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  1. boo14

    Selling OAT Destroyer!

    Selling OAT Destroyer books 1) OAT Destroyer (Organic, gen chem, biology and quantitative reasoning) 2014 version 2) Math destroyer 2015 version 3) Physics Destroyer 2014 version No marks on the inside. $150 for everything. email at [email protected]
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    OAT Study Material

    SELLING OAT KAPLAN LESSON BOOK & REVIEW NOTES! 2014 version. I used these notes to take my OAT Dec 2015. I got into both schools that I applied for, UIW & UH. These are the one that comes with the course, so you can’t buy it anywhere. Review notes has some highlighting in the text, the lesson...
  3. winter25

    Studying for OAT

    Hey! So I'll be taking the OAT July 7th. I studied for & took the MCAT last year, so I'm hoping this will be a somewhat similar experience. I'm just beginning my studying, but so far I'm using the Kaplan blue book & looking into purchasing a subscription for Chad's videos. Do you think that...
  4. L

    Classes to take

    What classes should I be taking for the OAT? I do not have room in my schedule to take many higher level biology or chemistry classes and just wanted to know what would would be most helpful for the OAT. Do I need Genetics or Cell Biology? What about Orgo 2 or Biochemistry? PLEASE HELP ME...
  5. D

    My chances as a Canadian student applying to an American school

    Hello Everyone, I was wondering if someone could help me with understanding my chances of getting into an American optometry school. I just finished my undergraduate degree in a Canadian University and will be applying and writing my OAT for the 2017 entrance date. I am worried about my status...
  6. J

    For Sale Kaplan OAT Course Books/Material

    OAT Kaplan Course Material from August 2015 for sale. Includes: Review Notes Lesson Book Flashcards for each test section Quick reference sheets Unused dry erase pen and boards Used this material and increased OAT score by 20 points and got accepted into SCO as part of Class of 2020! Make...
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    OAT test preparation books

    Hi everyone, I am planning to study for the OAT test this summer and do the test by the end of the summer. I am researching on the best ways to study for the test and I was wondering if any one could suggest me the best books to use for this test. Also I would like to know if you think that prep...
  8. D

    Help me with my GPA

    Hello everyone, I am new to this forum I need help with my situation. I am in my 5th year of Kinesiology and Health Science Bachelor of Science in York University. I want to apply for Optometry in Canada and USA. My GPA is not so high right now it is at 2.75/4 and I still have a few courses...
  9. M

    Vision "Exams" through Certified Opthalmic Technicians

    Hello Pre-Opts! I posted this in the optometry forum, but I figure I would post this here since it should play a factor in your decision about Optometry and its future. [Mods, sorry for the double post, I want to get more opinions.] A friend of mine recently came across an optical shop called...
  10. L

    UHCO chance???

    I am just trying to see if I need to possibly retake the OAT, or just sit pretty until applications open this July for 2017 matriculation. Goal is for UHCO!! OAT scores BIO: 310 GEN CHEM: 350 OCHEM: 350 RC: 350 PHY: 300 QR: 280 AA: 320 TS: 330 undergrad gpa: 3.8, major in Biology with minor in...
  11. O

    Need advice on applying for 2016

    Hey guys! So here's a little bit of a backstory. I initially was intending to take a year off, but decided to give it a go and apply for 2016. Due to this last minute decision, I only allotted myself 2 weeks to study for the OAT (I know bad idea). I ended up getting a 270 aa and 240 ts. However...
  12. R

    Identification of organic compounds on the OAT?

    So, I have been reviewing out of my Kaplan test prep book and even though organic compound IDs (i.e.. chlorate, chlorite, hypochlorite) were reviewed, they did not include any sample test questions covering them. I have a review app that does incorporate them, however. Does the OAT cover the...
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    OAT Audit Request

    Hey guys, Have any of you guys had an OAT exam audited? Basically this is what happened: I scored decently on all my subject scores, but then in one subject I got extremely low, so much to the point where I am questioning the validity of the score. Here were my scores: Biology: 370 General...
  14. D

    OAT Tutor

    Hey everyone! I would like to offer my services to you as a tutor for the OAT. I have have tons of experience with the exam, in both taking it myself (99.9%) and in tutoring other students. In this time, I have thoroughly understood exactly what the exam is looking for and have detailed...
  15. D

