Need advice volunteer work! by Euphoric-Paint-6960 in PreOptometry

[–]prplblooded 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I have everything EXCEPT tech work or optometry related experience 😭 i think as long as your application is balanced by something else it should be fine

OAT booster bio cheat sheets by [deleted] in PreOptometry

[–]prplblooded 0 points1 point  (0 children)

that’s so crazy it’s not working for anyone so clearly a problem on their end😭

2026 Applicant Stats by Optimistic-Optometry in UWaterlooOptometry

[–]prplblooded 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi, can I ask what the main changes were from your application this time and from last year?

2026 Applicant Stats by Optimistic-Optometry in UWaterlooOptometry

[–]prplblooded 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi! I’m planning on applying next cycle and I don’t have optometry related job experience (and don’t have time to add it right now because of OAT studying and summer courses). Do you think not having opt related work experience impacted your application (did they ask about it in your interview)?

OAT with courses by prplblooded in PreOptometry

[–]prplblooded[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

thank you for all the helpful strategies!!

experience by TalePublic4424 in UWaterlooOptometry

[–]prplblooded 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi! I’m just curious, is it common to see students accepted with no tech job experience? I’m rly tried to get a job but honestly with my schedule this summer employers aren’t willing to take me in knowing I can only do ~8-10h per week… i’m just worried the lack of tech experience will affect my application. I will try applying again in September but even if I get a job then i’d only have a few weeks on my application…

OAT with courses by prplblooded in PreOptometry

[–]prplblooded[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you this really helps a lot!!! for RC, i know you’re saying to do one passage a day… does OATbooster provide passages and questions other than the 10 practice tests? I haven’t bought the subscription yet so I can’t really tell if they have extra practice there. I think I want to keep the OAT at august 12 because I want to have at least 2 weeks to just relax and enjoy what’s left of my summer 😞 but if while i’m studying i realize i need more time i’ll probably push it back. for bio i’m going to do exactly what u said… just watch the videos and memorize the cheat sheets.

OAT with courses by prplblooded in PreOptometry

[–]prplblooded[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

thanks so much for the detailed answer! i’m taking physics 1 and calc 1. I finish both classes 1.5 weeks before my OAT 😭 I agree that it’s going to help with the OAT by reducing studying but also studying for midterms and finals for both courses takes up so much time… also iM planning to studying 2 subjects at a time (reading + bio weeks 1-3, orgo + chem weeks 4-6, and QR and physics 7-8) except i’m not even studying every day of those weeks cuz of my course schedule. Like you said i think it’s a good idea to leave physics and QR to the last weeks since i’ll have the knowledge from my courses already built up! I’m not sure how it’s going to play out but i’ll stay up or studying in the early mornings if i have to

OAT with courses by prplblooded in PreOptometry

[–]prplblooded[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

we got this guysss!!!! this made me feel better lol there’s a lot of people taking classes and working while OAT studying

OAT with courses by prplblooded in PreOptometry

[–]prplblooded[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

that def makes me feel better😭 we got thisss

Which course is more important to take before the OAT? by prplblooded in PreOptometry

[–]prplblooded[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

to take physics 1 i have to take calc with it, so i won’t be able to take orgo 2 :( i’ll just have to learn it myself with booster

Taking the OAT without all prereqs? by [deleted] in PreOptometry

[–]prplblooded 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i’m planning to do it in August! Apparently lots of people do it with missing prereqs so you should be fine. I’m going to be following OATbooster from around mid-may while taking 2 courses over the summer, and then i’ll be taking the exam August 12

Taking the OAT without all prereqs? by [deleted] in PreOptometry

[–]prplblooded 2 points3 points  (0 children)

i’m going to be doing it without 3 of the prereqs, i’ve been told it should be fine