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It outlines how OptomCAS calculates the BCP GPA and how applicants can compute it themselves using biology, chemistry, and physics points with unit conversions. 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These tests expire like the OAT, and the test must be taken within the two-year period prior to the opening of the admissions cycle on July 1.","https://schema.org",{"og:url":83,"og:type":125,"og:title":65,"og:site_name":95,"og:description":67},"article",{"robots":127,"canonical":83},"index,follow",{"doc_id":129,"site_id":62},289270,1789634870,{"code":4,"msg":5,"data":132},{"doc_id":129,"user_id":133,"nickname":92,"user_avatar":134,"doc_module":4,"category_id":19,"category_name":20,"doc_title":65,"doc_description":67,"doc_content":135,"file_id":136,"file_url":137,"file_type":138,"file_size":139,"view_count":105,"is_deleted":4,"is_public":8,"is_downloadable":8,"audit_status":8,"page_count":8,"language":140,"language_code":63,"site_id":62,"html_lang":63,"table_of_contents":141,"faqs":142,"seo_title":143,"seo_description":67,"update_tm":130,"read_time":81},962084925290,"https://ap-avatar.wpscdn.com/davatar_085a072bc5b1113ac321206ff7593b45","Other than the OAT, are there other standardized admissions tests accepted by SCCO?  \nWhat tests does SCCO accept besides the OAT, and is there anything else I should know when considering taking these tests instead?  \nWhile the OAT is the preferred standardized test, SCCO does accept the MCAT, DAT, or PCAT. SCCO will also accept the GRE for those applicants with a BCP (biology chemistry physics) GPA of 3.5 or higher (there is no minimum GPA qualification for the MCAT, DAT, or PCAT) .  \nOnce your application is submitted and verified, OptomCAS calculates the BCP GPA which will be available for your review. It will be OptomCAS’ calculation of your any one of your GPAs that will be official. To calculate your own BCPGPA, combine all biology, chemistry, and physics grade points and divide by the total units. To combine quarter and semester units, use a conversion ratio of 3 quarter units equals 2.7 semester units or use an online GPA calculator that converts the units for you.  \nWhat are considered competitive GRE scores? Are there any minimum requirements?  \nTo be competitive, here is what advised should you decide to apply with GRE scores:  \n• Quantitative Reasoning section score of 167  \n• Verbal section score of 162  \n• Minimum requirement of BCP (biology, chemistry, physics) GPA of 3.50  \nWhat are considered competitive scores for MCAT, DAT, or PCAT scores? Are there any minimum requirements?  \nTo be competitive, here is what advised should you decide to apply with one of these standardized test scores:  \n• MCAT: 480-500 range  \n• DAT: 17-19 range  \n• PCAT: 415-430 range  \n• No minimum requirements for scores or GPA  \nDo these scores ever expire?  \nJust like the OAT, these other standardized test scores do expire. The test must be taken within the two year period prior to the opening of the admissions cycle on July 1.  \nIf I opt to take a test other than the OAT, will I be evaluated differently than someone who takes the OAT?  \nApplying with standardized test scores other than the OAT will not make you any less competitive.  \nIf you are submitting GRE test scores and given that you meet the minimum 3.5 BCP GPA, SCCO’s application review process and standards are the same regardless of which standardized test an applicant submits.  \nHow do I get my official scores submitted to SCCO for evaluation?  \nFollow OptomCAS instructions to submit your GRE scores as a part of your OptomCAS application. For the DAT, MCAT, and PCAT, log onto the respective testing sites and have your official scores submitted by using the service offered, either by sending them directly to SCCO via U.S. mail or email.  \nElectronic submission [to:](to: ODAdmissions@ketchum.edu)[ ](to: ODAdmissions@ketchum.edu)[ODAdmissions@ketchum.edu](to: ODAdmissions@ketchum.edu) care of Jane Ann Munroe, OD Assistant Dean of Admissions, SCCO  \nU.S. mail submission to: SCCO Office of Admissions  \nMarshall B. Ketchum University  \n2575 Yorba Linda Blvd  \nFullerton, CA 92831  \nREV JAM 16Jul2021","cbCaifDBdrWEHAsv","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaifDBdrWEHAsv","pdf",131756,"English","# Accepted standardized tests besides the OAT\n## Test options and BCP GPA requirements\n## How OptomCAS calculates BCP GPA\n# Competitive scores and minimum requirements\n## GRE competitive scores\n## MCAT, DAT, PCAT competitive ranges\n# Test expiration and evaluation differences\n## Score validity period\n## Whether applicants are evaluated differently\n# Submitting official scores to SCCO\n## GRE via OptomCAS\n## DAT/MCAT/PCAT via testing sites and direct submission","[{\"question\":\"What standardized tests does SCCO accept besides the OAT?\",\"answer\":\"SCCO accepts the MCAT, DAT, or PCAT, and it also accepts the GRE for applicants with a BCP (biology, chemistry, physics) GPA of 3.5 or higher.\"},{\"question\":\"How is the BCP GPA calculated and what minimum is required for GRE applicants?\",\"answer\":\"OptomCAS calculates the BCP GPA from the applicant’s biology, chemistry, and physics grade points divided by total units, using a conversion of 3 quarter units equals 2.7 semester units. GRE applicants must have a minimum BCP GPA of 3.50.\"},{\"question\":\"Do GRE, MCAT, DAT, and PCAT scores expire, and when must the test be taken?\",\"answer\":\"Yes. These tests expire like the OAT, and the test must be taken within the two-year period prior to the opening of the admissions cycle on July 1.\"}]","Alternatives to the OAT Accepted by SCCO - v3 | PDF"]