OAT ADVICE
I am interested to know how my OAT score stacks up against others out there and if I have a chance at optometry schools even with a low overall GPA. QR: 380 RC: 270 BIO:350 GC: 340 OC: 360 PHYS: 400...
View ArticleOAT in 1 week, Advice?
My OAT is in 1 week. I’ve spent probably 4 months studying on top of working full time. Ive taken several practice exams and took the ADA practice exam today. I was hoping to score a LOT better and I’m...
View Article2021 OAT Breakdown/Experience (Score: 370AA)
I just took the OAT and I’m pretty happy with my scores. I’ll do my best to share my OAT experience. I was initially going to take the OAT earlier this year but had to postpone it because of a busy...
View ArticleBest OAT Resource for Me (Current OPT 1)
Hey guys I am a current OPT1 who just finished their first round of midterms. I wanted to make a post on here now that school has slowed down a bit. I used SDN a lot when I was preparing for the...
View Article350AA/360TS on OAT + resources I used
I took my OAT a couple of days ago and wanted to share my scores & resources since these posts helped me tons while I was studying. Before I started using OAT booster, I split an account with other...
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350AA/360TS My Oat Breakdown
Hello! I took my OAT last week and was pleasantly surprised with my scores. I wanted to share how I studied, my scores, and what resources I used. My scores the first score is what my average practice...
View ArticleToday I took the OAT and got a 350. Here's my recommendation:
I recently switched career paths and left medical school to pursue optometry. I started my OptomCAS application in September and submitted it, October 15th. Don't forget all the supplemental fees; I...
View ArticleOAT and application process
Hey everyone! I am currently thinking of taking the OAT this coming august, but I don't see dates offered in July and August. Is it too early or are they filled up? Also, do we pay for the OAT before...
View ArticleStudying for the OAT (HELP!!!)
Hey everyone! Since the eligibility period to write the OAT is 7 months from when you apply, I only have till July to study. I was planning on taking the test in August but my studying period has...
View ArticleOAT Breakdown 2021 AA 340/TS 350
Hi! I took the OAT back in October 2021, which was admittedly a while ago, but I did write down my initial thoughts right after the exam. I waited to make this post after completing my applications and...
View ArticleWhat is the best practice questions resource to buy?
I currently own the kaplan textbook- which I like because I wanted to have a physical textbook to go through. It comes with a question bank and 2 tests. I feel like that isn't enough practice though....
View ArticleOAT Equations/constants
Hey!! I have begun studying for the OAT, and to help guide the process I have a few questions for those of you who have written the OAT already. I have been getting varied responses on these questions...
View ArticleActual OAT Scores vs Practice OAT Scores
I wrote the OAT in early May and thought posts comparing real oat scores with practice oat scores were very helpful in gauging where I was at with my studying and comparing the difficulty of practice...
View ArticleOAT Study Breakdown
I recently took the OAT and I am very happy with my score. I know the process of studying for the OAT can be very overwhelming and tiring, so I wanted to share my experience in case others are looking...
View Article2022 OAT Breakdown (Overall 380, Total Science 400, Bio: 400, Gen Chem: 360,...
I just took my OAT, and I’d like to share my experience, so hopefully anyone anxious about the test can gain some insight on ways to tackle it! This was the one and only OAT I’ve ever taken. I...
View Article2022 OAT Breakdown (390 AA / 400 TS)
2022 OAT Breakdown (390 AA / 400 TS) I recently took the OAT on 8/12 and was very happy with my scores, so I thought I’d make a detailed post in case it helps any of you since I found them helpful when...
View Article2022 OAT breakdown (360 in AA and TS)
Hello members of SDN. I took my last month, and my official scores came out yesterday: 360 in TS and AA. I’m going to try my best to explain my experience with preparing for this difficult exam. I had...
View Article2022 OAT BREAKDOWN 390 AA// 400 TS
I would like to speak about my experience studying for the OAT as reading these breakdowns was helpful to me when I was preparing. I do want to preface this breakdown by saying that I sacrificed a lot...
View ArticleOAT Breakdown (400 TS, 380 AA)
(EXTREMELY LONG POST INCOMING) So I took the OAT last week and I was very happy with my score so I just wanted to write a breakdown to help any future OAT writers! I studied over a span of 3 and 1/2...
View ArticleOAT Breakdown (TS: 370, AA: 360)
Hi everyone! I took my OAT last week and wanted to reflect on it. I studied for 3 months, around 5-7 hours a day with frequent breaks. To study for the OAT, I mainly used OAT Booster and practiced with...
View ArticleOAT Breakdown (370 AA / 380 TS)
I took the OAT last weekend & I wanted to share how I prepared for the test! Reading other people’s breakdowns helped me a TON while I was studying 😊 I gave myself 3 months to study - I was working...
View ArticleOAT Breakdown (400AA / 400TS)
Study material used OATBooster – 11/10 This is basically the only thing I used for studying. The questions are very similar to the actual OAT, especially the ones on the practice tests. There are...
View Article2022 OAT Breakdown (AA: 390)
I took the OAT last week and was surprised to see my score! Here’s how I studied and found the actual exam: Studying I wrote the exam on August 31 after studying for 10 weeks. I was on summer break so...
View ArticleAre the OAT physics questions just as hard as Chad’s physics questions?
If you’ve taken Chad’s quizzes for physics then you probably know what I’m talking about.. The first few questions from his quizzes are simple and easy, then the last few of his questions get so...
View ArticleOAT Breakdown
Hello, I received my score on 8/18. I scored a 400 in every category: (400/400/400/400/400/400). I have been helping many people decide how to study in a short time frame (<6 weeks) and I would love...
