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Discussion in 'Optometry' started by Eyegirl2007, Sep 1, 2002.

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  1. Eyegirl2007

    Eyegirl2007

    I have just finished a TOPSCORE test for reading comprehension. I got a 340. Is this terrible? I am having a low self esteem day.
     
    #1 Eyegirl2007, Sep 1, 2002
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  2. Eyegirl2007

    Eyegirl2007

    My score might have to do with the computer format. I was NOT happy with it. I like to mark up things when I read them and to look at all the questions first.
     
    #2 Eyegirl2007, Sep 1, 2002
  3. Eyegirl2007

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    And also, if this is an acceptable score, should I just leave reading comp be and then work on my weaker areas?
     
    #3 Eyegirl2007, Sep 1, 2002
  4. christie

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    A 340 is very good!

    If I were you I would leave reading comp alone and concentrate on the science sections. You want to do well more so on the science sections, than reading comp :)
     
    #4 christie, Sep 1, 2002
  5. Eyegirl2007

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    Thanks for the cheering up, Christie. I feel better now. Onwards to the sciences!
     
    #5 Eyegirl2007, Sep 1, 2002
  6. Grand Teton

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    Hey...340 that is great....geez I wish I could have done that..
    Have you taken the OAT yet?? Or will this Oct be the first time?
     
    #6 Grand Teton, Sep 1, 2002
  7. Eyegirl2007

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    October will be my first time. I'm kind of neurotic, if you haven't noticed...:rolleyes:
     
    #7 Eyegirl2007, Sep 2, 2002
  8. Grand Teton

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    Well..I made the mistake of taking it last february..without preparing...I hope it doesn't hurt me when admissions see that! I am going to take it in Oct. again, but as of right now studying sucks!! How much do you do a day? How do you regulate it around you other classes and stuff you do? I seriously only study 8 hours a week!! Is that bad....holy ****..maybe I need a flame lit underneath my ass!!!
     
    #8 Grand Teton, Sep 2, 2002
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    October seemed so far away during the summer, but now it's NEXT MONTH!!! Yikes. Have you guys gotten your admission cards for the exam yet? I've only gotten a receipt of payment so far.
     
    #9 r_salis, Sep 2, 2002
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    No..I haven't got anything...I just sent my in last week...but it should be coming pretty soon...study study study...
     
    #10 Grand Teton, Sep 2, 2002
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    i sent my registration on the 13th and i haven't gotten anything back yet...should i notify the tesying program?
     
    #11 JG777, Sep 3, 2002
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    I sent in my registration in July and received a notice of receipt letter (not the admission card) last week, so I think they're just mighty slow. If you're getting worried about it, though, definitely give them a call to make sure they've received your stuff.
     
    #12 r_salis, Sep 3, 2002
  13. Eyegirl2007

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    I too have receivied the receipt. I'm annoyed because I have to order an additional score report for NEWENCO. for more money...
     
    #13 Eyegirl2007, Sep 3, 2002
  14. christie

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    Hey guys,

    You should receive your registration ticket two weeks before the OAT, its still only sept so you have plenty of time for it to come :)

    Well, today was my 1st day of Optometry school. Everyone on campus can tell we're freshman, b/c we have a look like a deer in headlights :)

    I had Histology and Biochem, and Biochem was no fun at all!! I have Theoretical Optics tomorrow, and clinic in the afternoon at The Eye Institute.

    This is going to be a very hard, yet exciting 4 years ahead of me :) I am ready for the ride :D
     
    #14 christie, Sep 3, 2002
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    Yay!!! :clap: Don't worry about looking like a deer in the headlights, it won't last long -- and hopefully you'll have *me* to kick around next year! ;)
     
    #15 r_salis, Sep 3, 2002
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