Exams that are accepted by optometry schools*

• GRE ($205), MCAT ($320), DAT ($415), PCAT ($210) and OAT ($465)

• *Please confirm with the institution to which you are applying if the test you desire to take is accepted

 

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OAT Testing Process

• Register to take the exam through ADA (and select to which schools to send scores)

• Register for an exam date and time through Prometric

• Take the exam at a Prometric testing center and receive an unofficial score report after the exam concludes. 

• 3-4 weeks after testing receive verified scores from ADA and scores are sent to the schools requested and posted to OptomCAS

• **Note: Examinees must wait 90 days to retest if they desire

 

 

OAT Partial Fee Waiver 

• In documented cases of severe financial hardship, a limited number of partial fee waivers are available to OAT examinees each calendar year. The partial fee waiver covers 50% of the OAT fee. Partial fee waivers are granted on a first-come, first-served basis to eligible examinees who have submitted the required documents:

• First-time examinee

• U.S. citizen or resident alien

• Has demonstrated financial hardship

• Received financial aid from their school

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Free OAT Resources:

1. Free Kaplan OAT full-length practice exam

2. Chad’s Science Prep Videos

3. ADA Free Practice Exam

4. Kaplan OAT E-mail Question of the Day

 

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Paid OAT Resources:

1. Kaplan OAT Study Book

2. Kaplan OAT Prep-Course

3. Cracking the OAT

4. OAT Bootcamp