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	Student and Advisor Information - Optometry Admission Test (OAT) FAQ
		The Optometry Admission Test (OAT) is a standardized examination designed to measure general academic ability and comprehension of scientific information.
		The OAT is sponsored by the Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry (ASCO) for applicants seeking admission to an optometry program.
		All schools and colleges of optometry in the United States, and the University of Waterloo, Canada require the OAT.
	www.opted.org /info_oat.cfm (388 words)

	WebExam.com - OAT Information (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		The Optometry Admission Test (OAT) is a measurement device which helps to evaluate the knowledge and achievement of the student who is applying to the medical colleges.
		Thus this testing evaluation is a way for these students to demonstrate that they have the same or more knowledge than those students who may have taken easier courses or who had less competitive classes and thus received higher grades.
		This examination is created and produced expressly for colleges that use the OAT in their admission process The purpose and composition of this examination is determined by those types of skills, aptitudes and abilities that are felt to be important, essential and basic by those graduate schools in order to succeed in their academic programs.
	www.webexam.com /oat.html (2692 words)

	Optometry Admission Test (OAT) Pre-Optometry Club
		The Optometry Admission Test (OAT) is a computerized, standardized, multiple choice exam designed to measure general academic ability and comprehension of scientific information.
		Official transcripts, which include results from the four most recent tests taken, are then mailed to the schools that the examinee chose at the time of registration.
		Each section or subsection of the OAT is scored on a 200-400 scale, with 300 signifying an "average" score.
	optometry.osu.edu /preopt_club/3901.cfm (358 words)

	Berkeley Optometry: Optometry Admission Test (OAT)
		The OAT is prepared and administered by the Optometry Admission Testing Program at the direction of the Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry (ASCO - OAT).
		Testing is available year round and an examinee can select the date, time, and place to test.
		Berkeley Optometry accepts OAT results from tests taken no more than 3 years prior to the opening date of the admissions cycle for which they are to be considered.
	spectacle.berkeley.edu /opt_txtpp/admissions/admitoat.html (288 words)

	Santa Rosa Junior College
		The test is offered in February and October of each year by the Optometry Admission Testing Program, 211 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611, (312) 440-2693.
		Students are advised to take the OAT at an early stage in their academic career and plan to retake the test, if necessary, to improve scores.
		One is the Supplementary Application to the School of Optometry, obtained directly from the School, to be submitted to this office along with all college transcripts, three letters of recommendation, and OAT scores.
	www.santarosa.edu /app/counseling/transfer/optometry.html (691 words)

	The Optometry Admissions Test
		The Optometry Admission Test (OAT) is conducted by the Association of Schools and Colleges Of Optometry for applicants seeking admission to schools and colleges of optometry.
		Establishment of a foreign test center is very restricted A request that a candidate be examined overseas must be made in writing from the admission officer at one of the US or Canadian Optometry schools or the preoptometry advisor.
		The admission officer or preoptometry adviser must provide the name and address of an oticially recognized educational college or university, the name of its president or dean, and the name of the appropriate testing faculty at the overseas institution.
	www.opt.uab.edu /icare/oat.htm (1257 words)

	Admission Tests at Evergreen (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		The Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) is designed to help admission committees predict which of their applicants will be successful in medical school and to encourage students interested in medicine to pursue broad undergraduate study in the natural and social sciences and in the humanities.
		The tests themselves are developed and revised periodically with the assistance of committees of recognized authorities in specific subject fields.
		The OAT is prepared and administered by the Optometry Admission Testing Program for applicants seeking admission to schools and colleges of optometry.
	www.evergreen.edu /career/gradAdmissionTests.htm (2447 words)

	Student and Advisor Information - FAQ
		The requirements for admission to the schools and colleges of optometry vary, but students wishing to study optometry should be certain to take at least a year of biology, chemistry, organic chemistry, general physics, and microbiology; English; college mathematics; and other social science and humanities courses.
		Most optometry schools and colleges require applicants to complete an application, write a personal essay; submit transcripts from colleges attended by the applicant; take the Optometry Admission Test (OAT) and submit scores; provide letters of recommendation; participate in a personal interview; and demonstrate experience or exposure to the field of optometry.
		To be eligible to take the National Board of Optometry Examination and all state licensure examinations, you must have graduated from one of the seventeen schools/colleges of optometry in the United States that are accredited by the Council on Optometric Education.
	www.opted.org /info_faq.cfm (2232 words)

	HPAC Optometry
		While not always formally stated as a selection criterion, candidates for optometry school are encouraged to obtain some exposure to the field of optometry by observing in the office of an optometrist on a regularly scheduled basis for a period of time.
		Optometry is one of the health professional fields included in the WICHE agreement between the western states.
		Notifications of acceptance to colleges of optometry are usually in late spring or early summer prior to the beginning of school in the fall.
	www.isu.edu /itrc/nosearch/edwin/hpac/HPAC/optometry.shtml (1129 words)

