8 Week 2023 OATBooster Study Schedule (Jan 4 - 23 Update)

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8-Week OATBooster Study Schedule

Speci cally for the 2023 OAT
2023 Edition (Updated: 1/4/23) OATBooster | Booster PrepTM
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Introduction
For most students, beginning to study for the OAT is an intimidating process. What do you use? How
long do you study for? What is the “best” way to perform well? What do you need to cover each day?
Our team at Booster Prep created OATBooster™ to help students prepare for their OAT and receive
exceptionally high scores. We sincerely believe most students can score well with the right planning,
resources, and practice. As you prepare for the OAT, always keep in mind that you are just as capable as
anyone else if you are willing to put in the work.
We have written this guide to help provide some structure to your study approach when preparing for
the OAT. This guide has been used by thousands of students to date who have successfully scored well
on the exam. While it is by no means an absolute method set in stone, you can follow it to the letter, or
you can use it as a template. Feel free to modify it as you continue studying to match the pace you are
most comfortable with.
Study Schedule Structure

This study schedule is broken up into THREE main phases:
Phase #1: Content Learning & Memorization (5.5 weeks)
The focus of the first phase is to learn the foundational knowledge tested on the OAT for each
section of the exam. During this time, certain sections like Biology will be dense and so we
recommend to start memorizing content early on; remember to focus on learning the broader
picture rather than small details for biology. Furthermore, the Quantitative Reasoning (QR) and
Reading Comprehension (RC) sections require minimal pre-existing knowledge, therefore, you can
begin practicing for these sections immediately.
In this phase, you will also begin completing practice questions to reinforce the material you just
learned and to give you an idea of the types of questions you will encounter on the real OAT.
Phase #2: Review & Practice Tests (2.5 weeks)
In this phase, you will begin taking separate practice tests to assess your understanding of the
material you learned in Phase #1. During this time, you will also continue to review the content you
learned in the first phase, and modify your notes as needed to strengthen areas you are weak in.
Phase #3: Practice Tests & Filling in gaps (2 weeks)
In the final two weeks leading up to your exam, your preparation will be focused on full practice
tests, reviewing the content that was learned in the first two phases, and reviewing the mistakes you
have made.

 
 
 
 
 

When should I start studying?

The ideal time to start preparing for the OAT is immediately after finishing the requisite coursework for
the OAT – particularly Biology I & II, General Chemistry I & II, Organic Chemistry I & II, and Physics I & II.
Many pre-optometry (and pre-medical) students take these courses during their first and second year of
college, which makes the summer after your second year a perfect time to take the test.
However, not all students follow a traditional path throughout their undergraduate studies. Regardless of
when you took these courses, once you have completed them the best time to prepare is when you can
dedicate a period of several weeks to studying for the OAT without any other distractions. For students
still in college, this is usually going to be a winter or summer break period.
In general, it is best to avoid starting late (e.g. less than 4 weeks), or too early (e.g. more than 16 weeks)
before your test date. If you are a current student that plans on attending optometry school immediately
after finishing college, you should aim to have the OAT taken before the fall semester of your senior year
at the latest so that your scores are ready during the application period.
Modi cations
There are many reasons that you may need to modify this study schedule. In the event that you do,
please feel free to make adjustments to the schedule to suit your individual needs.
Required Resources
The resources below are comprehensive enough for you to do exceptionally well on the OAT without
having to spend an excessive amount of money. They cover the full scope of the OAT and provide you
with the content and practice needed to master this exam.
1. OATBooster Premium Membership - Highly Recommended

• 62+ Representative OAT Practice Tests for the 2022 OAT
• 700+ OAT Strategy Videos
• Feralis-Booster Biology Notes + Expanded 2022 Chapter
- Includes Animalia-Phyla Study Sheet & Animalia-Chordata Study Sheet
• 14+ Chapters of Booster Chemistry notes
• Innovative Mark-Learning System
• OAT Guides & Tutorials
• One-on-one tutoring through the website’s online chat function
• BoosterPrep Quizlet
2. Chad’s Videos - Optional
• Free youtube videos that are excellent for reviewing the fundamentals of general
chemistry.

 
 
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Recommended Resource for each section
Biology
• Content Review:
- Feralis-Booster Biology Notes: Reviews and covers information on the OAT
- Booster Cheatsheets: Ultra high-yield notes that cover 95%+ of the concepts you need to
know for the OAT to save you valuable time
- OATBooster’s Biology Videos: A video series that covers high-yield OAT concepts
- Animalia-Phyla Study Sheet: A review of the Animalia-phyla needed for the OAT
- Animalia-Chordata Study Sheet: A review of the Animalia-Chordata needed for the OAT
- Biology Quizlet: Pre-made Quizlet study sets for all 6 OAT biology sections
• Practice:
- OATBooster Biology Practice Tests: Questions representative of the real OAT
- OATBooster Extra Biology Practice Questions: Use to reinforce concepts
General Chemistry
• Content Review:
- OATBooster Chemistry Notes: A detailed review of general chemistry concepts
- OATBooster’s Chemistry Videos: A video series that teaches the foundational knowledge
you need for the OAT
- OATBooster Chemistry Formula Sheet: A concise review of formulas needed for the OAT
- Chemistry Nomenclature Review: A concise review of naming ionic and molecular
compounds needed for the OAT
- Chemistry Quizlet: Pre-made Quizlet study sets for all OAT chemistry sections
• Practice:
- OATBooster Chemistry Practice Tests: Questions representative of the real OAT
- OATBooster Extra Chemistry Practice Questions: Use to reinforce concepts
- OATBooster Video Practice Questions: Questions associated with Dave’s Videos
Organic Chemistry
• Content Review:
- OATBooster’s Organic Chemistry Videos: A video series that teaches the foundational
knowledge you need for the OAT
- OATBooster Organic Chemistry Reaction Sheet: A concise review of the most important
reactions needed for the OAT
• Practice:
- OATBooster Organic Chemistry Practice Tests: Questions representative of the real OAT
- OATBooster Extra Organic Chemistry Practice Questions: Use to reinforce concepts
- OATBooster Video Practice Questions: Questions associated with Dave’s Videos

