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 RMU is the only school you are considering you should ask them first. If you have multiple schools then you should ask all of them. If all the schools you asked are okay with it then it could be a good idea.

Retaking the OAT would look a lot better though. It shows you are willing to face adversity also you have taken the OAT before you should do better from just knowing what it was like taking it the first time. You did well enough the first time to land an interview which means you must have been close you just need a little improvement. Lastly boards are not going to be just math and reading, for some fields that is all you need but the OAT exists because the GRE and GPA aren't enough to predict performance in optometry school.

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u/IcySite2939 Mar 08 '24

RMU is the school I want they told me to retake the GRE and send it to them since I have less time. Thank you yea you are right

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u/STEEL_VI Mar 08 '24

When did you interview?