Hi all,
I had a value calculation question about when I should take the OAT. Currently, I'm schedule to take it on June 29th. I picked this date so that I could begin submitting applications on day one of the application cycle for 2024. That being said, I feel like I'll be reasonably prepared to take it on that date. I was wondering, though, would it possibly be more valuable to delay taking it one month to July 28th, and therefore adding roughly 50 hours of study time (I'm working full-time in July or it would be more than 50). It's basically impossible to value what 50 hours of targeted studying means to your composite OAT score, but I wouldn't be surprised to see it increase something like 15-25 points. Additionally, that job in July will be in an optometry setting and I suppose that'd add value to the application should I wait until the end of July. I guess that the final question would be:
Do you think it would be more valuable to apply to optometry school on July 1st with a 320 AA, or to apply on August 1st with a 345 (Again, I'm being generous with the improvement to see if it would be worth it assuming a large jump in score).
Also just for clarification, by value I guess I mean: Increased odds of getting into schools in the south/southeast (Houston, UAB, Southern), chances of first-year scholarships, etc.
Thanks for the input!
Have a blessed day
I had a value calculation question about when I should take the OAT. Currently, I'm schedule to take it on June 29th. I picked this date so that I could begin submitting applications on day one of the application cycle for 2024. That being said, I feel like I'll be reasonably prepared to take it on that date. I was wondering, though, would it possibly be more valuable to delay taking it one month to July 28th, and therefore adding roughly 50 hours of study time (I'm working full-time in July or it would be more than 50). It's basically impossible to value what 50 hours of targeted studying means to your composite OAT score, but I wouldn't be surprised to see it increase something like 15-25 points. Additionally, that job in July will be in an optometry setting and I suppose that'd add value to the application should I wait until the end of July. I guess that the final question would be:
Do you think it would be more valuable to apply to optometry school on July 1st with a 320 AA, or to apply on August 1st with a 345 (Again, I'm being generous with the improvement to see if it would be worth it assuming a large jump in score).
Also just for clarification, by value I guess I mean: Increased odds of getting into schools in the south/southeast (Houston, UAB, Southern), chances of first-year scholarships, etc.
Thanks for the input!
Have a blessed day
