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[canadiancal]

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I am in the process of finishing the required physics courses for application. I have to take 2 more semesters of physics but the 2 physics courses do not entirely cover all the topics listed in the OAT physics guide. One class covers Optics, magnetism, intro to quantum physics, electromagnetic waves/induction and wave nature of light. Another, elasticity, simple harmonic motion, temperature heat and gases, thermodynamics, electrostatics, and circuit theory. The last, kinematics in 1 and 2 dimension, newtons law of motion, gravitation, mechanical energy, linear momentum, and rotational motion. I do not have time to take all 3 courses before application, which 2 classes should I take? The other I will just study from a text. Thanks for any advice.

 

[Rebecca1234]

I am in the process of finishing the required physics courses for application. I have to take 2 more semesters of physics but the 2 physics courses do not entirely cover all the topics listed in the OAT physics guide. One class covers Optics, magnetism, intro to quantum physics, electromagnetic waves/induction and wave nature of light. Another, elasticity, simple harmonic motion, temperature heat and gases, thermodynamics, electrostatics, and circuit theory. The last, kinematics in 1 and 2 dimension, newtons law of motion, gravitation, mechanical energy, linear momentum, and rotational motion. I do not have time to take all 3 courses before application, which 2 classes should I take? The other I will just study from a text. Thanks for any advice.

I strongly, strongly recommend that you take the kinematics, Newton's Laws, mechanical energy, etc. class first. When I first took the OAT, it covered mostly these areas. I would also take the class dealing with SHM, thermodynamics, and electrostatics. These 2 classes should help you cover about 95% of the physics section. I had very few questions dealing with optics, magnetism and electromagnetic waves; maybe one or two at the most. However, keep in mind all the exams are different but I strongly believe that you will be fine taking the classes that I mentioned rather than the one covering optics and waves. I hope this helps! I'm retaking the OAT tomorrow, so if you have anymore questions, I'm sure I can answer them for you after my exam.

 

[Chuffsla]

I strongly, strongly recommend that you take the kinematics, Newton's Laws, mechanical energy, etc. class first

Yeah you definitely want to know that stuff. On my OAT probably 80% of the questions dealt with newton's laws, forces, friction, kinematics, energy, etc. The remaining 20% was split between electrostatics/magnetism/circuit questions and optics, like Snell's law.

 

[gsinccom]

good luck on your OAt and write back soon Rebecca1234. thanks🙂

 

[leelee]

I am in the process of finishing the required physics courses for application. I have to take 2 more semesters of physics but the 2 physics courses do not entirely cover all the topics listed in the OAT physics guide. One class covers Optics, magnetism, intro to quantum physics, electromagnetic waves/induction and wave nature of light. Another, elasticity, simple harmonic motion, temperature heat and gases, thermodynamics, electrostatics, and circuit theory. The last, kinematics in 1 and 2 dimension, newtons law of motion, gravitation, mechanical energy, linear momentum, and rotational motion. I do not have time to take all 3 courses before application, which 2 classes should I take? The other I will just study from a text. Thanks for any advice.

If you believe you are capable, get yourself a physics book or MCAT guide and learn the physics that way. When I took the OAT, I took it in October--during my very first quarter ever of physics. Yes, it was a risky move, but I had gotten myself an MCAT guide that included a review of physics and studied it over the previous summer. Of course I didn't expect to do very well on that section, but I ended up getting a very respectable score. (Maybe I knew my stuff, or maybe I had superior guessing skills?? )

I'd also recommend taking the kinematics class, though, if you have the time.

Bottom line, if you are disciplined enough to do it the way I did it, you will probably be successful. Best of luck to you! 👍

 

[canadiancal]

If you believe you are capable, get yourself a physics book or MCAT guide and learn the physics that way. When I took the OAT, I took it in October--during my very first quarter ever of physics. Yes, it was a risky move, but I had gotten myself an MCAT guide that included a review of physics and studied it over the previous summer. Of course I didn't expect to do very well on that section, but I ended up getting a very respectable score. (Maybe I knew my stuff, or maybe I had superior guessing skills?? )

I'd also recommend taking the kinematics class, though, if you have the time.

Bottom line, if you are disciplined enough to do it the way I did it, you will probably be successful. Best of luck to you! 👍

I will be buying an MCAT guide. Topscore seems to be popular along with the Kaplan review guides....

 

[catzeye523]

I will be buying an MCAT guide. Topscore seems to be popular along with the Kaplan review guides....

definitely know those kinematics equations along with friction problems. also, know simple harmonic motion, mirrors and lenses, circuits. also, try to memorize major equations so that you know how the other variables are affected when you increase or decrease another.