    DAT Tutor

    Hey everyone! I would like to offer my services to you as a tutor for the DAT. I have have tons of experience with the exam, in both taking it myself (AA:25, TS:27) and in tutoring other students. In this time, I have thoroughly understood exactly what the exam is looking for and have detailed...
  16. M

    Post-bacc student in need of advice for class scheduling/applying

    Hi everyone, I'm a post-bacc student and I'm planning to take the OAT in late June/early July and get my applications in soon after. Following the spring 2016 semester, I'll still need to take Anatomy, Physio, Biochem, and Micro. I'm wondering if it would be smart for me to skip taking summer...
  17. H

    Selling Kaplan OAT Course Review Book - 2014 edition

    Hi, I am selling the Kaplan OAT Review book that can only be obtained by taking the course. It is a big book with detailed sections of each science, math, and critical reading information. Includes a full practice test at the end along with critical reading practice test at the beginning...
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    looking to buy OAT REVIEW

    looking to buy OAT review books such as the Kaplan review notes and flash cards and the OAT DESTROYER
  19. MIKE_DJ0NT

    OAT Practice Test Score Before Studying?

    Hey everyone. I took my first OAT practice test today without studying at all, just to see how I would do. I got a 350 (380 RC, 380 QR, 310 Physics, 330 Orgo, 350 Gen Chem, and 360 Bio). This was a big confidence boost, as I still have almost six months before I actually take the test...
  20. PrettyOD

    For people who mostly used Chad's videos!

    Hey guys! Question, so I'm writing my OAT this week and was wondering how effective Chad's videos were to those of you who mostly used Chad's videos. If I watched them all, studied my notes often, took his quizzes, and also did problems off of online practice tests and used kaplan quizzes/tests...
  21. eyeoftiger23

    Need Advice!

    Hello, I am very passionate about the field of optometry and have been trying endlessly for the past 2 years trying to get into a program. However I am not a competitive applicant according to my OAT and GPA. I have taken the OAT 5 times already and the best score I have gotten was AA 280 and...
  22. J

    Importance of shadowing and experience in the field before applying

    I wanted to create a thread on shadowing and more specifically the importance of working in an optometry/medical setting before applying to optometry school from my undergrad experience. A lot of people stress the need for having many hours of shadowing and working part time during the school...
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    Kaplan class vs Coursesaver (w/ destroyer and all other sources)

    Hello. I'm planning to study for OAT for 2~3 months(minimum 7 hours everyday). I've already took all the prerequisites and I did fine on all those classes. I'm debating whether I should register for the Kaplan course or do the coursesaver.com (along with all other sources). If I choose to...
  24. oklahomasooner

    Is my OAT score and application competitive?

    My scores were: Bio: 300 Chem: 330 O. Chem: 310 Reading: 310 Physics: 300 QR: 310 AA: 310 TS: 310 My GPA is about 3.2 cumulative and science. However, I have A LOT of extracurricular activities and shadowing experiences. Over 100 hours shadowing optometry, and 7 different extracurricular...
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    OAT PREP BOOKS

    Barely used: 1. 2013 OAT Destroyer Physics- $65 (some writing in it) 2. 2013 Organic Chemistry Odyssey- $80 3. 2013 Math Destroyer-$70 Can bundle all 3 for 200 4. DAT Gold Standard: QR- $40 Biology- $40 Chemistry- $40 5. OAT Gold Standard Physics -$40 If you want all 3 6. Kaplan OAT review...
  26. fitdoc123

    SUNY OPT INTERVIEW?!?!

    Hi!! How did you interview go? Date of Interview OAT Score Undergrad GPA Accepted/ Wait Listed/ Rejected?
  27. fitdoc123

    CLASS OF 2020! All Optometry Schools

    Hi! Congrats to everyone who got accepted into optometry school!! In order to help others who are applying on their journey , if everyone could reply with the following info that be great!!! Also if you could include the timeline that way people can know about how long it takes 1. OAT...
  28. E_wen

    How do I know if schools received my OAT score? (OptomCAS)

    I'm using optomCAS and it's so confusing. It asks for my self-reported scores but nowhere does it ask for the real thing. I've had my OAT sent but how do I know if they schools have received them?
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