 
 
 

Physics
• Content Review:
- OATBooster Physics Notes: A detailed review of physics concepts
- OATBooster’s Physics Videos: A video series that teaches the foundational knowledge you
need for the OAT
- OATBooster Physics Formula Sheet: A concise review of the most important reactions
needed for the OAT
• Practice:
- OATBooster Physics Practice Tests: Questions representative of the real OAT
Reading Comprehension
• Content Review:
- OATBooster Reading Comprehension Videos: A video series that teaches various
strategies you need for the OAT
• Reading Material:
- OATBooster Recommended Article Sources:
■ Popular Science (www.popsci.com)
■ Scientific American (https://www.scientificamerican.com/)
■ The Economist (https://www.economist.com/)
■ New York Times (https://www.nytimes.com/)
• Practice:
- OATBooster RC Practice Tests: Questions representative of the real OAT
- OATBooster Extra Reading Comprehension Practice: Use to reinforce concepts
Quantitative Reasoning
• Content Review:
- OATBooster Quantitative Reasoning Videos: A video series that teaches the foundational
knowledge you need for the OAT
- OATBooster Quantitative Reasoning Formula Sheet: A concise review of formulas needed
for the OAT
• Practice:
- OATBooster QR Practice Tests: Questions representative of the real OAT
- OATBooster Extra Quantitative Reasoning Practice Questions: Use to reinforce concepts

 
 

Phase 1: Content Learning & Memorization

The first phase is focused on building up the foundation of knowledge needed to perform well on the
OAT. This is the longest phase and the most critical one to doing well – remember that the purpose of
the OAT is to assess what you actually know. Many students place too much focus on practice questions
and assume that if they do enough of them, they will see similar enough questions on the real test and
do well. The OAT is not a predictable exam – the only way to guarantee a strong performance is to have
a good understanding of the knowledge. While you watch videos, it’s recommended you make your own
notes which you can use for revision in phase 2 and 3. Lastly, we recommend complementing your
preparation for the Biology section with OATBooster’s Anki Decks or Quizlet ashcards. Use these to
reinforce what you have already learned as often as you can. By the end of phase 1, aim to review all of
the cards at least once.
💡 Biology Pro-Tips:
• Do not make the mistake of memorizing every detail in the Feralis-Booster Biology Notes.
Students who do that end up getting overwhelmed. Please refer to the corresponding Booster
Cheat Sheet to get a better understanding of what topics you should place most emphasis on.
• We are currently in the process of adding a brand new Biology Video Series with custom
illustrations. These videos contain all the key information that’s recently shown up on the exam.
Please implement the videos that are available into your studying as you encounter the associated
topics in the Feralis-Booster Biology Notes.
Day #1
☐ Join the Of cial OAT Study Group
☐ Watch OATBooster’s Cellular Metabolism Videos: Part I. to Part III. (Animated) – Watch these
before reviewing the 1st chapter in Feralis-Booster Biology Notes.
☐ Read Feralis-Booster Notes Ch I. Cell & Molecular Biology (Page 1 to 25) in detail and memorize
only key concepts
☐ Answer Cell & Molecular Biology - Question Banks 1-2 (Biochemistry, and Lab Technology &
Microscopy) - do as many as you can to solidify your knowledge and memorize the information
☐ Watch OATBooster’s Organic Chemistry Videos: The Basics (1.1 - 1.7)
• Study and follow along with OATBooster’s Organic Chemistry Notes: Ch 1. The Basics
• Note: Study and follow along with the Organic Chemistry Notes as you watch the videos.
Continue this process for later Organic Chemistry videos as well.
☐ Complete Fundamentals - Org. Chemistry Extra Questions
☐ Watch OATBooster’s Physics Videos: Units and Vectors (1.1-1.3)
☐ Read OATBooster’s Physics Notes: Ch 1. Units and Vectors
☐ Complete Units & Vectors - Physics Extra Questions

 

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Day #2
☐ Watch OATBooster’s Chemistry Videos: Matter and Properties (1.1 - 1.5)
☐ Watch OATBooster’s Chemistry Videos: Measurements & Conversions (2.1 - 2.7)
☐ Watch OATBooster’s Chemistry Videos: Laboratory (17.1 - 17.4)
☐ Read OATBooster’s Chemistry Notes: Ch 1. Laboratory
☐ Complete Laboratory - Chemistry Extra Questions
☐ Watch Chad’s Video on Units, Conversions, and Signi cant Figures (Optional)
☐ Watch Reading Comprehension Videos: The Basics (1.1 - 1.3)
☐ Complete Extra Reading Comprehension Practice #1 – Try different strategies to see which works
best for you
☐ Read Recommended Reading Article #1 – Try to read this article for 4 minutes and see how much
information you can retain
☐ Watch Quantitative Reasoning Videos: Algebra (1.1 - 1.3)
☐ Complete Algebra - Question Banks 1-3 (30 questions)
Day #3
☐ Watch OATBooster’s Photosynthesis Videos: Part I. to Part III. (Animated)
☐ Read Feralis-Booster Notes Ch 1. Cell & Molecular Biology (Page 26 to 36) in detail and memorize
only key concepts
☐ Answer Cell & Molecular Biology - Question Bank 2 (Cells, Organelles, Transport) - do as many as
you can to solidify your knowledge and memorize the information
☐ Answer Cell & Molecular Biology - Question Banks 4-6 (Photosynthesis, Cellular Respiration, and
Cell Division) - do as many as you can to solidify your knowledge and memorize the information
☐ Watch Organic Chemistry Videos: Functional Groups & Nomenclature (2.1 - 2.9)
☐ Complete Nomenclature - Org. Chemistry Extra Questions
☐ Watch OATBooster’s Physics Videos: Kinematics (2.1-2.4)
☐ Read OATBooster’s Physics Notes: Ch 2. Kinematics
☐ Complete Kinematics - Physics Extra Questions
Day #4
☐ Watch OATBooster’s Chemistry Videos: The Periodic Table (6.1 - 6.3)
☐ Read OATBooster’s Chemistry Notes: Ch 2. Periodic Properties
☐ Complete Periodic Properties - Chemistry Extra Questions

