This is a discussion taken from SCCO’s Facebook Group for Pre-optometry Students. Students talk about how to access practice OAT tests. Question: I was wondering where is the best place to take OAT practice tests? Answer #1: I would go to the local university library and head straight […]
This is a discussion taken from SCCO’s Facebook Group for Pre-optometry Students. Students talk about methods to improve scores on standardized tests, (i.e. the OAT). Question: I have trouble taking standardized tests. They psych me out! I’m worried about doing well on the OAT. Any suggestions for […]
This is a discussion taken from SCCO’s Facebook Group for Pre-optometry Students. Various methods of how to plan study time for the OAT are discussed. Question: I’m curious to know how people scheduled their time to study within 2-3 months or less. With my situation, I will […]
This is advice given from a pre-optometry student on SCCO’s Facebook Group for Pre-optometry Students. If anyone wants a great FREE website to review Organic Chemistry, check this out: http://ochem.jsd.claremont.edu/tutorials.htm Simple videos, but they improved my comprehension of what the reactions really mean (easier to remember!).
This is a discussion taken from SCCO’s Facebook Group for Pre-optometry Students: Question: I have a question regarding scheduling an appointment to take the OAT exam. I read the ASCO OAT Guide and just wanted to get clarification on how long this process actually takes. First we apply to […]
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 […]
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