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Studying

May 1, 2015, 6:52 pm
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So how exactly does everyone actually study for the OAT exam? I know there's all the different sources that you can choose from (Kaplan blue book, OAT destroyer, OAT Achiever, Cracking the OAT, Chad's videos, etc etc)

But where do you start? The Kaplan blue book seems to be all "information information information" and then a practice test at the end of it. But no practice problems in between sections.

So Kaplan book has all the information, but little practice. I have already bought this...

Studying
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Last OAT attempt need advice!

May 8, 2015, 2:57 pm
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Hello all
I have already taken the OAT three times now and am attempting my forth and final shot at the OAT. The last time I took the OAT I scored a 290AA strictly using chads videos. I really liked his videos and planned on re-watching them and knocking all the videos out in a month. I obviously need to try something along with chads videos to get me over the 300 hill. I am thinking of doing chads videos for a month and then doing Crack The OAT (crackoat.com) for a month and taking the...

Last OAT attempt need advice!
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The Complete OAT Experience

May 8, 2015, 5:55 pm
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Here is a complete (AKA long) outline of the OAT:

Check-In
You cannot take anything into the test center. No watch, no water bottle, no pens or pencils, nothing. They will give you some laminated paper and markers, and tissues if you ask for them. You will have to show 2 forms of ID and you will be fingerprinted. You get a cubicle to yourself. There were about 20 other people taking other tests at the same time, so there was plenty of keyboard clicking and other general...

The Complete OAT Experience
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Kaplan Diagnostic Exam

May 13, 2015, 12:08 am
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I took this practice OAT today because I am signed up for their course and they didn't give me concise score. There were subscores, so how would I figure out how I did? Is it as simple as averaging all of the subscores together? Also, did anyone find it challenging compared to the real thing?
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OAT Question of the Day

May 13, 2015, 8:15 am
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http://www.oatquestionoftheday.com/

Don't think any of these exist for the OAT but they exist for MCAT/DAT e.t.c. Helpful little site I created with possible / similar OAT type questions you'd see. Will appreciate any helpful remarks (good or bad)!.
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opted/kaplan scores vs. Real OAT scores

May 13, 2015, 12:06 pm
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hey guys,

im taking my OAT on march 1st,

here is the break down of my practice test scores:

OPTED Practice Test:

  • Science
    • Biology: 370
    • Ochem: 350
    • Gen Chem: 340
  • Physics
    • 310 :(
  • Math (QRT)
    • 400
  • Reading
    • 390

Kaplan:

  • Science Avg: 360
  • Physics: 300
  • Math: 380
  • Reading: 390
Can anyone share their past experiences with how these two types of practice tests...

opted/kaplan scores vs. Real OAT scores
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My OAT Experience (posted late)

May 13, 2015, 7:42 pm
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I took my OAT end of February 2015, and was accepted to SUNY first week of march(my first choice). Here is how I studied...
Materials Used: AP Cliff's, Campell's Biology textbook, Oat Destroyer books, Chad's videos for organic chemistry, general chemistry and physics, OAT destroyer math, Princeton OAT Physics book

I studied for 3 months, with most emphasis on the last two weeks before test day, averaging 10-13 hours a day.

Biology: Read Cliff's AP notes, and that was it....

My OAT Experience (posted late)
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retaking the OAT - advice needed

May 14, 2015, 7:55 am
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Hey all, I'm a little desperate, so I thought I would turn to this forum for some help.

I'm having a hard time finding the motivation to study 8 hours a day for this test. I want this so badly, yet I struggle to focus on studying for an extended amount of time for something so ambiguous. What did you all do to stay focussed and motivated?

Also, last time I used Chad's videos and I found them to be really helpful, however, I think that by the time I finished all the videos, I had forgotten the...

retaking the OAT - advice needed
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Selling Kaplan OAT Prep Course "Big Book" and Materials

May 15, 2015, 5:18 am
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Hey guys,
I am finally done studying for the OAT and I am selling my material I used with the Kaplan class. This set includes the OAT "Big Book" of 1000+ pages of information, lesson book, flashcards, whiteboard and marker, and study cheat sheets. PM me if you are interested!
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Anyone selling OAT Destroyer/Math Destroyer??

