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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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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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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 study materials
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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Chances of getting in???
Hello! I'm a third year student at McGill. I'm thinking that I want to try for Waterloo for next year so I took my OAT. My gpa is around a 3.81 and these are my OAT scores. QR: 380 RC: 360 Biology: 400 General Chemistry: 400 Organic Chemistry: 360 Physics: 370 TS: 400 AA: 380 What are my...- Angela_yh
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OAT Materials For Sale
Hi everyone, I am selling the following OAT prep materials: Kaplan 2016 big blue book (bio, gen chem, orgo, physics, math, reading) Kaplan 2016 lesson book OAT destroyer 2016 (bio, gen chem, orgo, reading,) + 2016 physics destroyer LOTS of flashcards (both Kaplan and my own) All in good...- hk237
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My Complete OAT Experience (Test 9/24/16)
Hi guys! I just took my OAT on Saturday, and because reading everybody's posts about their OAT experiences prior to taking my own helped so much to ease my anxiety, I wanted to take some time to share my personal experience with y'all to help in whatever way I can :) I studied for about 3...- Jmt4536
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Selling OAT Destroyer and Kaplan Books
OAT Destroyer 2016 O-Chem, Gen Chem, Bio, Quantitative reasoning OAT Destroyer 2016 Physics Kaplan Flashcards Big Kaplan Review Notes Book Shoot me a message! or email at [email protected]- cvalliere
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LOW OAT SCORES!!! Help!
I graduated with a Bachelors in biology in May 2016. My GPA is 3.5 (science 3.3, non-science 3.8). I took the OAT last year and did not study at all and was extremely stressed because of certain circumstances and got a disappointing 250. I am an okay test taker but every time I think about this... -
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OAT Destroyer is a must!!
Hello everyone! So I recently just took my OAT and my scores are as follows: Quantitative Reasoning - 340 Reading Comp. - 340 Bio - 370 Gen. Chem. - 400 Orgo - 380...- daniii
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OAT Score Advice
Hello! I was wondering if anyone knew how much optometry schools consider the individual scores of the OAT. I received a TS and AA of 340 on my OAT. I was pretty well over 300 in all my sections except for Physics where I scored a 270 :( This really concerned me and I was disappointed because I...- olive4387
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My OAT Scores and My Chances
Hello Everyone, So I just wrote my OAT and I’m wondering if I could get your opinion on my chances. Keep in mind that I am a Canadian student with a GPA of 3.13 (there is a strong upward trend). I haven’t had a lot of shadowing time at an optometrist office but I plan to get at least 30 by...- DecadoSlade
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OAT Prep Help!!!
I am 20 years old and received a bachelors degree in biology this past may. I am currently on a gap year working as a optician and technician in an eye clinic and have been working there for about 2 years. I have a 3.5 accumulative gpa: non science 3.8 science 3.2. I am about to finish chads...- optstu
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OAT study materials for sale
Im selling: 1. OAT Destroyer 2016 version: Org. Chem,Gen. Chem,Bio.,Quantitative reasoning 2. OAT Destroyer 2016 version: Physics 3. OAT Flashcard study system:OAT Exam Practice Questions and review by Mometrix test preparation 4. Kaplan flash Cards 5. OAT prep by Kaplan Review Notes...- zeyes
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