	Career Center - Applying to Optometry School (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		Applying to an optometry school is somewhat of a lengthy process and you should plan on applying one year in advance of entering a program.
		The last paper-based version of the OAT will be October 15, 2005 and must be taken no later than the Fall of the year preceding the intended date of registration in a school of optometry.
		The average OAT scores for all sixteen schools and colleges ranged from 310 to 358 on a scale that ranges from 200 to 400.
	career.berkeley.edu /Health/OptomApp.stm (676 words)

	SCCO - Admissions Requirements
		The test is given by the Optometry Admission Testing Program, 211 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611; Telephone 800.232.2159; email www.opted.org.
		The Optometry Admissions Test (OAT), which has traditionally been offered two times a year in February and October, is now being offered as a computerized test at Prometric Testing Centers, www.2test.com, located in the United States as well as Canada.
		Factors considered include: available space, admissions standards, reason for the transfer request, appropriateness of courses completed to the academic level to which transfer is requested, and personal attributes of the applicant.
	www.scco.edu /admissions/admreq.html (1030 words)

	IAUPR School of Optometry - Procedure for Requesting Admission
		The application for admission should be filed as soon as possible after August of the academic year prior to the year in which the applicant would like to commence study.
		To be eligible for early admission in January, the candidate must take the OAT in the fall so that the results reach the School before December.
		All letters should be addressed and sent directly to the admissions committee and must be received before April 1 of the calendar year in which the applicant plans to begin classes.
	www.optonet.inter.edu /admissions/adm_processreq.html (528 words)

	College of Optometry - Admission Requirements (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		The College of Optometry seeks to admit students who are both academically and personally qualified to complete the four-year professional optometric program and to practice optometry in a highly competent, ethical, and responsible manner.
		The Admissions Committee of the college sets policies and procedures for admission and recommends to the dean of the college who shall be admitted.
		In order for a student to be considered for transfer from another professional optometry program, the student must have satisfactorily completed at least one year of course work and be in good academic standing in a school of optometry accredited by the Accreditation Council on Education of the American Optometric Association.
	www.uh.edu /grad_catalog/opt/opt_admissions.html (1171 words)

	Optometry \| GCSU
		Admission to the professional school requires a minimum of two years of undergraduate college work.
		Since requirements vary slightly from one optometry school to another, it is advisable to check with the specific college of optometry to which you plan to apply regarding their admission requirements.
		The profession of optometry is growing rapidly and opportunities for future optometrists are projected to be excellent.
	www.gcsu.edu /optometry (423 words)

	Messiah College: Pre-Health Professions Advising Program
		Undergraduate pre-requisites for graduate-level training in Optometry vary by academic institution, and students interested in the field of Optometry are encouraged to research individual requirements for programs of interest.
		The test is offered in the Fall and Spring of each year and must be taken no later than the Fall of the year preceding the intended date of registration in a school of optometry.
		Students are also advised to take the OAT at an early stage in their academic career and plan to retake the test to improve scores.
	www.messiah.edu /departments/premedhealth/prehealth/optometry.html (905 words)

	School of Optometry 2001-2003: Professional Optometry Degree Program
		The Indiana University School of Optometry expects that admitted students will be able to meet all of the functional standards for optometric education established by the Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry.
		The student must have a minimum cumulative average of B in the optometry curriculum, be in good standing with his or her present institution, and have a compelling reason for wanting to transfer to Indiana University's School of Optometry.
		When a failing grade is recorded in an optometry course, the instructor(s) may require specific remedial procedures to be taken by the student before readmission to the course.
	www.indiana.edu /~bulletin/iub/optometry/2001-2003/program.html (7604 words)

	NAU Biomedical Professions OAT Info (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		The Optometry Admission Test (OAT) is a standardized examination designed to measure general academic ability and comprehension of scientific information.
		All schools and colleges of optometry in the United States and Canada require the Optometry Admission Test.
		The OAT exam is computerized and examinees are allowed to take the OAT an unlimited number of times but must wait at least 90 days between testing dates.
	www.nau.edu /~premed/tests/oatinfo.htm (102 words)

	Application & General Admission Policy : Future Students : College of Optometry : The Ohio State University
		Admissions are done on a rolling basis and early application is strongly recommended.
		Applicants are required to take the Optometry Admission Test (OAT) which is now available in a computer-based version with frequent test dates offered throughout the year.
		Ohio State students who are interested in optometry and who are in good academic standing should consult a counselor in their college office to ensure completion of pre-optometry requirements and to complete a major which may help them in their later studies in optometry.
	optometry.osu.edu /futurestudents/policies.cfm (819 words)