 

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☐ Watch Chad’ Video on Periodic Properties (Optional)
☐ Watch Chad’ Video on Ionization Energy (Optional)
☐ Watch Chad’ Video on Electron Af nity and Electronegativity (Optional)
☐ Watch Reading Comprehension Videos: The Basics (1.4 - 1.6)
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Day #5
☐ Watch OATBooster’s Taxonomy Videos: Part I. to Part VI. (Animated) – These videos will cover the
main points you should know for the Taxonomy section of the OAT.
☐ Read Feralis-Booster Notes Ch 2. Diversity of Life (Page 1 to 28) in detail and memorize only key
concepts – There’s almost always 2-5 questions on Taxonomy on the OAT every cycle, so it’s
important to review Taxonomy.
• Use OATBooster Taxonomy Study Sheets to study the details of Animalia:

- Animalia-Phyla Study Sheet
- Animalia-Chordata Study Sheet
☐ Answer Diversity of Life - Question Bank 1 (Biological Diversity) - do as many as you can to solidify
your knowledge and memorize the information
☐ Watch Organic Chemistry Videos: Conformations & Isomers (3.1 - 3.7)
☐ Complete Stereochemistry and Conformations - Org. Chemistry Extra Questions

☐ Watch OATBooster’s Physics Videos: Dynamics (3.1-3.3)
☐ Read OATBooster’s Physics Notes: Ch 3. Dynamics
☐ Complete Dynamics - Physics Extra Questions
Day #6
☐ Watch OATBooster’s Chemistry Videos: Atoms and Molecules (3.1 - 3.5)
☐ Watch OATBooster’s Chemistry Videos: Chem Bond & Molec Geometry (7.1 - 7.7)
☐ Read OATBooster’s Chemistry Notes: Ch 3: Atomic & Molecular Structure
☐ Complete Atomic & Molecular Structure - Chemistry Extra Questions
☐ Watch Chad’s Video on Bonding & Lattice Energy (Optional)
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☐ Watch Chad’s Video on Lewis Dot Structure (Optional)
☐ Watch Chad’s Video on VSEPR Theory & Molecular Geometry (Optional)
☐ Watch Chad’s Video on Polarity (Optional)
☐ Watch Reading Comprehension Videos: The Answers (2.1 - 2.2)
Day #7 – Catch up day

☐ Take this day to take a break or review everything you have learned up until this point and review
practice questions which you got wrong.
Day #8 - Practice Test #1 (Diagnostic Test)

☐ Take OATBooster’s Biology Test #1, General Chemistry Test #1, Organic Chemistry Test #1, Physics
Test #1, Reading Comprehension Test #1, and Quantitative Reasoning #1 under TIMED conditions.
• Note: Although you have not reviewed all the content until this point, it’s important to familiarize
yourself with the types of questions that can show up on the OAT. This will also introduce you to
the organization, time limits, and order of the sections on the OAT.
☐ Revie questions that you have answered incorrectly for information you have covered until this
point. While doing this, pay attention to the detail of knowledge tested on the OAT. You will notice
the OAT tests breadth over depth. This is important to consider while studying.
Day #9
☐ Watch OATBooster’s Taxonomy Videos: Part VII. to Part XIII. (Animated) – This is continuation
from Day #5. We will nish reviewing Taxonomy on this day.
☐ Read Feralis-Booster Notes Ch 2. Diversity of Life (Page 29 to 43) – There’s almost always 2-5
questions on Taxonomy on the OAT every cycle, so it’s important to review Taxonomy.
☐ Answer Diversity of Life - Question Bank 2 (Plants) - do as many as you can to solidify your
knowledge and memorize the information
☐ Watch the Organic Chemistry Videos: Basic Mechanisms (4.1 - 4.4)
☐ Watch OATBooster’s Physics Videos: Statics (4.1-4.2)
☐ Read OATBooster’s Physics Notes: Ch 4. Statics
☐ Complete Statics - Physics Extra Questions

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Day #10
☐ Watch OATBooster’s Chemistry Videos: Quantum Mechanics (5.1 - 5.6)
☐ Watch Chad’s Video on Quantum Numbers (Optional)
☐ Watch Chad’s Video on Electron Con gurations (Optional)
☐ Watch Reading Comprehension Videos: The Answers (2.3)
☐ Watch Reading Comprehension Videos: Parting Words (3.1)
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Day #11
☐ Read Feralis-Booster Notes Ch 3. Structure & Functions of Systems (Page 1 to 26) in detail and
memorize only key concepts – Once you are done reviewing this chapter, review everything up until
this point again.
☐ Answer Structure & Function of Systems - Question Banks 1-3 (Respiratory, Circulatory, and
Excretory System) - do as many as you can to solidify your knowledge and memorize the
information
☐ Watch Organic Chemistry Videos - Basic Mechanisms (4.5 - 4.11)
☐ Complete Basic Mechanisms - Org. Chemistry Extra Questions
☐ Watch OATBooster’s Physics Videos: Rotational Motion (5.1-5.3)
☐ Read OATBooster’s Physics Notes: Ch 5. Rotational Motion

