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    390 AA OAT score: breakdown + tips + advice

    Hi everyone! I recently completed my OAT and ended up scoring a 390 AA and 400 TS, so I wanted to share my experience, practice scores, and some tips that helped me. I found other people's breakdowns really helpful while I was studying, especially when I was stressed about how my practice scores...
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    WesternU or AZCOPT?

    Hello fellow pre-optometrists, I am conflicted between WesternU and AZCOPT. I know that AZCOPT has higher board score rates and that has been consistent over the years. WesternU only just climbed in board score rates and even with that, their rates are not as high as AZCOPT's, but they are also...
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    Taking a gap year, what next?

    Hello, I am a graduating senior with a BS in Biology. I have decided to take a gap year after I graduate due to personal reasons. While I do still want to go to optometry school and expand my education, I had to take a gap year. My problem is for those of you who have taken a gap year before...