OAT Schools and Optometry Admissions Guides (2026) | OAT Destroyer | Dr. Jim Romano

Optometry school admissions are competitive, and strong OAT scores are one of the most important factors in building a successful application. Most accredited optometry programs evaluate applicants holistically — considering OAT Academic Average (AA), OAT Total Science (TS), undergraduate GPA, letters of recommendation, and optometry shadowing experience.

The OAT tests Biology, General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Physics, Reading Comprehension, and Quantitative Reasoning. Strong performance in the science sections — particularly Biology, General Chemistry, and Organic Chemistry — is essential for remaining competitive at top programs.

Dr. Jim Romano has been preparing students for the DAT and OAT for over 35 years. The OAT Destroyer series is the core foundation used in his live and online OAT preparation courses. The OAT Destroyer series has helped students prepare since 2006.

OAT Score Expectations

Most competitive optometry programs look for an OAT Academic Average (AA) of 320 or higher, with top programs expecting 330–350 AA. Understanding your target score early helps you build a focused, efficient study plan.

How to Prepare for the OAT

Strong OAT scores require mastering the science foundations — not just memorizing facts, but understanding concepts deeply enough to apply them under timed conditions. The OAT Destroyer series was built specifically for this:

1. OAT Destroyer — comprehensive science review for Biology, General Chemistry, and Organic Chemistry
2. Math Destroyer — Quantitative Reasoning mastery
3. General Chemistry Destroyer — focused General Chemistry review
4. Organic Chemistry Odyssey — in-depth Organic Chemistry preparation
5. Dr. Jim Romano Biology Review Book — Biology deep dive for OAT and DAT

Watch free DAT and OAT lessons from Dr. Jim Romano on our YouTube channel.

Optometry School Admissions Guides (2026)

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• Houston College of Optometry (University of Houston) — OAT Requirements, Admissions, and Tuition (2026)

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• Illinois College of Optometry — OAT Requirements, Admissions, and Tuition (2026)
• Indiana University School of Optometry — OAT Requirements, Admissions, and Tuition (2026)

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• New England College of Optometry — OAT Requirements, Admissions, and Tuition (2026)

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• The Ohio State University College of Optometry — OAT Requirements, Admissions, and Tuition (2026)

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• Pacific University College of Optometry — OAT Requirements, Admissions, and Tuition (2026)

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• Southern College of Optometry — OAT Requirements, Admissions, and Tuition (2026)
• SUNY College of Optometry — OAT Requirements, Admissions, and Tuition (2026)

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• UC Berkeley Herbert Wertheim School of Optometry and Vision Science — OAT Requirements, Admissions, and Tuition (2026)

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• Western University of Health Sciences College of Optometry — OAT Requirements, Admissions, and Tuition (2026)

Real OAT Student Results

These are real OAT scores from students who prepared with Dr. Jim Romano and the OAT Destroyer series.

Mariel Messilaty — AA 360 | 96.8th Percentile
Biology 330 | General Chemistry 350 | Organic Chemistry 400 (100th percentile) | Reading Comprehension 400 (100th percentile) | Quantitative Reasoning 350 | Physics 350 | Total Science 370

"OAT Destroyer was my primary study tool and it showed on test day. The depth of the science review is what sets it apart." — Mariel M.

Rachel Mindin — AA 360 | 96.4th Percentile
Biology 390 | General Chemistry 370 | Organic Chemistry 340 | Reading Comprehension 340 | Quantitative Reasoning 360 | Physics 330 | Total Science 360

"OAT Destroyer covered everything I needed. The biology and chemistry sections were thorough and the practice questions prepared me for the real test." — Rachel M.

Danielle Mirzokandova — AA 360 | 93.8th Percentile
Biology 370 | General Chemistry 400 (100th percentile) | Organic Chemistry 380 | Reading Comprehension 340 | Quantitative Reasoning 340 | Physics 320 | Total Science 370

"The Destroyer and Dr. Romano’s class… I definitely wouldn’t have gotten this grade if I would’ve studied on my own or had I taken courses elsewhere. The Destroyer and his notes were GOLDEN. Overall, I am really happy with my scores. Thank you all so much!!!" — Danielle M.

Anonymous OAT Student — AA 370 | 95th Percentile
Biology 400 | General Chemistry 400 | Organic Chemistry 350 | Reading Comprehension 400 | Quantitative Reasoning 360 | Physics 320 | Total Science 380

"I used OAT Destroyer as my foundation and it gave me the confidence I needed. Highly recommend to any pre-optometry student." — Anonymous OAT Student

Anonymous OAT Student — AA 350 | 88th Percentile
Biology 340 | General Chemistry 370 | Organic Chemistry 330 | Reading Comprehension 290 | Quantitative Reasoning 370 | Physics 370 | Total Science 360

"The science content in OAT Destroyer is comprehensive and challenging — exactly what you need to score above the national average." — Anonymous OAT Student

Students often ask which OAT study materials are actually used in Dr. Romano’s courses. The OAT Destroyer series forms the core foundation used in both his live and online OAT preparation classes.

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Start Your OAT Preparation

Whether you are applying to your first-choice optometry program or building your school list, strong OAT scores open doors. The OAT Destroyer series has helped pre-optometry students build the foundation needed for competitive OAT scores.

1. OAT Destroyer
2. Math Destroyer
3. General Chemistry Destroyer
4. Organic Chemistry Odyssey
5. Dr. Jim Romano Biology Review Book

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