☐ Complete Rotational Motion - Physics Extra Questions
Day #12
☐ Watch OATBooster’s Chemistry Videos: Chemical Reactions & Stoich (4.1 - 4.10)
☐ Read OATBooster’s Chemistry Notes: Ch 4. Stoichiometry & General Concepts
☐ Complete Stoichiometry & General Concepts - Chemistry Extra Questions
☐ Watch Chad’s Video on Reaction & Calculating Moles (Optional)
☐ Watch Chad’s Video on Mass % & Empirical and Molecular Formulas (Optional)
☐ Watch Chad’s Video on Limiting Reagent Calculations (Optional)
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Day #13
memorize only key concepts – After reviewing this chapter, try to review everything up until this
point again.
☐ Answer Structure & Function of Systems - Question Banks 4-6 (Digestive, Nervous, and Sensory
System) - do as many as you can to solidify your knowledge and memorize the information
☐ Watch Organic Chemistry Videos: Addition Reactions (5.1 - 5.9)
☐ Watch OATBooster’s Physics Videos: Energy & Momentum (6.1-6.4)
☐ Read OATBooster’s Physics Notes: Ch 6. Energy & Momentum

☐ Complete Energy & Momentum - Physics Extra Questions
Day #14
☐ Watch OATBooster’s Chemistry Videos: Solution Chemistry (9.1 - 9.6)
☐ Watch OATBooster’s Chemistry Videos: Solubility & Colligative Prop (12.1 - 12.4)
☐ Read OATBooster’s Chemistry Notes: Ch 5. Solutions
☐ Complete Solutions - Chemistry Extra Questions
☐ Watch Chad’s Video on Colligative Properties (Optional)
☐ Watch Chad’s Video on Calculations Involving Freezing Point Depression and Boiling Point
Elevation (Optional)
☐ Watch Chad’s Video on Vapor Pressure Depression and Raoult's Law (Optional)
☐ Watch Chad’s Video on Osmotic Pressure (Optional)

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Day #15
memorize only key concepts.
☐ Answer Structure & Function of Systems - Question Banks 7-9 (Muscular, Skeletal and
Integumentary) - do as many as you can to solidify your knowledge and memorize the information
☐ Watch OATBooster’s Immunology Videos: Part I. to Part III. (Animated) – Watch these before
reviewing the Immune System unit in Feralis-Biology Chapter 3 Notes on page 55.
☐ Complete Reaction of Alkenes - Org. Chemistry Extra Questions
☐ Watch OATBooster’s Physics Videos: Simple Harmonic Motion (7.1-7.2)
☐ Read OATBooster’s Physics Notes: Ch 7. Simple Harmonic Motion
☐ Complete Simple Harmonic Motion - Physics Extra Questions
Day #16
☐ Watch OATBooster’s Chemistry Videos: The Behavior of Gases (10.1 - 10.8)
☐ Read OATBooster’s Chemistry Notes: Ch 6. Gases
☐ Complete Gases - Chemistry Extra Questions
☐ Watch Chad’s Video on Properties of Gases and the Ideal Gas Law (Optional)
☐ Watch Chad’s Video on Gas Law (Optional)
☐ Watch Chad’s Video on Dalton’s Law, Density, Volume of ideal Gases (Optional)
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☐ Watch Quantitative Reasoning Videos: Geometry (2.1-2.3)
☐ Complete Geometry - Question Banks 1-3 (30 questions)

Day #18
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☐ Answer Structure & Function of Systems - Question Banks 10-12 (Immune, Lymphatic, and
Endocrine System) - do as many as you can to solidify your knowledge and memorize the
information
☐ Watch Organic Chemistry Videos: Functional Group Chemistry (6.1 - 6.10)
☐ Complete Reaction of Alkynes - Org. Chemistry Extra Questions
☐ Watch OATBooster’s Physics Videos: Waves (8.1-8.4)
☐ Read OATBooster’s Physics Notes: Ch 8. Waves
☐ Complete Waves - Physics Extra Questions
Day #19
☐ Watch OATBooster’s Chemistry Videos: Intermol. Forces, Phase Changes (8.1 - 8.3)
☐ Read OATBooster’s Chemistry Notes: Ch 7. Liquids and Solids
☐ Complete Liquids and Solids - Chemistry Extra Questions
☐ Watch Chad’s Video on Intermolecular Forces (Optional)
☐ Watch Chad’s Video on Phase Diagram (Optional)
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☐ Watch Quantitative Reasoning Videos: Geometry (2.4-2.7)
☐ Complete Geometry - Question Banks 4-5 (20 questions)
Day #20
☐ Watch OATBooster’s Developmental Biology Videos: Part I. to Part XI. (Animated) – Watch these
before reviewing the Developmental Biology chapter in Feralis Biology Notes
☐ Read Feralis-Booster Notes Ch 4. Developmental Biology (Page 1 to 18) in detail and memorize
only key concepts – Once you are done reviewing this chapter, try to review everything up until this
point again.
☐ Answer Structure & Function of Systems - Question Bank 13 (Reproductive System) - do as many
as you can to solidify your knowledge and memorize the information
☐ Answer Developmental Biology - Question Bank 1 (Embryology) - do as many as you can to
solidify your knowledge and memorize the information
☐ Complete Carboxylic Acid Derivatives - Org. Chemistry Extra Questions
☐ Watch OATBooster’s Physics Videos: Fluid Statics (coming soon)
☐ Read OATBooster’s Physics Notes: Ch 9. Fluid Statics
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☐ Complete Fluid Statics - Physics Extra Questions
Day #21
☐ Watch OATBooster’s Chemistry Videos: Thermochemistry (11.1 - 11.9)
☐ Watch OATBooster’s Chemistry Videos: Thermodynamics & Electrochemistry (15.1 - 15.10)
☐ Read OATBooster’s Chemistry Notes: Ch 8. Thermochemistry & Thermodynamics
☐ Complete Thermochemistry & Thermodynamics - Chemistry Extra Questions
☐ Watch Chad’s Video on The First Law of Thermodynamics and Enthalpy
☐ Watch Chad’s Video on Calorimetry
☐ Watch Chad’s Video on Hess’s Law and Enthalpies of Formation

