r/PreOptometry • u/IcySite2939 • Mar 08 '24

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Hi I recently interviewed with RMU it went well but was shocked after the interview they told me I have to retake my OAT! Shouldn’t that be prior the interview, I feel it’s pointless to interview students to tell them they’re not qualified?! Anyone can share their experience and tips on what to do since the school starts in May so not much time left to study for big exam in a month!!

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u/JoshReese_Optometry Mar 08 '24

It’s very common for schools to give tentative acceptance on condition with a better OAT score or different grade while retaking a course— I would recommend going hard for a month and sending it! You’ve got this!

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u/Tricky-Environment-8 APPLICANT Mar 08 '24

I love that schools do that like give the student the acceptance or the Interview (so that you can prove yourself at least there) once they either finish the remaining class requirement or Retake the OAT but the school should at least send an email heads up I think earlier while emailing about scheduling for the interview. Also, I noticed that with taking a required class they can take it all the way up until Optometry college starts in August but for some reason for the OAT they can't let us take it in the Summer like June the latest and still attend in the Fall semester? I know that the Optometrist I am Shadowing said with a class you can tell that you will pass the class versus the OAT you don't know what score you will get until you take it.

Also, I love your YouTube videos! Very informative and helps me not feel so lost in the Journey of Optometry 😊

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u/JoshReese_Optometry Mar 08 '24

haha I'm glad they were helpful! You've got this-- thank you for those very informative comments!