics section
Hi all! Quick question: is Young's double split experiment stuff on the exam? The physics section in the Kaplan 2016 prep book barely had one paragraph on it, and didn't talk about any equations like dsin(theta)=m(wavelength) Thanks!- optomlil
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OAT practice test scores - explain
I am 2 weeks away from taking my OAT. I have been using chad's videos and OAT destroyer. I took a practice OAT test using TOP SCORE to see where I stand. my results: BIO 260/ OCHEM 350/ GCHEM 320/ RC 320/ PHY 250 / QR 300 I did poorly in the bio and physics section. I am trying to understand...- wizzleg
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Latest time to submit OptomCAS
I'm taking my OAT in the middle of September, but was going to submit my OptomCAS after taking the exam. So hopefully by the end of September, everything will be turned in. Is this too late? I feel like I'm a bit behind compared to everyone else- Mimi625
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Selling Kaplan OAT prep materials, and mometrix OAT flashcards.
Selling everything listed in the title: Kaplan OAT flashcards (great condition), study book (almost completely filled out, but still full of great info), review book (like new), and mometrix flashcards (unused). Please email [email protected] with questions!- pstifter
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CourseSaver Level of Difficulty compared to real OAT
Hi everyone, So I'm taking my OAT exam in 5 weeks, and have been primarily using Chad's videos/quizzes, the fat Kaplan Strategies book, and Kaplan MCAT Biology review for preparation. I had three questions regarding to preparation: 1. Does anyone know how Chad's questions compare to the real...- Mimi625
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- achiever chad's video exam help help kaplan oat optometry organic chem pre-optometry
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OAT Scores and Competitiveness
Hi all, I just took my OAT this afternoon and I did not score what I was hoping for. My scores were AA: 300 TS: 290. Looking back on it, I thought the test went fairly well, but I was a tad disappointed to see that I scored a 290 in Biology and a 260 in Physics, while scoring a 300 or higher...- Nineman
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- admission oat pre-optometry
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- Forum: Optometry Admission Test (OAT)
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OAT and SAT/ACT correlation?
Hi, I'm a rising Junior and I am starting the preparation for OAT. Some have told me that there's a slight correction between people who performed well in the SAT/ACT and people who performed well with the OAT. I want to see if anyone who did well on the OAT also did well when they took the...- WhyNeedAName
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question about OAT math section
Hi! I am currently studying for the OAT. If I am not mistaken, in the QR section, they give you an on screen calculator that has very limited functions. Does this mean that we have to memorize odd trig functions such as sin(57) or tan^-1(5/3)? Thanks!- optomlil
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OAT PHYSICS equations
Hey guys! Taking my OAT for the first time in September... SO nervous. Currently enrolled in a Kaplan online course, and have been using Chads vids as supplementary material. I haven't really been able to get a good gauge on what/which equations for physics are the ones I need to be focussing on...- optom1020
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OAT, GPA, competitiveness
I just took the OAT and did worse than I expected. I scored a 310 TS and 310 AA with zero sections below 300. My cGPA is around a 3.45, sGPA 3.1. I have pretty good extracurricular activities including many different clubs/organizations (some of which I have held leadership positions), 100 hours...- car guy doc
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OAT Books for Sale!
I took my OAT this week and am now selling all my books/materials. The following is for sale: Huge Kaplan Review Notes book- (light highlighting in first few bio chapters & some erased writing) Kaplan Lesson Book- (minimal erased writing) Kaplan Flashcards Kaplan OAT Quicksheets Kaplan OAT Book...- allieheartssyou
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What more should I be doing to become a competitive applicant/What are my chances?
Hello, I'm going into my second year as a Microbiology Student. I have a 3.82 overall GPA and 3.76 Science GPA. In extracurriculars, I have been a teaching assistant for 3 semesters for Intro to Chemistry (CHM1025), interned at a Public health organization (Control Flu) that vaccinates public...- MinKim
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OAT Attempts
Hi , I'm planning on writing my OAT late August. However, text anxiety is definitely kicking in and making me anxious about it. I'm going to 3rd year and not applying till next summer, would it be best to wait and write it next summer? Do schools care about the number of times you've written it...- Tims201
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Applying for more than 5 schools
Hi all, I am in the process of applying in the next cycle of admissions and noticed a question in one of the applications and it asks what other schools I'm applying to. Is there any impact on my chances in getting into that school if I'm applying to 8? The reason is due to my cumulative gpa...- arredon9
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Took the OAT today, need advice.
Hey you guys! This is my first post in the forum. I am planning to apply for the upcoming 2017-2018 application cycle that opens this week, and I took my OAT today. The results I got back were a little lower than expected, and I'm having a tough time with it. I've been studying for about 3...- eyehaveastigmatism
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Highlight on Reading Comprehension
Questions to those who have taken the OAT with the new feature that allow you to highlight words. This is regarding the RC section. Does the highlighting continue to be there once you move on to the next questions, or does it disappear? The highlight in Kaplan practice tests continue to be...- mavo93
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My OAT/Kaplan Experience and Scores
I saw some similar threads posting about their experience with Kaplan as well as the difficulty comparison between the Kaplan practice tests and the real OAT. I took my OAT today and I was very happy with my scores. I thought that the live online Kaplan course adequately prepared me for the...- JordanLeo5
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Interference on the OAT
Is interference tested on the physics portion of the OAT? Things like the double slit, single single slit, diffraction grating, and thin films? Thanks!- BAG101
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Optometry School Worries
I just graduated from UCSD and have a 3.34 GPA and plan on taking the OAT sometime in August. I know this GPA is on the lower side but I'm hoping that my extracurriculars help ease the burden. I've had the same job on campus (not related to optometry) since I was a freshman and worked on average...- Hopeful OD 2017
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Critique my study plan please?