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☐ Watch Quantitative Reasoning Videos: Applied Mathematics (3.1-3.4)
☐ Complete Applied Mathematics - Question Banks 1-4 (40 questions)
Day #22
☐ Read Feralis-Booster Notes Ch 5. Genetics (Page 1 to 13) in detail and memorize only key concepts
– Stop at Transcription
☐ Answer Genetics - Question Bank 1 (Heredity) - do as many as you can to solidify your knowledge
and memorize the information
☐ Watch Organic Chemistry Videos: Enolate Chemistry (7.1 - 7.6)
☐ Complete Enolate Chemistry - Org. Chemistry Extra Questions
☐ Watch OATBooster’s Physics Videos: Thermodynamics (coming soon)
☐ Read OATBooster’s Physics Notes: Ch 10. Thermal Energy and Thermodynamics
☐ Complete Thermodynamics - Physics Extra Questions
Day #23
☐ Watch OATBooster’s Chemistry Videos: Kinetics (13.1 - 13.7)
☐ Read OATBooster’s Chemistry Notes: Ch 9. Chemical Kinetics
☐ Complete Chemical Kinetics - Chemistry Extra Questions
☐ Watch Chad’s Video on Rates and Rate Expression (Optional)

 

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☐ Watch Chad’s Video on Rate Laws (Optional)
☐ Watch Chad’s Video on Mechanisms, Catalysts, Reaction Coordinate Diagrams (Optional)
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☐ Complete Extra Reading Comprehension Practice #9 – Practice using the strategy that works best
for you.
Day #24
☐ Read Feralis-Booster Notes Ch 5. Genetics (Page 13 to 22) in detail and memorize only key
concepts – Once you are done reviewing this chapter, try to review everything up until this point
again.
☐ Answer Genetics - Question Bank 2 (Genetics) - do as many as you can to solidify your knowledge
and memorize the information
☐ Watch Organic Chemistry Videos: Benzene Reactions & Aromaticity (8.1 - 8.7)
☐ Complete Aromatics & Bonding - Org. Chemistry Extra Questions
☐ Watch OATBooster’s Physics Videos: Electrostatics (coming soon)
☐ Read OATBooster’s Physics Notes: Ch 11. Electrostatics
☐ Complete Electrostatics - Physics Extra Questions
Day #25
☐ Watch OATBooster’s Chemistry Videos: Equilibria & Acids-Base Chemistry (14.1 - 14.17)
☐ Read OATBooster’s Chemistry Notes: Ch 10. Acids and Bases
☐ Watch Chad’s Video on Introduction to Acids and Bases (Optional)
☐ Watch Chad’s Video on pH Scale and pH Calculations (Optional)
☐ Watch Chad’s Video on pH calculations for strong acids and bases (Optional)
☐ Watch Chad’s Video on pH calculations for weak acids and bases (Optional)
☐ Watch Chad’s Video on Acidity of Basicity of salts (Optional)
☐ Complete Acids and Bases - Chemistry Extra Questions
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☐ Complete Extra Reading Comprehension Practice #11 – By now, you should have found a strategy
that works best for you. Practice using this strategy to hone in on your skill.
Day #26
☐ Read Feralis-Booster Notes Ch 6. Evolution, Ecology & Behavior (Page 1 to 16) in detail and
☐ Answer Evolution, Ecology, and Behavior - Question Bank 1 (Evolution) - do as many as you can to
☐ Watch Organic Chemistry Videos: Free Radical Chemistry (9.1 - 9.4)
☐ Watch Organic Chemistry Videos: Synthetic Strategy (10.1 - 10.6)
☐ Complete Free Radical and Diels Alder Reactions - Org. Chemistry Extra Questions
☐ Watch OATBooster’s Physics Videos: D.C. Circuits (coming soon)
☐ Read OATBooster’s Physics Notes: Ch 12. D.C. Circuits
☐ Complete D.C. Circuits - Physics Extra Questions

Day #28
☐ Watch Chad’s Video on Equilibrium and Equilibrium Constant (Optional)
☐ Watch Chad’s Video on Le Chatelier's Principle (Optional)
☐ Watch Chad’s Video on Equilibrium Calculations (Optional)
☐ Read OATBooster’s Chemistry Notes Chapter 11: Chemical Equilibrium
☐ Complete Chemical Equilibrium - Chemistry Extra Questions
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☐ Watch Quantitative Reasoning Videos: Probability (4.1-4.4)
☐ Complete Probability - Question Banks 1-4 (40 questions)
Day #29
☐ Answer Evolution, Ecology, and Behavior - Question Bank 2 (Animal Behavior) - do as many as you
can to solidify your knowledge and memorize the information
☐ Complete Ketones and Aldehydes - Org. Chemistry Extra Questions
☐ Complete Alcohols, Ethers, and Epoxides - Org. Chemistry Extra Questions
☐ Watch OATBooster’s Physics Videos: Optics (coming soon)
☐ Read OATBooster’s Physics Notes: Ch 13. Optics
☐ Complete Optics - Physics Extra Questions
Day #30
☐ Watch Chad’s Video on Oxidation Reduction Reactions and Oxidation States (Optional)
☐ Watch Chad’s Video on Balancing Oxidation-Reduction Videos (Optional)
☐ Watch Chad’s Video on Galvanic Cells (Optional)
☐ Watch Chad’s Video on Electrolytic Cells (Optional)
☐ Watch Chad’s Video on Reduction potential relationship to Cell potential, Delta G, and
Equilibrium (Optional)
☐ Read OATBooster’s Chemistry Notes Chapter 12: Oxidation & Reduction
☐ Complete Oxidation & Reduction - Chemistry Extra Questions
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☐ Watch Quantitative Reasoning Videos: Probability (4.5-4.9)
☐ Complete Probability - Question Bank 5-7 (30 questions)
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Day #31
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☐ Answer Evolution, Ecology, and Behavior - Question Bank 3 (Ecology) - do as many as you can to
☐ Watch Organic Chemistry Videos: Spectroscopy Lab Techniques (11.1 - 11.12)
☐ Complete Spectroscopy and Lab Techniques - Org. Chemistry Extra Questions
☐ Watch Physics Video - Electric Charge and Electric Fields
☐ Read OATBooster’s Physics Notes: Ch 11. Electrostatics
☐ Watch Physics Video - Electric Potential, Current, and Resistance

