1. The Optometry School Journey with Kaplan
Learn about admissions, the OAT, and how Kaplan can
support you in your future plans.
Nisha Reddy
Student Brand Ambassador
University of Houston

2. Who Am I and What Do I Do?
As a Kaplan Student Brand Ambassador, I can…
Help you tap into the Kaplan network
Connect you with resources + exclusive tools for prep
Be a resource for your academic journey
...and more!

3. Optometry School Admissions Timeline
Apr
May
June
July
Aug
Sept
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Prepare for OAT
Prepare for OAT
Take OAT
Take OAT
Primary
Primary Applications
Secondary
Secondary Applications
Interviews
Interviews
Ideal
For fall cycle, acceptance for rolling programs will be at least 1 month after you apply; for non-rolling programs, the admissions decision will be made between January and May of the following year, depending on the program.
Admissions Decisions
Rolling Admissions
Possible
Official OAT Scores available 3–4 weeks after test date
Primary applications take 4–6 weeks to be verified

4. OAT Basics When is the OAT offered? Daily at Prometric Testing Centers
Test format
Computer-based exam
Retaking the OAT?
90 day waiting period between tests
Schools see all attempts
Score Validity/Score Range
3-5 years, depending on school /
Average Prep Time
200+ hours
Application Deadlines
Vary by school, starting January
OAT Info/Registration

5. What’s Next for Your Future?

6. What’s Next for Your Future?
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See What’s Possible!
Careers and Salaries
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7. OAT Test Breakdown Section Questions Duration Topics Optional Tutorial
15 minutes
Survey of the Natural Sciences
100
90 minutes
40 Biology
30 General Chemistry
30 Organic Chemistry
Reading Comprehension 50
60 minutes
3 passages with 13–14 questions each
Optional Break
Physics 40
50 minutes
First-year, Noncalculus-based Physics
Quantitative Reasoning
45 minutes
Algebra, Probability and Statistics, Geometry, Trigonometry
Optional Post Test Survey
*The GRE also includes an experimental section—either quant or verbal

8. How is the OAT Scored? Average Matriculant: 320+
Average Test Taker: 300
Average Matriculant: 320+

9. There are only 23 optometry schools in the United States.
Why Prep for the OAT?
OAT scores are highly correlated with success in optometry school.
The OAT and GPA are the only two quantitative factors schools use to evaluate candidates for admission.
Admission is very competitive, and a high score will help you stand out in the crowd.
There are only 23 optometry schools in the United States.

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12. Student Brand Ambassador
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Nisha Reddy
Student Brand Ambassador
University of Houston