May 15, 2015, 8:15 am
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Please PM me if you're selling either Destroyer book or both. Also, can anyone give me some feedback on these books? Did they help at all?
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Study Material Advice

May 15, 2015, 8:32 pm
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I have about 3 months to study for the OAT and was researching study materials. What are your guys' opinions on:
  • Chad's Videos
  • Crack the OAT computer software program
  • Kaplan's big purple book
  • OAT Destroyer
  • OAT Achiever computer program

Thanks!!
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MY OAT FAILURES! PLEASE PROVIDE ADVICE!

December 12, 2014, 3:21 pm
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Hello Everyone,

*I did not post this to hear negative comments from anyone. If you have something positive to say please do so, if not, please STOP here from reading my story. Thanks.*

I have taken the OAT 3 times and cannot seem to score at least a 300AA. I’ll try to make this short, so please bare with me:
1st Attempt – 2012
An OD student told me to use OAT destroyer/Math destroyer/Physics destroyer and the big Kaplan review notes book. He mentioned that as long as I know the big...

MY OAT FAILURES! PLEASE PROVIDE ADVICE!
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Retook OAT 2nd time and disappointed

December 17, 2014, 8:13 am
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I just took the OAT the second time (first time was in January) and got

QR 340 (330 first time)
RC 320 (300 first time)
BIO 290 (300)
GC 320 (340)
OC 320 (310)
Physics 300 (290)
TS 310 (300)
AA 320 (310)

Did only marginally better this time and actually did worse in bio and gen chem. I felt I studied a lot more (~4 months) and more extensively and used WAY more resources than the first time. I used Chads videos, princeton review, Kaplan, and Topscore where last time I only used a Princeton...

Retook OAT 2nd time and disappointed
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Visit SDN Test Prep Week 2015!

May 20, 2015, 5:07 am
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Visit the SDN Exhibition Forums now to enter for the chance to win great raffle prizes!

SDN hosts this online exhibition to give you an opportunity to check out the products and services available from test prep companies, publishers, and application and admissions specialists. Many companies are also offering exclusive discounts to SDN members during the event....

Visit SDN Test Prep Week 2015!
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OAT biology section

May 22, 2015, 6:36 pm
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hi im studying for the OAT from the Kaplan OAT book , but i have a friend that just took it in June and she told me that the general chemistry and orgo section on the kaplan OAT book are actually harder then the actual test. also that the biology section is way harder on the actual test and that the physics is about the same except that on the test you get motion graphs and lots of optics which are not really covered as much on the kaplan book. if this is the case how do you think i should...

OAT biology section
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OAT cracker

May 24, 2015, 5:08 am
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Are the questions on OAT Cracker similar to those actually seen on the OAT? Thanks.
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The OAT Experience and Study Advice

May 24, 2015, 7:49 am
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This is a very long and comprehensive explanation of what I did to prepare for the OAT, and my experience in taking the OAT.

I took my OAT last week. I understand what those that are seeing this are going through. You want to try to get a sense of what it will be like, how similar to Kaplan practice tests it really is, how are the questions asked exactly, etc. For the most part, the OAT experience posts I read before I took mine ended up being accurate. I decided to give back to the forum...

The OAT Experience and Study Advice
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What are my chances of getting into Optometry School?

December 20, 2014, 1:16 am
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Hey guys! I was just wondering what your opinion was about my chances of getting into optometry school.

I'm an English major. My overall GPA was 3.55, but my science GPA is 3.12 I believe. I did have to retake a couple of classes. I had a really tough time with Organic Chemistry. I had to take it three times. The first time I got a C-, the second time I got D+, and I finally got a B the third time around. I have an F for Intro to Microbiology because I once I found out that it was the wrong...

What are my chances of getting into Optometry School?
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Bio section OAT

May 29, 2015, 6:08 pm
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How did you guys prep for the Bio section of the OAT?
To anyone who has tried, did you use Khan Academy videos for DAT/MCAT? (Is that helpful to those who ahve used it?) and has anyone used the AP Bio Princeton Review book to prep?
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is TPR Cracking the OAT 2012 good to study for the exam?

June 1, 2015, 3:56 pm
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I will only be studying this book, will it prepare me or its not good. Has the exam changed or is the 2012 book fine? Any recommendation? Thank you.
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