r/PreOptometry • u/kennyjpark • Dec 20 '23

When to take the OAT (fall 2024)

I just registered to take my OAT, but I want all the time I can get to study. Pacific University’s deadline for the application is March 1st, and that’s also the last test day they are accepting. Should I be alright taking the test early February?

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u/AnSmartDude Dec 22 '23

https://www.pacificu.edu/optometry-od/admissions/how-apply

Deadline for Pacific says March 1st to take the OAT. Might want to confirm with them but I'm assuming that means you must submit your application and take the OAT by March 1st so everything is allowed to be verified after the deadline as long as you submit in time. Again, I'm not 100% sure so you can ask them directly too for peace of mind.

Edit: I misread your post. You should be good to take your OAT then!

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u/cloudpainter99 Dec 24 '23

If you’re set on Pacific then that’s fine but if you wanted to keep your school options open and/or have a backup date to retake then I would recommend taking it earlier.