OAT Scores (3rd time//3rd time applying)

[cub02111]

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Here are my scores from the 3rd attempt with my previous score noted...

Bio (was 210, 240): 270
Chem (was 240, 260): 310
Ochem (was 270, 280): 320
Read Comp (was 350, 340): 330
Physics (was 210, 240): 250
Quant R (was 270, 270): 270

Academic Average (was 270, 280): 290
Total Science (was 250, 260): 280

First attempt was given poor advice to "just take it and see how you do" from an OD.
Second attempt was taken after all prereq courses were completed.
Third attempt after 3 months of honest hard work, studying, review, practice problems, exams.

I have two degrees: Business Administration, Biology, Minor in Chemistry
GPA 3.04 overall. GPA from institution were I received my Science degree: 3.37

I have worked in optical/vision health since high school. Lab technician, certified optician, shadowed 11 optometrists, 5 ophthalmologists, 3 eye clinic mangers spanning a number of years.

This is what I am passionate about, and optometry is what I am going to do. I will not give up on this, I just need to know where to go from here!?

 

[EyEnStein 07]

Are you finding the material to be difficult? What type of material have you been using to study?

might be worthwhile to reach out to an admissions counselor or the office of admissions of schools youre interested in. I think your GPA might be ok, though lower than average, but i think a 300+ OAT would be necessary for admission unless the new schools have lower requirements (not sure, you can check the sites to see entering class profiles).

Since you seemed determined, you have to have a different approach to studying (maybe you had work or school activities that interfered?) and just do better on that exam.

 

[optom14]

It is nice to see how determined you are to get into optometry. Do you mind me asking which schools you have applied to?

 

[cub02111]

EyEnStein: I am finding the Physics and QR to be my most difficult areas. I knew all of the Physics equations inside and out and thought I had a fairly good grasp of concepts/ principles/ theory. I have always struggled with math, and by struggle I mean it takes me more time to complete a problem. I notice time being a factor in my QR score.

I have reached out to admissions counselors, sending a cover letter, resume, and asking for advice/guidance. My study approach was almost exclusively Chad's Videos. I started in on OAT Physics Destroyer and got through roughly 1/3 of the book. I worked full time while studying for the exam.

 

[EyEnStein 07]

EyEnStein: I am finding the Physics and QR to be my most difficult areas. I knew all of the Physics equations inside and out and thought I had a fairly good grasp of concepts/ principles/ theory. I have always struggled with math, and by struggle I mean it takes me more time to complete a problem. I notice time being a factor in my QR score.

I have reached out to admissions counselors, sending a cover letter, resume, and asking for advice/guidance. My study approach was almost exclusively Chad's Videos. I started in on OAT Physics Destroyer and got through roughly 1/3 of the book. I worked full time while studying for the exam.

Hey, sorry for the late reply. I would say that QR is probably the easiest section to raise your score. All you have to do is grind out a bunch of problems. I would recommend not memorizing physics equations inside and out, but rather understand why you use them. Sometimes knowing units alone can help you reach an answer. I would try to learn conceptually why the equations are even there. This may be time consuming though. For chem and orgo, i would really recommend chads and this person on youtube called freelance teacher.

I would say that working full time is definitely a big issue. I really do believe if you could put in like 6 hours a day for a month, you'll be in the 330+ for sure.