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The OAT is sponsored by the Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry (ASCO) for applicants seeking admission to an  \noptometry program.  \n\n| OAT Sections and Times |  |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| Survey of the\u003Cbr>Natural\u003Cbr>Sciences | Biology, General Chemistry, and Organic Chemistry | 100 items | 90 min. |\n| Reading Comprehension | Three reading passages on various scientific topics | 50 items | 50 min. |\n| Physics | Units and vectors, linear kinematics, statics, dynamics, etc. | 40 items | 50 min. |\n| Quantitative\u003Cbr>Reasoning | Numeric\u003Cbr>calculations, algebra, etc. | 40 items | 45 min. |\n| Total Time | About 4 hours and 40 min., including break, tutorial, and survey |  |  |\n\nScore Range and Averages  \nOAT: scored between 200 400 Average Score: varies based on university  \nRetakes  \nApplicants must wait at least 90 days from their last attempt to retake the OAT. Applicants who have 3 or more OAT attempts must apply for permission to test again, and from that point forward may only retest once per 12 month period.  \nCost and Fees  \nGeneral Test: $435  \nRescheduling Fee: $100  \nPartial fee waivers for the OAT are available to examinees in cases of severe financial hardship. The waiver is 50% of test fees and includes the fee for the test and the five official transcript reports.  \nTop 10 Optometry Schools & Students’ Average OAT Scores  \nUC Berkeley 354  \nState University of NY 342  \nOhio State 325  \nUniversity of AL 321  \nUniversity of Houston 326  \nFerris State 324  \nNova Southeastern 320  \nIllinois College 324  \nSouthern CA College 332  \nPacific U 320  \nFor more information on the OAT and how to register visit [http://www.ada.org/en/oat](http://www.ada.org/en/oat)","cbCaip66VRCu5ng7","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaip66VRCu5ng7","pdf",118183,"English","# OAT Sections and Times\n# Score Range and Averages\n# Retakes\n# Cost and Fees\n# Top 10 Optometry Schools & Students’ Average OAT Scores","[{\"question\":\"What subjects are covered in the Survey of the Natural Sciences section of the OAT?\",\"answer\":\"This section covers Biology, General Chemistry, and Organic Chemistry.\"},{\"question\":\"What is the policy for retaking the OAT if an applicant has already attempted it three or more times?\",\"answer\":\"Applicants with three or more attempts must apply for permission to test again and are limited to one retest per 12-month period.\"},{\"question\":\"Are there any financial assistance options for the OAT?\",\"answer\":\"Yes, partial fee waivers covering 50% of test fees are available for examinees experiencing severe financial hardship.\"}]","OAT Information Sheet - Optometry Admission Test Guide | PDF"]