☐ Watch Physics Video - Circuit Analysis
Day #32
☐ Watch OATBooster’s Chemistry Videos: Nuclear & Coordination Chem. (16.1 - 16.6)
☐ Watch Chad’s Video on Nuclear Decay, Fission, and Fusion (Optional)
☐ Watch Chad’s Video on Balancing Nuclear Reactions (Optional)
☐ Read OATBooster’s Chemistry Notes Chapter 13: Nuclear Reactions
☐ Complete Nuclear Reactions - Chemistry Extra Questions
☐ Watch Chad’s Video on Titrations
☐ Read OATBooster’s Chemistry Notes Chapter 14: Titrations
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☐ Watch Quantitative Reasoning Videos: Statistics and Data Analysis (5.1-5.3)
☐ Complete Statistics and Data Analysis - Question Banks 1-3 (30 questions)
Day #33
☐ Watch OATBooster’s 2022 Biology Content Videos: Viruses I. and II.
☐ Read Feralis-Booster Expanded 2022 Biology Notes (Page 1 to 22) in detail and memorize only key
concepts – Stop at Gene Expression
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☐ Answer Diversity of Life - Question Bank 3 (Archaea) - do as many as you can to solidify your
☐ Answer Genetics - Question Bank 2 (Epigenetics) - do as many as you can to solidify your
☐ Start using OATBooster’s Anki Decks or Quizlet ashcards to reinforce your knowledge of all Biology
concepts if you have not already done so.
☐ Watch Physics Video - Optics Formulas: Lens Formula, Magni cation & Power
☐ Read OATBooster’s Physics Notes: Ch 13. Optics
Day #34
☐ Read Feralis-Booster Expanded 2022 Biology Notes (Page 22 to 44) in detail and memorize only
key concepts – After reviewing this chapter, try to review everything up until this point again.
☐ Start using OATBooster’s Anki Decks or Quizlet ashcards to reinforce your knowledge of all Biology
concepts if you have not already done so.
for you.
for you.
for you.
☐ Watch Quantitative Reasoning Videos: Statistics and Data Analysis (5.4-5.6)
☐ Complete Statistics and Data Analysis - Question Banks 4-5 (30 questions)
Day #35 - Practice Test #2

☐ Revie questions that you have answer incorrectly and brush up on topics of weakness
Congratulations!
Your learning phase is now complete.

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With your first practice test complete, you should now have a better idea of what the full OAT experience will be
like. Note: It is critical to keep in mind that practice tests may not always accurately predict your score on the exam.
The purpose of practice tests is to identify weak areas in knowledge and prepare you for the duration and speed
necessary to complete the exam on time. Use your practice results to guide how you prepare for the test.
Phase 2: Practice Questions/Tests & Review

With your first phase complete, you will now begin a general review process of the content you have
learned. Keep in mind, the content in this phase is not meant to be a thorough review, it’s meant to be a
general review. Remember, the key is to focus on breadth over depth. Using tools such as Anki decks
or Quizlet ashcards will be crucial to master specific subjects like Biology. Furthermore, there will be
more frequent practice tests, which are to be taken under TIMED conditions. While completing these
full-length tests, you will also continue your revision of content so your foundation stays strong. When
you are reviewing topics which are difficult for you, review using your notes, videos, and formula/reaction
sheets (if appropriate).
Day #36
☐ Memorize Biology Chapter 1 Booster Cheat Sheets
☐ Answer incomplete questions from Cell & Molecular Biology - Question Banks - do as many as you
☐ Start using OATBooster’s Anki Decks or Quizlet ashcards to reinforce your knowledge of all
Biology concepts if you have not already done so.
☐ Review OATBooster’s Chemistry Notes: Ch 1. Laboratory
☐ Review OATBooster’s Chemistry Notes: Ch 2. Periodic Properties
☐ Review OATBooster’s Organic Chemistry Notes: Ch 1. The Basics
☐ Redo Extra Reading Comprehension Practice #1

☐ Read any New York Times Article
☐ Review Quantitative Reasoning Notes: Algebra
☐ Redo 2 QR Question Banks that you found most dif cult
☐ Review OATBooster’s Physics Notes: Ch 1. Units and Vectors
☐ Review OATBooster’s Physics Notes: Ch 2. Kinematics


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Day #38
☐ Answer incomplete questions from Cell & Molecular Biology - Question Banks - do as many as you
☐ Start using OATBooster’s Anki Decks or Quizlet ashcards to reinforce your knowledge of all
Biology concepts if you have not already done so.
☐ Review OATBooster’s Chemistry Notes: Ch 3. Atomic & Molecular structure
☐ Review OATBooster’s Chemistry Notes: Ch 4. Stoichiometry & General Concepts

