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Students must consult the Optometry  \n\n| \u003Cbr>Section | \u003Cbr>\\# Questions | \u003Cbr>\\#\u003Cbr>Minutes | \u003Cbr>Score | .\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>Topics Covered |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| Optional Tutorial |  | 15 |  |  |\n| Survey of Natural Sciences | 100 | 90 | 200-\u003Cbr>400 | Biology (40), General Chemistry (30), and Organic Chemistry (30) |\n| Reading Comprehension | 50 | 60 | 200-\u003Cbr>400 | Three reading passages, require the ability to read, comprehend, and thoroughly analyze basic scientific information |\n| Scheduled break (optional) |  | 30 |  |  |\n| Physics Test | 40 | 50 | 200-\u003Cbr>400 | Physics |\n| Quantitative Reasoning | 40 | 45 | 200-\u003Cbr>400 | Algebra, Numeric calculations, Probability & Statistics, Geometry, Trigonometry, & Applied Mathematics (word) problems |\n| Optional Post Test Survey |  | 15 |  |  |\n\nAdmission Test website for more detailed instructions and information  \nImportant Information  \n• Required by ALL optometry schools.  \n• Scores range from 200 to 400 and are reported in increments of 10.  \n• Computer-Based Testing – Exam offered year-round at Prometric Test Centers.  \n• $510 fee (as of July 2022)– Covers the cost of sending scores to optometry school added at the time of application. $50 additional fee applies for each additional score report after application submitted.  \n• Average test score for accepted students is 331 (somewhere around 300 is acceptable) nationwide and OSU Optometry average is 339.  \n• Unofficial test score report and explanation received immediately upon completion of OAT. No other score report will be sent to the examinee. Official scores will be released to schools approximately three weeks after the test date. Schools of optometry require official score reports for decision-making.  \n• Applicants who have three or more OAT attempts must apply for permission to test again. From that point forward, they may retest only once per 12-month period.  \nResources  \n•  Official OAT Program Guide  \n• Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometr  \n•  Optometry Centralized Application Service (OptomCAS)  \n• UC Learning Commons: Test strategies, note taking, test anxiety, supplemental instruction, tutoring.  \n• Test preparation – Educate yourself by investigating all options thoroughly prior to committing. This is not an exhaustive list and PPAC does not endorse any specific test preparation company:  \no  Kaplan; OAT Bootcamp  \nOAT General Information handout, updated Oct 2022","cbCaiu3f5M2OABxF","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiu3f5M2OABxF","pdf",253242,"English","# OAT Overview\n# Test Sections and Timing\n## Optional Tutorial\n## Survey of Natural Sciences\n## Reading Comprehension\n## Scheduled break (optional)\n## Physics Test\n## Quantitative Reasoning\n## Optional Post Test Survey\n# Important Information\n# Resources","[{\"question\":\"What sections are included in the OAT and how long does each section take?\",\"answer\":\"The guide lists Optional Tutorial (15 minutes), Survey of Natural Sciences (100 questions, 90 minutes), Reading Comprehension (50 questions, 60 minutes), an optional scheduled break (30 minutes), Physics Test (40 questions, 50 minutes), Quantitative Reasoning (40 questions, 45 minutes), and an optional post-test survey (15 minutes).\"},{\"question\":\"How are OAT scores calculated and what is the score range?\",\"answer\":\"Scores range from 200 to 400 and are reported in increments of 10. 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