took oats today.. HELP!

[jeremiah2911]

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i just took my oats today and im very worried

QR 380
RC 230 (!!!!!!!!!!!)
Bio 330
Chem 330
Orgo 350
Physics 350
TS: 350
AA: 330

I'm extremely disappointed with my RC score. I had no idea how to answer the questions in that format since all my practice tests were on paper where i can underline and skip round.. and i panicked. I did well on my practice exams (370's) but on the real exam, my reading comprehension KILLED me!! I had no idea what I was reading cuz i was just panicking the whole time. Should i take it over again?? And will it be too late? Should I call the schools?

I already got invited for an interview with PCO and SUNY. What should I tell them at the interview???

I have a lot of leadership and extra curricular activities: TA for anatomy lab, VP of my major club, PR for Pre-Opt society, volunteer at the disabled center, counselor at church, technician at the optometrist's office. 3.4 gpa (messed up freshman year but soph- senior nothing below 3.8) On a scholarship at my undergrad. What do you guys think? I'm so worried!!! HELP!!

 

[idoctor82]

I think your scores are decent, but i would definitely call the schools if i were you, just in case. some schools, so i've heard, are strict and want all subjects to have a score of at least 300. I don't think it's too late to retake it. you have 90 days after you take the OATs to take it again, but it depends on the school. i know for sure berkeley wants your OAT score by the end of december. other schools are later.

Other than that, you're in really good shape. I'm impressed with your activities and GPA, so it is up to you if you want to take the test again, or take a risk and stick with it. That's all i can suggest since i'm applying also and therefore i'm basically in the same boat as you. we have about similar scores, besides the RC, but i don't have nearly as much activities as you, lol, so you're up on me there. well, good luck!

i just took my oats today and im extremely worried

QR 380
RC 230 (!!!!!!!!!!!)
Bio 330
Chem 330
Orgo 350
Physics 350
TS: 350
AA: 330

I'm extremely disappointed with my RC score. I had no idea how to answer the questions in that format since all my practice tests were on paper where i can underline and skip round.. and i panicked. I did well on my practice exams (370's) but on the real exam, my reading comprehension KILLED me!! I had no idea what I was reading cuz i was just panicking the whole time. Should i take it over again?? And will it be too late? Should I call the schools?

I already got invited for an interview with PCO. I have a lot of leadership and extra curricular activities: TA for anatomy lab, VP of my major club, PR for Pre-Opt society, volunteer at the disabled center, counselor at church, technician at the optometrist's office. 3.4 gpa (messed up freshman year but soph- senior nothing below 3.8) On a scholarship at my undergrad. What do you guys think? I'm so worried!!! HELP!!

 

[Absolute Vision]

It really depends on the school that you're applying to, and ask them if there are minimum requirements for each of the OAT sections. Some schools only care about the TS and AA average to be above 300, while others care about each subsection, so definitely ask the schools that you've applied to. Good luck.

 

[HOPEOPT]

i just took my oats today and im very worried

QR 380
RC 230 (!!!!!!!!!!!)
Bio 330
Chem 330
Orgo 350
Physics 350
TS: 350
AA: 330

I'm extremely disappointed with my RC score. I had no idea how to answer the questions in that format since all my practice tests were on paper where i can underline and skip round.. and i panicked. I did well on my practice exams (370's) but on the real exam, my reading comprehension KILLED me!! I had no idea what I was reading cuz i was just panicking the whole time. Should i take it over again?? And will it be too late? Should I call the schools?

I already got invited for an interview with PCO and SUNY. What should I tell them at the interview???

I have a lot of leadership and extra curricular activities: TA for anatomy lab, VP of my major club, PR for Pre-Opt society, volunteer at the disabled center, counselor at church, technician at the optometrist's office. 3.4 gpa (messed up freshman year but soph- senior nothing below 3.8) On a scholarship at my undergrad. What do you guys think? I'm so worried!!! HELP!!

Do not woory I have very similar score with RC 240 and I got interview and now I am waiting to hear from them. Good Luck