OAT Test
The OAT test is required for admission into optometry school. You can take the OAT in October and February. There are a total of 280 questions on the OAT exam.
Here are the sections on the OAT:
| Section | Total Amount Of Time Allotted | Number Of Questions | Time To Answer Each Question |
| Natural Sciences | 90 Min. | 100 | .9 Min. |
| Physics | 60 Min. | 90 | .67 Min. |
| Reading Comprehension | 60 Min. | 50 | 1.2 Min. |
| Quantitative Reasoning | 45 Min. | 40 | 1.13 Min. |
Optometry Admission Testing Program
211 East Chicago Ave., Suite 1840
Chicago, IL 60611-2678
USA
(312) 440-2693
There are two key elements of preparing for the OAT test:
First, you should use a OAT test study guide or set of OAT test flashcards to be sure that you understand the test material and concepts that are covered.
Second, you should test yourself on OAT practice tests so that you are familiar with the test process. Many students that know the material will struggle when taking the test, simply because they aren't good test takers and do not have much experience with taking important standardized tests.