☐ Review OATBooster’s Organic Chemistry Notes: Ch 2. Functional Groups & Nomenclature
☐ Read any Popular Science Article
☐ Redo another 2 QR Question Banks that you found most dif cult
☐ Review OATBooster’s Physics Notes: Ch 3. Dynamics
☐ Review OATBooster’s Physics Notes: Ch 4. Statics
Day #39
☐ Memorize Biology Chapter 2 Booster Cheat Sheets (coming soon)
☐ Answer incomplete questions from Diversity of Life - Question Banks - do as many as you can to
☐ Use OATBooster’s Anki Decks or Quizlet ashcards to reinforce your knowledge of all Biology
concepts
☐ Review OATBooster’s Chemistry Notes: Ch 5. Solutions
☐ Review OATBooster’s Organic Chemistry Notes: Ch 3. Conformations & Isomers
☐ Read any Scienti c American Article
☐ Review Quantitative Reasoning Notes: Geometry
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☐ Review OATBooster’s Physics Notes: Ch 5. Rotational Motion
☐ Review OATBooster’s Physics Notes: Ch 6. Energy and Momentum

Day #41
☐ Answer incomplete questions from Structure & Functions of Systems - Question Banks - do as
many as you can to solidify your knowledge and memorize the information
concepts
☐ Review OATBooster’s Chemistry Notes: Ch 6. Gases
☐ Review OATBooster’s Chemistry Notes: Ch 7. Liquids and Solids
☐ Review OATBooster’s Organic Chemistry Notes: Ch 4. Basic Mechanisms
☐ Review Quantitative Reasoning Notes: Applied Mathematics
☐ Review OATBooster’s Physics Notes: Ch 7. Simple Harmonic Motion
☐ Review OATBooster’s Physics Notes: Ch 8. Waves
Day #42
concepts
☐ Review OATBooster’s Chemistry Notes: Ch 8. Thermochemistry & Thermodynamics
☐ Review OATBooster’s Organic Chemistry Notes: Ch 5. Addition Reactions

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☐ Read any The Economist Article
☐ Review Quantitative Reasoning Notes: Probability
☐ Review OATBooster’s Physics Notes: Ch 9. Fluid Statics
☐ Review OATBooster’s Physics Notes: Ch 10. Thermal Energy and Thermodynamics

Day #44
concepts
☐ Review OATBooster’s Chemistry Notes: Ch 9. Chemical Kinetics
☐ Review OATBooster’s Chemistry Notes: Ch 10. Acids and Bases
☐ Review OATBooster’s Organic Chemistry Notes: Ch 6. Functional Group Chemistry

☐ Review OATBooster’s Organic Chemistry Notes: Ch 7. Enolate Chemistry
☐ Read any New York Times Article
☐ Review OATBooster’s Physics Notes: Ch 11. Electrostatics
Day #45

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☐ Answer incomplete questions from Genetics - Question Banks - do as many as you can to solidify
your knowledge and memorize the information
concepts
☐ Review OATBooster’s Chemistry Notes: Ch 11. Chemical Equilibrium
☐ Review OATBooster’s Chemistry Notes: Ch 12. Oxidation & Reduction
☐ Review OATBooster’s Organic Chemistry Notes: Ch 8. Benzene Reactions & Aromaticity
☐ Review OATBooster’s Organic Chemistry Notes: Ch 9. Free Radical Chemistry
☐ Read any Popular Science Article

☐ Review OATBooster’s Physics Notes: Ch 12. D.C. Circuits

Day #47
☐ Answer incomplete questions from Evolution, Ecology, and Behavior - Question Banks - do as
concepts
☐ Review OATBooster’s Chemistry Notes: Ch 13. Nuclear Reactions
☐ Review OATBooster’s Chemistry Notes: Ch 14. Titrations
☐ Review OATBooster’s Organic Chemistry Notes: Ch 10. Synthetic Strategy
☐ Review OATBooster’s Organic Chemistry Notes: Ch 11. Spectroscopy & Lab Techniques
☐ Review Quantitative Reasoning Notes: Statistics and Data Analysis
☐ Review Quantitative Reasoning Notes: Data Comparison

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☐ Review OATBooster’s Physics Notes: Ch 13. Optics
Congratulations!
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Your practice/review phase is now complete.
Phase 3: Practice Test & Filling in Gaps

With your second phase complete, you will now transition into filling in gaps of knowledge and
mastering content. The remaining practice tests are most representative and will truly gauge where you
stand before taking the OAT. As you make mistakes or encounter material you do not understand or
recognize, review it in order to prevent future errors. Review each test after you complete that specific
test. Note: It is critical to keep in mind that practice tests may not always accurately predict your score
on the exam. The purpose of practice tests is to identify weak areas in knowledge and prepare you for
the duration and speed necessary to complete the exam on time. Use your practice results to guide how
you prepare for the test.

Day #49
☐ Review your Marked questions
☐ Review Feralis-Booster Notes & Biology Booster Cheat Sheets
☐ Review OATBooster’s General Chemistry Notes
☐ Review OATBooster’s Physics Notes
☐ Review Organic Chemistry Videos, Reaction Sheet, and notes you have taken
☐ Review any notes you may have taken on Quantitive Reasoning

Day #51

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Day #53

☐ Take OATBooster’s Biology Test #10, General Chemistry Test #10, Organic Chemistry Test #10,
Physics Test #10, Reading Comprehension Test #10, and Quantitative Reasoning #10 under TIMED
conditions.
Day #55 – Day before the OAT

☐ Overall review of Biology, Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, and Physics content (optional)
☐ We highly recommend that you rest as much as possible in the evening before your OAT. You want
to save as much energy as possible for the Reading comprehension section which require stamina.
Day #56 – Test Day