	The Texas Optometry Association Inc
		Optometry is a dynamic and challenging career that allows you to help people, achieve personal growth, earn community respect, have job flexibility, and reach financial success.
		Colleges of optometry require an excellent college grade point average, a solid performance on the Optometric Admissions Test, and completion of accredited college courses in basic sciences, mathematics, and psychology.
		Competition for admission to one of the seventeen schools of optometry is intense with, only the top applicants gaining admission.
	texas.optometry.net /public/career (562 words)

	Kaplan Pioneers Online Test Prep Programs for Dental and Optometry Students - Kaplan, Inc.
		The Dental Admission Test (DAT) is designed to provide dental schools with common measures for comparing the qualifications of applicants.
		The Optometry Admission Test (OAT) was developed by the American Optometry Association and is sponsored by the Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry.
		The OAT is designed to predict general academic ability and measure the two skills needed by future optometrists: scientific knowledge and analytical ability.
	www.kaplan.com /AboutKaplan/PressReleases/Archive/2004/May_14-kap_dat_0504.htm?wbc_purpose=Basic&WBCMODE=PresentationUnpublished (688 words)

	Non-academic Requirements \| Prospective Optometry Students \| University of Waterloo
		The OAT is a standardized test administered by the Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry (ASCO) for all of North America.
		Applicants must ensure that their OAT scores are sent directly to the School of Optometry.
		The Admission Committee is neither aware of, nor affected by, other personal data contained in the OAT application.
	www.optometry.uwaterloo.ca /prospective/od/nonacademicreqs.html (786 words)

	Pre-Optometry (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		If additional testing or treatment is indicated, the patient may be referred to a specialist such as contact lenses,binocular vision, vision rehabilitation, or ocular disease.
		The Optometry Admission Test (OAT) is given in February and October.
		Students should plan to take the OAT for the first time in thespring of their second year of college.
	zoology.muohio.edu /Premed/pre-optometry.html (540 words)

	Drury University: Optometry Admission Test (OAT)
		The Optometry Admission Test (OAT) is a standardized test designed to measure general academic ability and comprehension of scientific information.
		The OAT is computerized and prospective students may take it an unlimited number of times.
		Success on the test requires at least one year of collegiate education, including courses in biology, general chemistry, organic chemistry, and physics.
	www.drury.edu /multinl/story.cfm?nlid=293&id=16166 (129 words)

	Optometry
		Admissions committees will evaluate an applicant based on grade point average, performance on the OAT, extracurricular and community service activites, personal interview, and other factors specific to the school.
		The mean GPA for students admitted to optometry school is a 3.24 and the average age is 24.
		The four-year curriculum for a Doctor of Optometry usually includes the first two years emphasizing classroom and laboratory work in the basic sciences and the remaining two years composed of supervised patient care.
	www.jhu.edu /~advising/PREPROF/Optometry.html (414 words)

	Optometry Information / University of Washington
		Each optometry program requires biology, chemistry, physics, English (often two courses), psychology and at least two quarters of math (most require at least one quarter of calculus and one quarter of statistics).
		Ask for the free publication "Optometry: a Field with Vision." Addresses for all the optometry schools are listed; you should contact each school you are considering for their specific admission requirements.
		You may wish to meet with an adviser at Undergraduate Advising to discuss your plans and confirm that you are taking the correct UW courses to meet the admission requirements of the schools to which you plan to apply.
	www.washington.edu /students/ugrad/advising/preopt.html (566 words)

	Pre-Professional Health Advising - Admission Tests
		The Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) for medical, osteopathic, podiatric and some veterinary schools, the Dental Admission Test (DAT), Optometry Admission Test (OAT), and the Pharmacy College Admission Test (PCAT) are the major ones.
		Most of the tests have a registration deadline at least a month before the test is administered, so it is important to get your registration completed in a timely manner.
		Postponing the test to the late summer/fall of the junior year should only be done in very unusual circumstances, since it postpones consideration of your application to a very busy time for admission committees.
	www.xavier.edu /health_advising/admission_tests.cfm (601 words)

	OAT, Optometry Admission Test - Testing Center - Services - Office of Educational Assessment (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		Dates are set by the test company and tests are administered simultaneously nation-wide.
		Test companies often publish bulletins that provide information about test dates, registration procedures, and preparing for the test.
		Call the UW Testing Center during the week prior to testing for standby reporting details, at 206-543-1170 and press "2".
	www.washington.edu /oea/services/testing_center/exams/oat.html (166 words)

	Steps for Applying to Optometry School
		The application for optometry school takes at least a year, so be sure to finish your required sciences, as well as any volunteer work or research by the end of your junior year.
		Optometry schools will invite you to interview after they have reviewed your information (some schools will not schedule interviews until file is complete).
		You are required to pay fees to take the OAT, to submit your applications, and to submit secondary applications to the individual optometry schools that require them(some of these fees may be waived or reduced if you can document financial need).
	www.callutheran.edu /career_services/grad_school/StepsforApplyingtoOptometrySchool.php (752 words)

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