View Article2022 OAT Study Plan / Exam Experience (380 AA / 380 AA)
After over 3 months of trying to juggle studying with classwork, my OAT is finally done! For some background, I’m a nontraditional student who hadn’t taken a single science prereq before the fall of...
View Article2022 OAT Breakdown (Score: 340 AA/350 TS)
Hey everyone! I took my OAT this November. Reading other people’s breakdowns really helped with my own preparation so I thought I’d share how I studied as well. Study Material: I solely used OATBooster...
View Article2022 OAT Breakdown (350 AA/360 TS)
Hello everyone! I finished on 11/15/2022, and I’d like to share my experience preparing for this exam. My experience studying for this exam might be peculiar compared to others, but nevertheless here...
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OAT Breakdown (390 AA, 400 TS) I took the OAT at the end of October and was very happy with my scores. I will share with you how I studied in each area. I am currently in my second gap year out of...
View ArticleStudied for a Month on the OAT- 340 AA/ 350 TS
Hello everyone! I wanted to share my scores and experiences for the OAT as I just took it on February 25th! To preface, I had a little less than a month to prepare (about 25 days) therefore it was...
View ArticleOAT Breakdown (TS: 400 AA: 400)
Hello everyone, I just took my OAT (March 2023) and I was pleasantly surprised by my scores. I was lucky enough to have a very solid foundation in the content covered on the OAT so my studying...
View ArticleOAT Breakdown (350AA, 330TS)
General Advice: I studied for about 2 months, and I followed OATBooster’s 10-week schedule with some minor tweaks. One thing to keep in mind is that I am on a gap year and that study schedule is fairly...
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OAT Breakdown
Hi everyone! I took my OAT April 17th, and I am here to breakdown what I did! Before I say the breakdown here are my score reports: Quantitative Reasoning: 390 Reading Comprehension: 340 Biology: 380...
View ArticleOAT Study Breakdown 400/400
Hi, I just took the OAT and am happy to share some tips. Study materials I used OATBooster 10/10 This is truly all you need in order to do well on the exam. The tests are highly reflective of what...
View ArticleMy OAT Breakdown and Advice - AA: 360 TS: 380 Bio: 400 Chem: 390 Orgo: 370...
Hello guys. I just took the OAT on May 25th and I scored really well! I was going to take the OAT in April but I thought I wasn’t prepared enough and I didn’t get much time to study because I was...
View ArticleOAT Breakdown/Experience June 8 2023 (Score: 370 AA, 400 TS)
Hi everyone, I just took my OAT last week in June and was happy with my scores. I will attempt to share my experience prepping for the OAT. Background: I did some light studying during my winter break...
View ArticleOAT Advice/Experience
I recently took the OAT and want to share the method I used to ingest the wide range of material necessary to excel. I’ve included a breakdown of my scores as well. SubjectStandard...
View ArticleOAT Breakdown: 400 TS/ 380AA
Hey y’all! I recently took the OAT and I’m super grateful for my scores! I’ll do my best to give a breakdown of how I prepared and what worked for me! Big thank you to everyone who helped answer my...
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OAT Breakdown: 370 AA/380 TS
Hey y’all! I took the OAT a couple days ago and I’m really happy with the results! I gave myself 3 months to study over the summer while working and taking a couple of classes. Time management was...
View ArticleOAT Breakdown (390 AA/ 400 TS)
Hi! I took the OAT on July 31 after around 7.5 weeks of studying full time 6-8 hours/day. I took chemistry and some biology electives in college, but haven’t taken physics since high school. I learned...
View ArticleOAT Breakdown & Advice
OAT Breakdown: AA 380 & TS 380 I wrote my OAT recently, and would like to share my scores and experience, along with my study methods. I am a Human Biology and Psychology major, and even though I...
View Article2023 OAT Breakdown/Experience
I recently took the OAT in August 2023 and I want to share about the resources that helped me achieve my scores. Study Materials: OATBooster - 10/10: OATBooster was my go-to resource. The practice...
View Article2024 OAT Breakdown (Score: 380 AA, 400 TS)
I took the OAT on January 4 to apply for the 2023-2024 cycle. I really dedicated my time and energy to studying consistently in order to score well so that I can hopefully get in to a school despite me...
View Article2024 OAT Breakdown (370/370)
Hi all! I just took the OAT two days ago, and I wanted to share my experience and thoughts like others that I have learned from. Background: I began studying for the OAT with Booster Prep in January...
View ArticleMay 2024 OAT Breakdown (370AA/390TS)
I took the OAT early May and my overall scores were much higher than I was expecting! I’m just giving a breakdown of what worked for me when I studied. For some background, I graduated last year and...
View ArticleJune 2024 OAT Breakdown (400AA/400TS)
Hello! I recently took the OAT and I wanted to share my experience here in case it might help anyone. I will preface this by saying that I graduated a quarter early, so I had time off of school to...
View Article2024 OAT Breakdown (400AA/400TS)
I started studying for the OAT three months before my exam, but I wasn’t very focused as I was passively watching the videos and just trying to get through the notes as quickly as possible. I also...
View Article2024 Summer OAT Breakdown (390TS/370AA)
Took the OAT a week ago! The posts everyone shared really helped me when I started it a few months back! I’m pretty happy with my scores, so I want to share my experiences, what worked for me and what...
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2024 OAT Breakdown (400AA / 400TS)
Hey guys! I just wrote my OAT a couple days ago and wanted to share my experience because these posts helped me a lot throughout my entire study process this summer. Just for background, I am currently...
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