I'm planning on taking the OAT around the middle of July, allowing myself 7 weeks to study for it. I'm only working a few hours a week in order to be able to spend most of my time studying. Assuming I study around 4-6 hours per day and give myself weekends off, will it be possible to thoroughly...- briley328
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OAT/DAT Study Package for Sale!
Hello! I am selling an awesome package of OAT/DAT Study Material. The main focus is on the OAT but I do have a 2011 Copy of the DAT Destroyer along with a Mathematics section. I have the 2016 Kaplan Lesson and Review notes, flash cards, and note sheets, Princeton Review: Cracking the OAT, and a...- zrainy
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ADVICE NEEDED!!!! WHAT SHOULD I DO??
I recently graduated with a bachelors of biology with a 3.5 accumulative GPA. I am working at an optometry clinic for 3 years now and I am currently doing vision therapy training. I took a gap year to work in the field and apply for school but I applied so late due to curtain circumstances. So I...- optstu
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preparing for the oat
Hello everyone! I am planning on taking the OAT this summer and I am looking for some advice. Should I study using the OAT destroyer/other prep books first and then take the Kaplan online course? Or the other way around? Or do you think it does not matter? Thanks in advance!- aosos1
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Anyone Selling OAT destroyer?
Hey Everyone, I am writing my OAT in July and I want to be really prepared for this test. It's basically do or die for me. I was hoping if anyone has the OAT destroyer books and they are willing to sell it I would really appreciate it. I was on the OAT destroyer website and was gonna buy the...- DecadoSlade
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Selling BRAND NEW 2017-2018 Kaplan OAT Book
Selling BRAND NEW OAT 2017-2018 Strategies, Practice & Review with 2 Practice Tests: Online + Book (Kaplan Test Prep) Price(shipping included): $60 Reply if interested!- docmcstuff_90
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Admission status opinion
Hi! I'm looking for some opinions from people who may have been in a similar position, or would just like to give their input. I was invited for an interview and accepted at PCO prior to taking my OAT. I didn't do as well as I'd hoped on the test due to unfortunate circumstances, and they asked...- od123
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Am I insane or... (very very late application)
I would really like to hear your brutally honest opinions. I have been pondering this for months already if I should apply for the fall 2017 at NOVA. I have confirmed with them that they are still considering candidates for interviews until the end of april. I have not taken the OAT's yet and...- Kayle
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Worth it? Kaplan Review Course
For those who paid for the Kaplan OAT review course (over 1k I believe) was it worth it? What are your thoughts? Thanks!- SilverDream94
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oat study books
Study materials available. Ships from Chicago. Complete Destroyer series, Kaplan big blue book, and Princeton cracking the OAT. PM for price and shipping, thanks.- visionmission
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My Brief Guide to Optometry Applications
Hello everyone I wanted to write this to give those in pre-optometry or considering optometry an idea of what to expect and tips about going through the process. I wished someone had put something like this out there when I was going through the process, so I figured I would try to help you all...- NotThisAccount17
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University of Houston Timeline
Does anyone know about how long it takes for UHCO to respond back with interviews? I had my application verified and have received interviews or application holds from pretty much every school I have applied to. I'm instate and the optometrist I shadow has a daughter that goes there now and has...- poojerrr
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- acceptance chance interviews oat optometry pre-optometry uhco
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For Sale Selling OAT Study Materials
Selling the following materials individually. 1. OAT Secrets -- Mometrix 2. OAT Review Notes (Big Kaplan Book), OAT Lesson Book (Kaplan), and OAT, and Study Sheets There are pencil marks in the Kaplan books. External links: OAT Secrets Kaplan OAT Review Books/Sheets I also offer local...- crocketmeow
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Chances for Optometry School
So my current cumulative GPA is a 3.2 and I'm graduating the upcoming spring. I plan on taking a gap year and applying to optometry schools next year so I hopefully start in the fall of 2018. I haven't taken my OAT yet, but given this GPA, what are my chances of being competitive? I believe my...- Mimi625
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- 2018 chances entrance gpa oat optometry pre-optometry science
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Optometry Scholarships
Hi all! I've finished applying to optometry schools and today I am making my final decision on an optometry school (exciting!!). I've been searching the past few days for available scholarships for first year students, grants, or loan forgiveness programs. I would love to know if any one has...- satyasmile
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- oat optometry optometry school scholarships
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kaplan big blue book princeton review cracking the oat destroyer series 2016 math/physics/orgo-gen chem-bio-quant PM me for details/shipping- visionmission
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Kaplan OAT Materials
Apparently illegal to sell Kaplan books? Is that true?- Visionforlife
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