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Organic Chemistry Questions- Nucleophiles and Electrophiles- Mechanisms
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...- Futurewomaninmedicine19
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Using MCAT Books for the OAT
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- micka418
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OAT study Partner Needed
Hi looking for a study partner for the OAT exam- OAT study partner
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GPA for Optometry School
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...- wizzleg
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OAT 2018-2019 cycle
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?- akkk
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OAT timeline
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...- optom207
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Most common formulas on the physics section?
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...- London22
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- Forum: Optometry Admission Test (OAT)
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OAT Kaplan 2016 Review Book + OAT Destroyer + Flash cards
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...- Polarchuck
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Can anyone confirm if magnetism is on the OAT or not?
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.- London22
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What is the fastest and most efficient way to study organic chem?
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...- London22
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Thoughts on OAT destroyer and OAT achiever 2017?
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...- London22
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Questions that definitely show up on OAT?
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...- London22
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Anyone receive interviews before taking the OAT?
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...- London22
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Should you be timing yourself on the OAT Achiever tests?
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...- London22
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Does anyone know which that weigh OAT more?
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?- susanahk
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Is reschedule the OAT to February too late?
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...- London22
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GPA vs OAT
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:- deleted833661
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Can I get in to optometry school???? OAT exam in 5 weeks
Hello everyone, I have been struggling with my optometry application process for the past year. And it has made me doubt that I can even get into optometry school. I have 4 years of work experience ( I am an optician, tester, and vision therapist at my clinic) I am very confident in my work... -
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OptomCAS address
Does anyone know if this is the address I have to send my transcripts to? OptomCAS P.O. Box 9119 Watertown, MA 02471 Tel: 617-612-2888- Em1850
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Free Online Practice DAT, OAT & NAPLEX Tests
Our website is called studytoken. The quizzes are in multiple-choice format. It's free and you don't even need to sign up. Feedbacks and criticisms are welcome.- studytoken
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MCAT Tutor Available! 6 years of experience!
Hello my name is Becca! I have been tutoring for the MCAT, PCAT and OAT for about six years now, most of that time through Kaplan test prep teaching their large courses, live online, summer intensive and private tutoring and mentoring. I also worked for Next Step Test Prep as a tutor and...- Becca Felde
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Official OAT scores
Does anyone know how long it takes for offical OAT scores to be sent to schools you selected? I wrote October 7th. I sent unofficial scores to a couple of the schools I applied to, but they said they need official scores to proceed w/ interviews. Thanks- predent2020
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Mental Endurance
Hi! I'm planning out my OAT study plan (I plan to officially start studying in December). I can handle doing physically extraneous tasks for a long period of time, but mentally, after 2 hours my brain won't be able to recall/remember information. It's a great thing to know that about myself as...- WhyNeedAName
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OAT Results and My Opinion
Let me start off by saying I studied a lot for this exam. My only two sources of studying were the Kaplan self-paced course and Chad's videos. I subscribed to Chad's videos 3 weeks before the OAT mainly for Gen Chem and Organic. Both of these sources (Kaplan and Chad's) are great and will...- El Chaco
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1 week until the big day...
My test is this Monday. With the limited time I have left, would you guys suggest purchasing OAT Achiever to stimulate more test-like environment or should I continue studying from the OAT destroyer (2nd time over)/Chad's/Kaplan. I did take 2 of the Kaplan tests that came with the book and my...- yungduma
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OAT Experience 2017 (Retake)
Hi you guys! I retake the OAT on Monday, and I wanted to give you all an overview of my experience. The first time I took the OAT, I didn't study the way I should have. My scores were terrible! I didn't take a course and just used the Kaplan book and Princeton book. I really struggled with...- eyehaveastigmatism
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Optomcas and Transcripts
Just curious to know if anyone opted for the "Professional Transcript Entry" through Optomcas? I had a few transcripts to add due to transferring so I figured it would be easier to have it complied by Optomcas... but its been awhile since I requested the transcripts through the website and I was...- optom1020
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Oat topic changes?
