What follows is a retrospective from an OAT test taker about the OAT. It was originally posted on SCCO’s Facebook Group for Pre-optometry Students: Comment: After successfully making it through the OAT last week, I’d like to share some tips that may helpful: Start studying well in advance […]
This is a discussion taken from SCCO’s Facebook Group for Pre-optometry Students: Question: I was wondering, when you said “You’ll need to memorize and understand the physics equations on the OAT outline” for the physics portion of the OAT, what outline are you referring to? I am kind of […]
This is a discussion taken from SCCO’s Facebook Group for Pre-optometry Students: Question: Has anyone ever heard of Exam Krackers? I know their audio osmosis mp3 was recommended to me but I haven’t heard much about their study materials. Has anyone used this to prepare for the OAT? Any […]
This was posted by Jason on Facebook: I used this site for my OAT studying. Unfortunately I didn’t find it until about 3 weeks before the test. But I did feel it helped me the most. The videos are very affordable and even entertaining! Here’s the link: CourseSaver.com
Taking the Kaplan course to study for the OAT may be out of budget for many students. The course can cost up to $1400 and the On Demand program can be an additional $400 for a more detailed review of either organic chemistry or physics. Although it can […]
Posted on Facebook by a pre-optometry student with follow-up comments from other pre-optometry students and Dr. Munroe: From Justin J: Top Score Pro by Scholar Ware is a program that is set up just like the real OAT. The program has three practice OATs. It is set […]
There’s not much I need to add. It’s all here: concise, accurate and complete. Even though this is about job interviewing, so much of the information translates to applicant interviewing: Here’s the link to the article: “What You’d Wish You’d Known Before Your Job Interview”
Hello Readers! Have you considered taking some time off after graduating from undergrad or are you already in a full-time position? If so, we’re here to provide you with some insight. Both of us were in the same boat a few years ago and decided to enjoy the […]
You finally decide to apply to optometry school. You make a commitment to complete your prerequisites, stay on top of your grades and take the OAT. All of your requirements seem to be complete… but what about shadowing? It’s not always a requirement for optometry school, yet all […]
I remember my interview day at SCCO like it was yesterday. I woke up three hours before my interview time, ate a big delicious breakfast, and arrived to SCCO half an hour early. So you’re probably wondering how I prepared for the interview for me to be this […]
Eryn Kraning, Senior Director of Recruiting and Admissions, SCCO
Jane Ann Munroe, OD, Assistant Dean of Admissions, SCCO