OAT Scores first attempt- going to retake it!

[taghabab]

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Hey everyone,

So I am really bummed about my OAT score that I took just today. I got a 290 overall and I know I have to retake it. Any thoughts about how I can improve and score better? I am entering my final year at university of ca irvine as a bio major and I am considering to apply this fall to optometry schools. My top choice is NECO and I have a 3.1 and a lot of extracurriculars so my goal is to get a high score on my OAT (preferably 330- 340 or higher). I studied the last 5 weeks day and night for this test on my own. DO you guys recommend me taking a Kaplan online course? Has it helped anyone?? I am probably retaking it in november/december. Thanks guys! 🙂

 

[Soccerjoe]

Well - it depends - how much time do you have to study. I would not really suggest taking the kaplan oat class (just because it costs so much).

So when are you going o take the oat, that is the question.

 

[loveopto]

Well - it depends - how much time do you have to study. I would not really suggest taking the kaplan oat class (just because it costs so much).

So when are you going o take the oat, that is the question.

i took the online kaplan oat program. i think it was a complete waste of time. i found better videos online on youtube for free. i really dont like their stuff. i think since ur gonna take it november/december it would be best to go over chads video...a lot cheaper!! and better...so much better than kaplan!! also buy achiever/top score and destroyer. these things combined could be a lot cheaper and better than kaplan!

 

[CPO]

I just took the OATS Exam. I didn't score as well as I thought I would. My reading comp. and QR were slightly above average 330. All the science scores were significantly low. My gpa is 3.7. I have all my lors in and my ec is off the charts. I am getting ready to send in the application. Do you think I will even get a look with such low oats scores in the sciences? Any suggestions?

 

[Blondiechick919]

I just took the OATS Exam. I didn't score as well as I thought I would. My reading comp. and QR were slightly above average 330. All the science scores were significantly low. My gpa is 3.7. I have all my lors in and my ec is off the charts. I am getting ready to send in the application. Do you think I will even get a look with such low oats scores in the sciences? Any suggestions?

I guess it depends on what your TS/AA were. I think this is the first thing that they will look at before the individual section scores.