Clik here to view.
Western U optometry interview!!
Hi everyone, I have an interview with Western U this Friday and was wondering if anyone has any advice for me? If you interviewed here do you remember any questions that were asked and tips on how I...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Canadian GPA OptomCAS
Hey everyone!!! I just finished my third year at the University of Toronto. I'm a human bio major and I'm really interested in applying to American optometry schools, but I'm a little confused. Lets...
View Articledoes anyone know the score breakdown for the physics portion of the sample...
i have the table that breaks down correct responses to an OAT score but it doesn't include physics
View ArticleAdvice needed
So i took my oats and got average score of 290, and science score was 300. I already have my BA in biology graduated with a 3.0(2018 grad). I have shadowed an optometrist for a full summer and have...
View ArticleIs my OAT/GPA Competitive/ What are my chances??
Hi All: My Cumulative GPA is a 3.3, Science GPA is a 3.0. My OAT is a 300TS/310AA. RC: 330 GC: 300 OC: 290 Physics: 260 QR: 280 Bio: 400!!! I have 160+ hours of shadowing an optometrist, shadowed an...
View ArticleHoly Hell.. Kaplan OAT Full length test.. difficulty.. D-13 OAT..help
Ok. Hi. I am a non-traditional student who has forgotten most of everything over 5 years of working. I've been self-studying mostly using CourseSaver(Chad's video) and DAT Bootcamp (+Kaplan OAT book...
View ArticleSCCO vs Western U
Hello! I am currently deciding between SCCO and Western! This is a huge decision...so I am hoping for some feedback on both schools, from current students or future students! I'm so happy to be dealing...
View Articleis the break before physics 15 or 30 min?
can we use electronic devices during the break?
View ArticleWorth retaking even if I have interviews?
Hey everyone! I applied to 3 programs and received interviews to two of them so far. Still waiting to hear back from the 3rd one which is actually my top choice. My OAT scores were quite average at 310...
View ArticleQuestion on getting start with OAT prep: Best diagnostic test and study...
Hello! I'm planning on studying for about two months for the OAT. However, I have some questions to get started: XX -What is the best diagnostic test to gauge myself for the OAT to serve as a...
View ArticleOAT Test Prep Help
Hello Everyone! I am thinking about taking the OAT in two months and I was wondering what resources I should use that will help me the best with only two months of study time. I have seen threads where...
View ArticleTopics of OAT
Hi, I noticed that Chad's videos include AC circuits, capacitance, magnetic fields, and forces but, on the 2019 OAT guide, I did not see these topics. Will they still be on the OAT?
View Article2019 October OAT Experience (SUPER IN-DEPTH POST)
Hey guys, I wanted to do an OAT experience since I got so much help and advice from this forum about how to tackle the OAT! I will give you my advice and how I would prepare if I would do it all over...
View ArticleSending OAT Scores Electronically.
Hello, I have submitted my OptomCas application and was looking at the ADA website for submitting my OAT Scores. Do you have to request to submit your official scores electronically from the ADA...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Processing OAT scores
Hello! I just took my OAT this week and I was wondering how long it takes for the scores to process. They say 2-4 weeks, is that true? Would y'all consider this "late" in the cycle? Let me know!...
View ArticleWhat are my chances? Took OAT today - am I in trouble?
I took my OAT today and I was disappointed by my scores, but not completely surprised. What I scored was: QR: 300 // RC: 310 // BIO: 310 // GC: 300 // ORGO: 280 // PHY: 280 // TS: 290 // AA: 300 I...
View ArticleTook OAT today. Need advice.
Hey everybody, So, I took the OAT today and my scores simply weren't what I wanted them to be. I am considering retaking it but I am hesitant since it is already Dec 2 I would not be able to retake it...
View ArticleOAT in a week
I’m taking the OAT in a week. Any recommendations on which practice exams to take to simulate the real test? Also any advice on how to prepare the week before the exam?
View ArticleOAT Cancelation
Good evening everyone, I am wondering if anyone has had the same experience as me. I paid for my OAT in September and applied to take the test in January 2020. But for personal reasons, I canceled the...
View ArticleLow OAT scores today.
Hello, I took my OAT today and I got really low scores. I studied for 2 solid months literally every day for about 7 hours a day. I used the Big Kaplan book, Kaplan lesson book, Kaplan practice...
View Article