If you are considering a future in the optometry field, then the Optometry Admission Test is a must when applying to optometry school. This test is used along with other admission tools to help schools assess your eligibility for courses and programs.
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There are no struct eligibility requirements for this exam. However, it is strongly suggested that you finish at least one year of college, and most OAT test-takers have completed at least two years. Your college courses should include chemistry, organic chemistry, and biology.
The OAT contains 230 multiple-choice questions and has a time limit of 4 hours and 5 minutes.
The test is split into four sections.
The questions in this section are split into three main topics:
The questions in this section are centered around three reading passages that cover various scientific topics. You will not be expected to know or understand the topics before taking the test.
The questions in this section cover the following topics:
The questions in this section cover the following topics:
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To register for the OAT exam, you must first obtain an ADA PIN, which will allow you to submit an application on their website. Your application must include the $520 testing fee, which is non-refundable.
Once your application has been approved, you will be sent further information on scheduling an examination appointment with Prometric.
You should arrive about 30 minutes early to the testing center on exam day, which will leave time for the check-in process to take place. This process involves checking your ID and signing a confidentiality form.
Once you are checked in, you will be asked to place all personal or prohibited items in a secure locker outside the testing area, and you will be given a piece of scratch paper and two pencils to take notes with during the exam.
Once you are ready, the proctor will lead you to the testing station and provide a brief introduction to the testing system before the exam begins.
Your OAT score is established using a scaled scoring system, which takes the number of questions you answered correctly (your raw score) and converts it to a numerical score from 200 to 400. You will receive an unofficial score report before you leave the testing center, and an official score report will be sent to the school of your choice.
The score you need in order to pass is determined by the school you are applying to.
If you wish to retake the test, you must wait until 60 days have passed since your original test date. After 60 days, you may submit a new application and pay the full examination fee.
You are not able to retake specific portions of the test—you must retake the entire test.
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