If you got this far, don’t worry you got this! Just stay calm and collective on the day of the OAT, and
keep your eyes on the goal ☺. Below are a few nal tips before taking the OAT:
• Biology, Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Physics - Depending on the version of the exam you get,
the ADA may make one of these sections brutal (either heavy on calculations for chemistry or odd

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biology questions no one can see coming). Keep this in mind and if you’re stuck on a question,
move on and come back to it at the end if you have time.
• Reading Comprehension - There is almost always a passage that throws students off every cycle
due to its dif culty or the odd number of questions associated with it. For example, in one cycle the
ADA had 12 questions for the 1st passage. So manage your time wisely.
• Quantitive Reasoning - The questions you will encounter will be simpler than what OATBooster
contains. If you are able to get through the questions on OATBooster, you should be able to breeze
through the questions on the real exam.
• Everything will be given to you on the day of the actual OAT.
• Bring a snack with you to replenish your energy during breaks.
• Get enough sleep, you’ll need as much energy as possible for sections.
• If you get stuck on a question, choose the BEST answer and move on.
IMPORTANT: From time to time, the ADA will add a few new questions that might be covered in ANY
resource OR even make the Reading Comprehension section very dense. If this happens, do NOT be
alarmed! The ADA usually does this to try new things and will likely not use those questions to evaluate
your performance. Also, keep in mind everyone will be in the same boat as you, so remain calm and
collected, and simply choose the best answer. ☺

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8-Week OATBooster Study Schedule

2023 Edition (Updated: 1/4/23) OATBooster | Booster PrepTM

Study Schedule Structure

Phase #1: Content Learning & Memorization (5.5 weeks)

Phase #2: Review & Practice Tests (2.5 weeks)

Phase #3: Practice Tests & Filling in gaps (2 weeks)

2023 Edition (Updated: 1/4/23) OATBooster | Booster PrepTM

When should I start studying?

1. OATBooster Premium Membership - Highly Recommended

2. Chad’s Videos - Optional

2023 Edition (Updated: 1/4/23) OATBooster | Booster PrepTM

Recommended Resource for each section

2023 Edition (Updated: 1/4/23) OATBooster | Booster PrepTM

2023 Edition (Updated: 1/4/23) OATBooster | Booster PrepTM

Phase 1: Content Learning & Memorization

☐ Watch OATBooster’s Physics Videos: Units and Vectors (1.1-1.3)

☐ Read OATBooster’s Physics Notes: Ch 1. Units and Vectors

☐ Complete Units & Vectors - Physics Extra Questions

2023 Edition (Updated: 1/4/23) OATBooster | Booster PrepTM

☐ Watch OATBooster’s Chemistry Videos: Measurements & Conversions (2.1 - 2.7)

☐ Watch OATBooster’s Chemistry Videos: Laboratory (17.1 - 17.4)

☐ Read OATBooster’s Chemistry Notes: Ch 1. Laboratory

☐ Complete Laboratory - Chemistry Extra Questions

☐ Watch Reading Comprehension Videos: The Basics (1.1 - 1.3)

☐ Complete Algebra - Question Banks 1-3 (30 questions)

☐ Complete Nomenclature - Org. Chemistry Extra Questions

☐ Watch OATBooster’s Physics Videos: Kinematics (2.1-2.4)

☐ Read OATBooster’s Physics Notes: Ch 2. Kinematics

☐ Complete Kinematics - Physics Extra Questions

☐ Read OATBooster’s Chemistry Notes: Ch 2. Periodic Properties

☐ Complete Periodic Properties - Chemistry Extra Questions

2023 Edition (Updated: 1/4/23) OATBooster | Booster PrepTM

☐ Watch Chad’ Video on Periodic Properties (Optional)

☐ Watch Chad’ Video on Ionization Energy (Optional)

☐ Watch Chad’ Video on Electron Af nity and Electronegativity (Optional)

☐ Watch Reading Comprehension Videos: The Basics (1.4 - 1.6)

☐ Complete Algebra - Question Banks 4-6 (30 questions)

• Use OATBooster Taxonomy Study Sheets to study the details of Animalia:

☐ Complete Stereochemistry and Conformations - Org. Chemistry Extra Questions

☐ Read OATBooster’s Physics Notes: Ch 3. Dynamics

☐ Complete Dynamics - Physics Extra Questions

☐ Read OATBooster’s Chemistry Notes: Ch 3: Atomic & Molecular Structure

☐ Complete Atomic & Molecular Structure - Chemistry Extra Questions

☐ Watch Chad’s Video on Bonding & Lattice Energy (Optional)

2023 Edition (Updated: 1/4/23) OATBooster | Booster PrepTM

☐ Watch Chad’s Video on Lewis Dot Structure (Optional)

☐ Watch Chad’s Video on VSEPR Theory & Molecular Geometry (Optional)

☐ Watch Chad’s Video on Polarity (Optional)

☐ Watch Reading Comprehension Videos: The Answers (2.1 - 2.2)

☐ Watch Quantitative Reasoning Videos: Algebra (1.7 - 1.9)

☐ Complete Algebra - Question Banks 7-9 (30 questions)

Day #7 – Catch up day

Day #8 - Practice Test #1 (Diagnostic Test)

☐ Watch OATBooster’s Physics Videos: Statics (4.1-4.2)

☐ Read OATBooster’s Physics Notes: Ch 4. Statics

☐ Complete Statics - Physics Extra Questions

2023 Edition (Updated: 1/4/23) OATBooster | Booster PrepTM

☐ Watch Chad’s Video on Quantum Numbers (Optional)

☐ Watch Chad’s Video on Electron Con gurations (Optional)

☐ Watch Reading Comprehension Videos: The Answers (2.3)

☐ Watch Reading Comprehension Videos: Parting Words (3.1)

☐ Complete Basic Mechanisms - Org. Chemistry Extra Questions