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So I took my OAT today and here is my overall experience with everything.
Before (How I prepped):
So I spent about 5 weeks studying prior to my exam date (which was today)
I used the following materials:
Kaplan OAT book - Also very helpful. I read each section and did the corresponding practice problems following each chapter. I didn't really look at the flashcards or anything
Destroyer Series - The Math Destroyer was pretty much identical to the OAT. I did about 4 of the practice tests. The OAT Destroyer was also very similar to the OAT. The physics destroyer was much, much, much more difficult than the actual physics section. I gave up on the physics destroyer about 1/3rd of the way through.
Undergrad notes - Just a refreshers on some stuff I learned throughout the way.
Overall, I'd say Chads videos were the most helpful. I did not study for RC as I cannot imagine how someone can prepare.
The Exam:
Bio - All over the place. Bio is very diverse, so its expected.
OChem - About 50/50 reactions (what is the product) and conceptual. I think I had 2-3 Mass Spec questions.
Physics - Mostly conceptual and a few simple problems. Easier than I expected.
Math - Very similar to Math Destroyer
QR - Straightforward. Easy reading.
GenChem - Good array of all types of problems. Similar to Chad's videos
The Testing:
My test center was pretty nice. Got there about 15 minutes early and I was seated right at my appointment time. Clean workspace, everything worked properly. I cannot complain about anything.
With about 5 weeks worth of about 5-8 hours of studying a day, here are my scores:
QR - 400
RC - 400
Bio - 310
GC - 320
OC - 370
PH - 330
TS - 340
AA - 360
Can't really complain. Did better than I expected, lol.
On another note, selling all my books:
http://forums.studentdoctor.net/threads/selling-full-oat-material-kaplan-destroyer-and-more.1161881/
Before (How I prepped):
So I spent about 5 weeks studying prior to my exam date (which was today)
I used the following materials:
- Chad's Videos
- Kaplan
- OAT + Math + Physics Destroyer
- Various Notes I had from my undergrad (biology major)
Kaplan OAT book - Also very helpful. I read each section and did the corresponding practice problems following each chapter. I didn't really look at the flashcards or anything
Destroyer Series - The Math Destroyer was pretty much identical to the OAT. I did about 4 of the practice tests. The OAT Destroyer was also very similar to the OAT. The physics destroyer was much, much, much more difficult than the actual physics section. I gave up on the physics destroyer about 1/3rd of the way through.
Undergrad notes - Just a refreshers on some stuff I learned throughout the way.
Overall, I'd say Chads videos were the most helpful. I did not study for RC as I cannot imagine how someone can prepare.
The Exam:
Bio - All over the place. Bio is very diverse, so its expected.
OChem - About 50/50 reactions (what is the product) and conceptual. I think I had 2-3 Mass Spec questions.
Physics - Mostly conceptual and a few simple problems. Easier than I expected.
Math - Very similar to Math Destroyer
QR - Straightforward. Easy reading.
GenChem - Good array of all types of problems. Similar to Chad's videos
The Testing:
My test center was pretty nice. Got there about 15 minutes early and I was seated right at my appointment time. Clean workspace, everything worked properly. I cannot complain about anything.
With about 5 weeks worth of about 5-8 hours of studying a day, here are my scores:
QR - 400
RC - 400
Bio - 310
GC - 320
OC - 370
PH - 330
TS - 340
AA - 360
Can't really complain. Did better than I expected, lol.
On another note, selling all my books:
http://forums.studentdoctor.net/threads/selling-full-oat-material-kaplan-destroyer-and-more.1161881/
