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Students must consult the Optometry Admission Test website for more detailed instructions and information.  \n\n| Section | \\# Questions | \\#\u003Cbr>Minutes | Score | Topics Covered |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| Optional Tutorial |  | 15 |  |  |\n| Survey of Natural Sciences | 100 | 90 | 200-\u003Cbr>400 | Biology(40), General Chemistry(30),\u003Cbr>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\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• $490 fee – Covers the cost of sending scores to optometry school added at the time of application. $45 additional fee applies for each additional score report after application submitted.  \n• Average test score for accepted students is 331 nationwide and Ohio State 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 test date.  \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 Optometry – Test Prep  \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. 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