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I'm taking my OAT on September 17th, 2018 (Monday). I've studied for about a month and I'm not too sure what to make of my scores. Kap 1/ ADA/ Kap 2 Bio: 300/ 310/ 290 Chem:250/ 350/ 260 Orgo: 230/ 330/ 290 RC: 310/ 310/ 350 Phys: 240/ 270/ 240 QR: 260/ 320/ 290...

Hey all, I'm making a post with a few handy tips for Test day that I haven't seen posted yet. 1. During your break (or extra time), raise your hand to get a new whiteboard and trade in your used ones. The Prometric centre I wrote mine at had non-erasable laminated paper and sharpies. The...

Hi guys, I promised myself I'd do one of these since they helped me a ton, and now that I have some time I figured I'd start! Some background: I wasn't planning on taking the OAT this year, but in the spur of the moment I decided I wanted to apply for the upcoming cycle. However, since I am...

This is kind of a stupid question but can you submit your OAT score after the application deadline? For example, deadline UMSL is in January. If I submit my application before January can I take my OAT for that school in February? Or does EVERYTHING have to be final before then including scores...

Hello, my current number one school choice is UHCO and I am trying to get into this cycle, but not sure about my stats. My GPA is really low 3.08, but hopefully by the time I graduate it will be almost a 3.2 I just took my OAT scores yesterday and did really well on the science section, but I...

For those of you who took the OAT recently I just had a question about the physics section. I found this breakdown in my Cracking the OAT Princeton Review which is mainly a physics review book. The new edition does not come out until 2018 and this version was published in 2012 I believe. Anyways...

Hello all, At first I wasn't going to post a "Complete OAT experience" but I figured I would since the ones I read helped me a lot. There are so many great ones so I will try to make this one as brief, yet useful, as possible. (Nonetheless don't judge my scores, I spent a total of $50 to study...

I was just wondering if you get to review your Physics/QR notes during the 30 minute scheduled break? The 2017 OAT guide says you CANNOT do this on an unscheduled break but I don't recall it saying anything about this on a scheduled break.

Hi all! I took the OAT yesterday and safe to say, I am somewhat disappointed in my results... Biology: 290 Gen Chem: 280 Organic Chem: 340 Reading Comp: 310 Physics: 250 QR: 370 Total Sciences: 280 AA: 310 I took 4 practice exams with Princeton Review's OAT CRACKER and scored much higher in...

Hi i'm writing the OAT on September 7th, so far i've only studied 3 chapters of the QR section (Kaplan). I'm having a very hard time studying for this exam because all throughout my undergrad i've been used to cramming for exams two or three nights before which I know won't work for this exam...

Hi i'm writing the OAT on September 7th, so far i've only studied 3 chapters of the QR section. I'm having a very hard time studying for this exam because all throughout my undergrad i've been used to cramming for exams two or three nights before which I know won't work for this exam. For those...

Hi all, I will be finishing my application form at OptomCAS by the end of this month except for the OAT, which is due on October 15th. I was wondering if i could send the application to schools before I take the OAT, so they could start looking into my application, or do schools want the...

hey! I'm just trying to do some research on schools that favor the OAT or at least weigh it higher than GPA. The reason for this is to decide where I may have a better chance at acceptance. If anyone can help me, that'd be really great:)

So I recently decided optometry was the right field for me. I had been pursuing pharmacy first then medical school. I have a 3.9 gpa and I am going to start studying for the OAT soon. I have been working as a pharmacy technician for the past 3 years. I know I have to shadow optometrist but other...

Hi everybody! I just took the OAT and wanted to share my experience. I felt reading other people's experiences/post really gave me comfort and a good understanding of what to expect for the OAT. So, prepare for a long post! My Scores: AA 350 (88% percentile), TS 350 (85% percentile) QR: 390...

Hi! My friend made this video about ways to study for the OAT for free! She posted a few other ones! I thought it'd be cool to post this on here to share the information with y'all :)

Hi, is anyone studying for the OAT in Chicago? I'm having trouble keeping myself on track and would love to have a study buddy. Anyone interested in group study?

Is there any reason I shouldn't select every school to send my scores to? Does it matter if I don't actually apply there?

Hello! Am I the only one who has trouble studying for the OAT? I know the material because I have passed the class and am "breezing" along the study, but I feel as if I don't know the material because I don't know how in-depth the OAT will go (ex- Investment/payout of glycolysis vs the full 12...

