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These services include the following: the distribution of application support materials, compilation of faculty evaluations and other pertinent information on each student, and forwarding of these materials to the school(s) of the applicant’s choice. We offer this service because most professional schools prefer a centralized system of gathering application support materials.  \nOne of the goals of the Office of Health Professions Advising is to help you with all aspects of the application process. However, it is your responsibility to see that the required materials reach our office by the deadlines.  \nIn order to assist you with the application process, the following checklist is provided:  \n Make arrangements to take the OAT. Registration available at: [https://www.ada.org/oat/index.html](https://www.ada.org/oat/index.html).  \n􀁸 The OAT is typically offered year round. Almost all optometry schools will accept OAT scores taken prior to the October that proceeds the matriculation year. Check with individual schools for exact requirements, as they may vary. For example, a student wishing to matriculate to optometry school in the fall of 2019, taking the OAT in September of 2018 or earlier is recommended.  \n􀁸 For many students, taking the OAT for the first time in April or May is a good strategy; if you are pleased with your spring score, you may apply much earlier in the cycle. If you need time to prepare for a second attempt in July, August, or even September, you have that opportunity.  \nAttempting the test for the first time later in the summer only gives you a single opportunity in a given application year, but may be the best option for some.  \n Complete the UA Pre-Application (UA Pre-App), and return it to the Health Professions Advising Office.  \n􀁸 The priority deadline for UA Pre-App submission is March 29, 2018. UA Pre-Apps received after March 29th cannot be guaranteed a committee interview with our office.  \n􀁸 A recent photo is required and must be included with your UA Pre-App.  \n􀁸 Most supplemental applications will require a photo. Ensure this photo is a headshot of you in professional/business casual attire. The goal is to present yourself as a mature professional.  \n􀁸 The Health Professions Advising Office WILL NOT conduct your committee interview without your completed pre-application, photo, and your letters of recommendation. No exceptions.  \n Contact, in person, the faculty members and personal references who will be completing the evaluation  \nforms for you, and request that those be returned to the Health Professions Advising Office.  \n􀁸 Use the evaluation forms to request academic and personal letters of recommendation. These forms can be found under the “2019 Applicants” tab [of](of www.prehealth.ua.edu)[ ](of www.prehealth.ua.edu)[www.prehealth.ua.edu](of www.prehealth.ua.edu)  \n􀁸 Sign and date the forms prior to sending them to your recommenders.  \n􀁸 You should request a maximum of five letters: 2-3 from faculty who have taught you in a college course, and 1-2 personal references. More is not always better.  \n􀁸 Good choices for personal references include optometrists you have shadowed, former employers, volunteer coordinators, etc. Do not ask an immediate family member for a letter of recommendation.  \n􀁸 Letters should be on official letterhead when possible and always signed and dated by the recommender.  \n􀁸 Upon completion, signed letters should be returned to [prehealthrecs@ua.edu](prehealthrecs@ua.edu) or mailed to:  \nOffice of Health Professions Advising  \nBox 870268  \nTuscaloosa AL 35487-0268.  \n Complete a committee interview with the Office of Health Professions Advising.  \n􀁸 Your UA interview WILL NOT be scheduled until you have submitted your UA Pre-App and all of your recommenders have su","cbCaiemYTi7ZSL3r","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiemYTi7ZSL3r","pdf",753778,"English","# OAT preparation and registration\n## OAT scheduling and acceptance guidance\n# UA Pre-Application requirements\n## Priority submission deadline and photo\n## Committee interview prerequisites\n# Letters of recommendation process\n## Who to contact and evaluation forms\n## Letter rules and return method\n# Committee interview and composite evaluation\n## Interview timing and purpose\n## Uploading committee packets to OPTOMCAS\n# Primary application through OPTOMCAS\n## Online submission responsibilities and timing","[{\"question\":\"What is the Office of Health Professions Advising responsible for during the application process?\",\"answer\":\"It distributes application support materials, compiles faculty evaluations and other pertinent student information, and forwards them to the applicant’s chosen school(s).\"},{\"question\":\"What are the key requirements and deadlines for the UA Pre-App and related materials?\",\"answer\":\"The UA Pre-App priority deadline is March 29, 2018, and it must include a recent photo. 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