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Today's DAT and OAT Chemistry practice problem. Try it yourself before checking the answer on the second slide. The amount of ethanol does not matter when calculating the percentage of carbon by mass.

Today's DAT and OAT Chemistry practice problem. Try it yourself before checking the answer on the second slide. The amount of ethanol does not matter when calculating the percentage of carbon by mass.

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Congratulations to one of our Summer 2026 DAT students on an outstanding DAT performance! 🎉 Academic Average: 520 DAT Scores: General Chemistry: 550 Quantitative Reasoning: 530 Reading Comprehension: 530 Survey of Natural Sciences: 510 Organic Chemistry: 490 Biology: 480 Perceptual...

Fibroblasts are a classic DAT and OAT Biology topic that every student should master. They are the primary connective tissue cells responsible for synthesizing collagen and the extracellular matrix, making them essential for tissue repair and maintenance. In the attached slides, Dr. Jim Romano...

Fibroblasts are a classic DAT and OAT Biology topic that every student should master. They are the primary connective tissue cells responsible for synthesizing collagen and the extracellular matrix, making them essential for tissue repair and maintenance. In the attached slides, Dr. Jim Romano...

Enzymes and inhibitors are among the highest-yield Biology topics on the DAT and OAT. In this video, Dr. Jim Romano explains the key concepts you need to understand, including how different inhibitors affect enzyme activity and how these questions are commonly tested. Free DAT & OAT Study...

Enzymes and inhibitors are among the highest-yield Biology topics on the DAT and OAT. In this video, Dr. Jim Romano explains the key concepts you need to understand, including how different inhibitors affect enzyme activity and how these questions are commonly tested. Free DAT & OAT Study...

Many students lose easy points on the DAT and OAT because they misunderstand functional notation. This short lesson by Prof. Blois explains how to evaluate functions correctly and avoid common mistakes that frequently appear on the exam. Watch the video here: If you're preparing for the...

Many students lose easy points on the DAT and OAT because they misunderstand functional notation. This short lesson by Prof. Blois explains how to evaluate functions correctly and avoid common mistakes that frequently appear on the exam. Watch the video here: If you're preparing for the...

A big thank you to our incredible 2026 Summer DAT/OAT class! We're grateful to be working with such a dedicated group of future dentists and optometrists. Their hard work, perseverance, and commitment continue to inspire us, and we look forward to celebrating their future dental and optometry...

Congratulations to our incredible 2026 Summer DAT & OAT Preparation Course students! We're proud of everything this class accomplished through hard work, dedication, and perseverance. It has been an honor helping future dentists and optometrists prepare for one of the most important exams of...

Preparing for the OAT Physics section? We've organized our OAT Physics Practice Questions and Video Solutions into one convenient playlist. Whether you're just beginning your review or reinforcing challenging concepts, these high-yield videos cover many of the topics tested on the OAT and...

Here is today's DAT/OAT Quantitative Reasoning challenge. An analog clock has 12 hour markings. Based on the time intervals shown, how many total hour markings does the minute hand pass? Consistent practice with challenging problems is one of the best ways to improve your Math score and...

Here is today's DAT/OAT Quantitative Reasoning challenge. An analog clock has 12 hour markings. Based on the time intervals shown, how many total hour markings does the minute hand pass? Consistent practice with challenging problems is one of the best ways to improve your Math score and...

n you determine the equation of the green graph? This problem tests your understanding of absolute value graph transformations, including reflection across the x-axis, horizontal shifts, vertical shifts, and identifying the vertex. Try solving it before checking the solution. Free DAT and...

Understanding graph transformations is essential for success on the DAT and OAT Quantitative Reasoning section. In this Math Destroyer problem, you'll identify the equation of an absolute value function by analyzing: Reflection across the x-axis Horizontal translation Vertical translation...

Many DAT and OAT students confuse simple interest with compound interest, especially under timed exam conditions. In this lesson, Dr. Jim Romano explains the key differences, the formulas you need to know, and how to solve these problems efficiently on test day. 📹 Video: Free DAT & OAT...

Understanding the difference between simple interest and compound interest is an important skill for the DAT and OAT Quantitative Reasoning section. In this video, Dr. Jim Romano walks through the concepts step by step and shows how to recognize and solve these problems quickly on test day...

