OAT test date
I was planning to take the OAT around end of March (March 20-24). Is it too late if the school that I'm trying to apply to has a deadline on March 31st? How early do I have to take the OAT prior to the...
View ArticleHELP! Is there a complete study guide for the OAT?
I am preparing to take my OAT and as I was studying I heard some people say fluid statics and magnetism are not tested on the physics section. Some others say that they are. I am so confused. Is there...
View ArticleHow should I study for the OAT in 1 week
I have my OAT coming up in exactly 1 week as I'm writing this thread. I did just took the MCAT about 1 week ago and did a detailed content review. I was wondering how should I go about with OAT. Is it...
View ArticleDid all my OAT prep in 3.5 weeks and it went well (long)(detailed)
Hi everyone, I took my OAT Wednesday, Jan 8, 2020, and thought I’d post a complete, detailed story of it, bc reading abt others’ experiences helped me prepare a little. Background: I’m 19, a sophomore,...
View ArticleEssay questions
Do you have to finish the essay questions for each schools in order to submit the application?
View ArticleOAT Destroyer for Sale
Hey guys, I am selling the OAT Destroyer along with the Physics Destroyer, they are brand new. If you're interested, please DM for pricing.
View ArticleADVICE NEEDED!! OAT vs. Kaplan
Hi everyone, I decided late into my college career that I wanted to become an Optometrist. I know I am very late in the cycle and my chances of getting offered a seat into the program are slim, but...
View ArticleAccrediation
Hi there! Just had a question regarding accreditation and was hoping someone could explain it. I saw a document with a list of schools that were accredited and are in the preliminary stages of being...
View ArticleDAT bootcamp for OAT
Hello, I have recently purchased DAT bootcamp to study. I also use chads videos and have Kaplan review notes. I wanted to know if anyone used the DAT bootcamp and scored well. I also wanted input on...
View ArticleStudying
Would it be to much to study 8 hours a day 6 days a week (one subject each day) ? I plan to take my exam on may or June. I want to apply in July and submit my application early to have a better chance...
View ArticleRecommendation Letter
Good afternoon everyone, One of my teachers was asking me if theres anything I would like highlighted in my recommendation letter, and if there's anything that would make you stand out as a candidate....
View ArticleJust take OAT but with low GPA
hi, I just take OAt today, Biology was very difficult ( I thought should be better). OAT scores: Bio: 300 (44 %) RC: 300 (28%) OC: 310 (58%) GC: 340 (74%) PHY: 340 (90%) QR: 370 (92) TS: 330 (74%) AA:...
View ArticleStudying the OAT with MCAT kaplan book? A question regarding Chads videos
I have the MCAT Kaplan book, i was going to study so that i can take the mcats but I later on decided to do optometry. Do you think the MCAT Kaplan book can be a good study material for the OAT,? if...
View ArticleDAT/OAT frustrations!!
HI! I am studying for my OAT which is the same as the DAT but with the addition of Physics, in hopes to take it at the end of June... If all goes well. I am doing the DAT bootcamp practice tests with...
View ArticleOAT Resources/ Studying
Hi there, I've read a lot of posts about people's experiences and what they used in order to score the score that they got. I have noticed a lot of people recommending Chad's videos/ course saver. Is...
View ArticleAdvice for OAT Studying?
Hey! I just finished my second year of university and currently I don't meet all the requirements for optometry so I am planning to write the OAT next summer so I can use this school year to get more...
View ArticleRounding values on Test Day
For those that have already done the OAT, which constants did you round? Like for gravity, did you use 10m/s^2 rather than 9.8? For Faraday's constant, did you use 10^5 instead of the actual 96487? And...
View ArticleOAT and COVID-19 Issues
Hi everyone, I was set to take the OAT for the first time on April 23rd of this year and then planned on applying to optometry schools this summer. Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, my exam appointment was...
View ArticleThoughts on the OAT destroyer?
I've heard good things about it, but I've also heard that many didn't finish the book because it was unrealistically difficult compared to the real OAT. I'm using Chad's videos and the destroyer and...
View ArticleGeneral/Basic Biology material on the OAT
Quick question, How prevalent is material from the first year of basic biology on the OAT? I have taken a year of fundamental bioengineering courses that cover at least some of the material, and I will...
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