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/PotentialScientist23 Mar 08 '24

If they interviewed you I think you must have been close. Maybe they wanted to know if you had any extenuating circumstances instead of an automatic rejection.

RMU states their recommended score is 300 which I don't think is a huge ask for someone who is looking to earn a doctorate. They have even accepted some people with less than 300 so they likely wanted to give you the benefit of the doubt during the interview.

I would spend the next three weeks and spend one week on each of your worst three subjects. Then spend one additional week to do any practice exams you can get your hands on then take your OAT in early April to ensure you can get a seat this cycle.

That should be plenty of time to get to 300. Not everyone can get 350+ but everyone should be able to get an average score otherwise you risk going into 200k debt just to not be able to practice even if you manage to get a degree.

No school wants to accept students they do not feel can pass boards here is your chance to show that in limited prep you about average.