On the 2017 OAT topics list, I don't see magnetism under Physics. Is it safe to say that I won't be seeing this topic on the test?- ked87
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- change electrochemistry general chemistry magnetism oat physics topics
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My OAT Scores and My Prep (9/18/17)
I took the OAT today (9/18/2017) and did better than I thought would have. Actual OAT scores in order of which they are tested: "Standard Score (Percentile)" BIO:_____ 400(99) Total Science:_______ 400(99) GChem:__ 400(99) Academic Average:___ 390(99) OChem:__ 380(94) RComp:__...- deleted833661
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Thoughts on my score?
Just took the OAT exam A disappointed for bio and orgo.. bio i wish i had done a bit better. Orgo, i had a feeling i wouldn't do so well in. QR: 360 RC: 350 Bio: 290 GC: 380 Orgo: 290 Physics: 310 TS: 320 AA: 330 Will the two low scores hurt my chances? Will it be asked about? I have a 3.2...- kkwngl
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Anyone who has an interview or had one HELP
So, I am applying within the next week-two week and super nervous. My GPA isn't the best, and re-taking my OAT's in December, (but applying before I retake and just sending them over when finished). So I was wondering what everyone's GPA and OAT scores were that got an interview so I can compare...- Em1850
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Evaluations vs Reference Letter
Just a question regarding evaluations on optomcas, are these the reference letters or are they a separate component. If it is a separate component, do we need to get different people to write the reference letters than those who did the evaluation component? Also, does anyone know what the...- Em1850
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LOR for Application
Hello Everyone, This is a stupid question, but since it's my first time I was hoping you could help me out. I am about to send my request to my evaluators for LOR and have a couple questions 1) I am assuming that if they complete and send the LOR then I will get a notification that it has been...- DecadoSlade
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- applicatioin letter of recommendation lor oat optomcas optometry
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Applying to Optometry Help!!
I could use as much help as I can get, thanks everyone!! So, I'm currently in my last year in my undergrad in Ontario,Canada and my GPA isn't the absolute best.. but could be worse. I am planning on applying to Optometry school this year for the September 2018 year, and I know the registration...- Em1850
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- canadian gpa nova oat optometry too late
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When is too late to apply to optometry school
I could use as much help as I can get, thanks everyone!! So, I'm currently in my last year in my undergrad in Ontario,Canada and my GPA isn't the absolute best.. but could be worse. I am planning on applying to Optometry school this year for the September 2018 year, and I know the registration...- Em1850
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How do you add future courses to OptomCAS
Does anyone know how to do this? There were two courses specifically (Physiology and Anatomy) that I plan to take in the future, depending on if the school I get accepted to requires those courses. How would I add this to my application? Thanks!- Mimi625
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Has geometry/trig really been removed from the OAT?
I was reading posts from earlier this year in both the dental and optometry forums and people claim to have come across geometry/trig on their exam, despite ADA saying they removed it. But when I read later posts like from this summer, people say they didn't come across any. For those of you...- skra7
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- geometry oat trig
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- Forum: Optometry Admission Test (OAT)
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Quick question..
I live in So-flo and my university closed until further notice due to Irma. So, I'm happy about that lol Then, it hits me "what if a storm comes around next summer and hits on the day I take the OAT" because I'm just so unlucky with exam days (had car accidents, hospital visits, another storm in...- WhyNeedAName
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Puerto Rico Optometry School
Hey guys! I figured I'll start a thread for those of us applying to IAUPR this cycle:) Applying to grad schools can be hella stressful but hopefully we can help each other out through the process:)- susanahk
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- gpa oat optometry puerto rico
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low GPA but high OAT
Hey guy! So I retook some classes to help my GPA, but I'm a little worried that it will be a red flag and not even get me an interview:( My GPA is around 3.0 for both overall and science (including the retakes). Is there anyone here that is in a similar situation? Or anyone who received...- Elizah46
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- Forum: Pre-Optometry