Hey all! I am selling all of the material I used to do well on the OAT last summer. I have the following available: - Huge Kaplan Review Notes book- (light highlighting in first few bio chapters & some erased writing) - Kaplan Lesson Book- (minimal erased writing) - Kaplan Flashcards- (all...

Hello All, I have been accepted for the 2018-2019 cycle and I have no use for my Kaplan OAT materials. I found that Kaplan really helped me with both the content and testing strategy for the OAT. Also the more practice the better your performance! Please message me for serious inquiries or any...

I am selling all of the materials I used to study for the OAT. All of these things together helped me to get a competitive score and get into one of the top optometry schools! The following is for sale: Huge Kaplan Review Notes book- (light highlighting in first few bio chapters & some erased...

Hi everyone, I'm planning to take the OAT in the spring or summer of next year and was wondering, how much anatomy and/or physiology is on the OAT? Human Physiology is one of the hardest biology courses at my school, so I was wondering if it's worth it to try and take that class or if I will be...

Hello, I am having trouble with a few problems, I would appreciate your help. The question asks to identify the sequence of arrow pushing patterns in each of the following mechanisms. For 8.25 I got nucleophilic attack and proton transfer, however, I also got another proton transfer...

So I was debating to take the MCAT a while back and therefore I do have the Kaplan books for the subjects, would they help me to study for the OAT as well? On that note what else would you recommend to use to study for the OAT

Hi looking for a study partner for the OAT exam

Hi everyone, I am applying to optometry school this upcoming cycle. As an undergrad, I went to a community college for 3 years before I transferred my four-year (UC) school. I took all of my lower division requirements like biology, chemistry, ochem, physics, and calculus at my community...

Just wondering when people applying this upcoming cycle were planning on writing their OAT? And is it true that you get charged a fee if you write it before they open the portal on July 1st?

Hello! I am currently a junior planning to apply this summer for the 2018-2019 cycle. I am planning to take my OAT in early/mid June with the hopes of applying soon after the June 28th optomCAS opening date. Is this a realistic timeline? If anyone has followed a similar timeline, what kind of...

Would it be overkill to be studying every single formula on this sheet? http://mcat.prep101.com/wp-content/uploads/ES_MCATPhysics.pdf Realistically I can't remember 100% of these by the time I take my test so I'm trying to figure which "hard" formulas I should definitely remember before I go...

FOR SALE! OAT Big Blue Kaplan Review Notes Book 2016 (VERY helpful, covers all major topics in depth!!) OAT Destroyer (Organic Chemistry, General Chemistry, Quantitative Reasoning, Biology, Physics) which includes hundreds of practice questions with detailed solutions (VERY SIMILAR TO OAT) OAT...

It's no longer listed on the ADA guide. If it is do you think it's worth knowing just the qE=bqv equation or is there anything else I should look out for? I purchased the 2017-2018 OAT Achiever and they had a plug and chug type question using this formula.

I am feeling a bit discouraged with Organic Chem. Its been nearly 4 years since I've taken Orgo and I didn't do too great at it even back then. It is my worst science subject, probably because I only memorized things for short term gains. I watched Chad's videos but am still feeling a bit lost...

I have seen a lot of old info circulating these 2 and was wondering if the Achiever on its own will be enough for practice problems? I've heard the Achiever was much harder than the Destroyer and that the Destroyer better prepares you for more realistic questions that would appear on the exam...

I was wondering what are some of the key questions that pretty much always tend to show up on the OAT? I know there's a list of topics but I'm convinced there's core questions that are pretty much always asked, tbh. From what I've gathered in the posts and after taking the ADA sample test it...

I submitted in November and have heard back from a couple schools about how they are waiting for the rest of my materials. (OAT will be taken soon, LORs were recently finished) Anyone know if they might extend interviews before OAT or how long after receiving your scores they will reach out to...

I took a test timing myself and not timing myself. The non-timed results were much higher by like 30 points on some sections because I was actually able to complete everything. On the timed test I skipped a handful in each section due to lack of time. Should I time myself or just focus on...

I keep calling admissions offices, but they're pretty much telling me the same thing. I know the entire breadth of the application is important but does anyone know schools that weigh the OAT higher than the gpa?

I have my OAT scheduled for the end of this month and already submitted 2 applications to schools. After reviewing practice tests I am stressed about having enough time to review the problems I'm getting wrong. I think it might be in my best interest to reschedule rather than bomb the test and...

Who would you rather pick: Applicant A: 4.0 GPA 300 OAT Applicant B: 3.0 GPA 400 OAT Edit- I added a poll so it would be easier. :thumbup: