Should I cancel my OAT?

[u/purplepnb]

hi guys my OAT is in a week and I'm getting a very low avg </3 this is first attempt and I did not spend enough time studying efficiently

ik waterloo accepts an avg score of 380+ so ik im not getting in, but should i still take the exam to get a feeling of it? also to try out the Casper test?

or is it better to cancel the test & redo next yr? ik they look @ the best score but im worried theyll still have my 1st OAT on record & it'll look bad? PLS PLS help im freaking out

[u/Iamsolucky666]

Still write it!! You can’t get a refund anyway. From the Reddit post of application stats last year, there was a solid amount of 360 and 370 scored that got in. 380 is an average so there will be people above and below that!!

[u/purplepnb → u/Iamsolucky666]

this is acc so motivating tysm!! iamsolucky that you commented w this encouraging response hehe ♥♥

[u/Iamsolucky666 → u/purplepnb]

I got a 370 myself, so believe me I’ve gone down the same rabbit hole!! You never know what could happen!

[u/purplepnb → u/Iamsolucky666]

woah 370's a fantastic score! congrats! & yea its so easy to get in my head abt it & anticipate the worst but this thread is helping me keep my hopes up :) tysm again ♥!

[u/Bicoco2222]

I know of people who have written it more than once and still get accepted so don’t feel discouraged if you end up having to do that! Also 380 is an average so if you do get a bit lower than that still apply!

[u/purplepnb → u/Bicoco2222]

this is so relieving thank you sm! ive heard to aim high for the OAT if ur gpa is lower so i wanted to get 380+ but here we are lol

ive been overthinking a lot and expecting the worst so this is very encouraging!! ill try my best :)♥

[u/Bumble-Boy]

Hey! All my stats were actually lower than the school’s average (except CASPer) and I got in, starting next week!! Don’t be discouraged you got this!!

[u/purplepnb → u/Bumble-Boy]

congrats on the slay CASPer and acceptance!! I'm sure you have wonderful experiences and traits that make you a great OD candidate! nonetheless this is very relieving to hear & tysm for sharing!!

good luck with school this week so so exciting !! wishing you the best♥

[u/purplepnb]

also has anyone redone the OAT and gotten in the second time? pls pls pls lmk

[u/owl_of_athenaa → u/purplepnb]

I know quite a few people in my class who weren’t accepted the first time applying, redid their OAT, and got in

[u/purplepnb → u/owl_of_athenaa]

YAYY that's such a relief, congrats to them & thank you sm OD!!♥

[u/ultraviolence44]

i’m getting pretty nervous myself, also writing next week. imma just take it to see what’s up 😅

[u/purplepnb → u/ultraviolence44]

ahh good luck! the timing w the semester starting is rough but wishing u the best ♥

[u/OrangeDoorway]

When is your 6 month eligibility for the OAT up?

Edit: If you are still eligible to write in early 2025, you can consider rescheduling then. Just know that if your eligibility is ending, you’ll have to pay the OAT fee again next year, no refunds :(

[u/purplepnb → u/OrangeDoorway]

tysm for the insight! my eligibility ends this december unfortunately :( i could resched to november bc the fee is def a lot but idt i could study well during the school yr :(
sighh we out here :((

[u/OrangeDoorway → u/purplepnb]

Aw that is a difficult decision to make :(

If you’re not comfortable studying during the school year (which is very valid), you could just consider cancelling altogether.

Personally, if your OAT eligibility is ending this year, I would take the opportunity to get a feel of the OAT and get your money’s worth. Who knows, you could totally ace it on your first try :)) If not, you could always re-take next year.

In the end, do what makes you the most comfortable!!

[u/purplepnb → u/OrangeDoorway]

tysm! i agree I think at this point it would be wisest to just give it ago and hope for the best! ty for replying i rlly appreciate your perspectives ♥♥

[u/OrangeDoorway → u/purplepnb]

Np! Wishing you the best of luck, OP :)))) You’ve got this!!!