What's on the OAT?

[Tyra]

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I will not be taking the OAT til October so I won't be studying til around April. A question, though- I read in Lippencott's that calculators aren't allowed- so do u have to do all the math in your head or on paper? Also, are there any optometry type questions or questions on optics? Getting nervous...🙁

 

[cpw]

no calculators is true.. but the math really isn't that complex. It's just how quickly can you do it... the time is the biggest factor in that section

The only thing I remember then asking about optics was the lensmaker's equation.. which should be listed in your review book. but other than that.. no real optometry questions.. you're not expected to know any of that yet. (otherwise you wouldn't need OD school, right?) 😉

good luck tyra. take a deep breath.. you'll be fine 😀 😎

 

[r_salis]

There's no optometry-specific stuff on the OAT, just general questions from biology, gen chem, org chem, and physics (plus quant and reading comp). I can't recommend enough getting the TopScore Pro CD to use for practicing sample tests, really helpful.

The math is all do-it-in-your-head or on scratch paper, which is a good skill to start brushing up on, even now. I was lucky that I was taking a lab class where we weren't allowed calculators the same semester that I took the OAT, so I was already in the habit of thinking in scientific notation and estimating figures.

And don't be nervous about it -- it's not that bad. You've been taking classes all along to help you prepare for it, so just think of the studying you'll be doing as "brushing up" on things you already know. You'll do great! 🙂

 

[TATISPICE]

DOES ANYONW KNOW WHERE I WOULD BE ABLE TO GET THE TOP SCORE CD? I ALREADY HAVE THE LIPPINCOTS AND IT HAS BEEN GREAT HELP SO FAR...😕

 

[r_salis]

Originally posted by TATISPICE
DOES ANYONW KNOW WHERE I WOULD BE ABLE TO GET THE TOP SCORE CD? I ALREADY HAVE THE LIPPINCOTS AND IT HAS BEEN GREAT HELP SO FAR...😕

I ordered mine directly from their website and got it in the mail in just a couple days: http://www.scholarware.com/oatcover.htm