Understanding Hückel's Rule is essential for success on the OAT Organic Chemistry section. While many students memorize the 4n + 2 rule, the key to answering challenging exam questions is knowing when and how to apply it. In this lesson, Dr. Jim Romano explains how to distinguish aromatic...

Congratulations to another outstanding OAT student! We're grateful that this student allowed us to share their experience anonymously to help encourage future optometry students. OAT Scores Academic Average: 370 (95th percentile) Total Science: 360 (88th percentile) Biology: 400 (99th...

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Many students confuse D/L notation with the direction of optical rotation. These are different concepts and should not be used interchangeably. Mastering amino acid stereochemistry is essential for success on the DAT and OAT. Understanding the underlying concepts—not just memorizing facts—will...

In this video, Dr. Jim Romano reviews high-yield organic chemistry functional groups that frequently appear on the DAT and OAT. Understanding functional groups is essential for identifying compounds, predicting reactions, and solving organic chemistry problems efficiently. Free DAT Resources...

Sheldon has 60 fewer apps on his phone than Patricia.Patricia has 5× as many apps as Sheldon.If their total number of apps were divided evenly among three friends, how many apps would each friend receive? A) 12 B) 15 C) 30 D) 20 E) 10 Answer: C Let S = Sheldon and P = Patricia S = P – 60...

Hello, I am currently a senior in college. My goal is to go to optometry school, but I am worried 4 C's will hold me back. So far I have gotten a C+ in an ecology and evolution class, and C's in ochem 1&2 and in biochem. I took biochem this semester, when everything transitioned to being...

I need help haha. I got into Salus, IU, UAB, Nova, and hopefully will be accepted to SCO as well! I am a resident of Florida so Nova is closest but I am not too interested aside from it potentially being the cheapest if I do receive a scholarship. I've narrowed it down to UAB, Nova, and SCO if I...

Hi guys, I am going to my third year of undergrad this fall. My GPA is 3.5 with the possibility of it going up or down a bit. Initially, I wanted to study I/O Psychology and get a Ph.D. in it. However, it's been a couple of months that I fell in love with optometry and I genuinely enjoy doing...

Hello everyone! I’m an incoming OD class of 2024 and I’m so excited to start my education this year! That being said, I am well aware of the cost of said education. My federal aid only yielded loans and my school’s scholarship website only has specific scholarships that don’t apply to me. How...

Hi everyone! I was wondering if anyone else was placed on an alternate list/ waitlist for class of 2024 after interviewing at Midwestern's optometry program in Arizona. -If so, how long did it take for you to come off the list (if you did come off)? -Is it because all the seats filled up for...

Hi everyone, I just got into both SCCO and UC Berkeley for the class of 2024 :) But I am very torn between the two so any insight would be extremely helpful! SCCO Pros: - can save money on commuting; college is only 15 min away and clinic is even closer at 8 min away - great city/feel...

Hi my name is Karen, and I just joined this forum since it has been helpful for me to see my future options. I have recently hit a low point and am not sure if I should still try to make it into optometry school. I currently have a 3.4ish cumulative GPA and a 3.1ish science GPA. I'm currently...

Any other new RSO students-to-be..?

Anybody?

I posted something similar to this before but now I've finished my last semester and am starting my new one. So I've been accepted to ICO, NECO, both with $40k scholarships. I'm kind of worried because I dropped 3 classes in the fall, I was originally in 5 classes and so I'm only going to get a...

On OptomCAS, some optometry programs include the following question: "Provide any additional information that may assist the Admissions Committee in evaluating your application." I feel that disclosing my previous issues with depression is essential to understanding me as an applicant due to...

Hi there, Currently applying to optometry school and curious about my chances. Overall GPA: 2.9 Science GPA: 2.61 OAT: 340 AA/ 340 TS I have about 300 hours of optometric work/shadowing experience and 400 hours of volunteer experience. Anyone know if there's even a chance for me to get an...

I dont see much about OSU on SDN....Does anyone have any info about OSU? What are the pros/cons? Any major negatives?

Hi I'm a 4th year Canadian student and I've applied to NECO, ICO, Indiana, and Salus. I've gotten interviews from all schools, and have already attended Salus' interview. I want to know which schools are cheapest for Canadians, and if there is cheaper schools not on my list please list them as...