There Is A Correlation Between The Optometric Admissions Test (O.A.T.) Scores And The Initial Passing Rate Of The National Board Of Examiners In Optometry (N.B.E.O.) Part One At The Michigan College Of Optometry.

Background: The main objective ofthis literature study is to determine if there is a
correlation between the Optometric Admissions Test (O.A.T.) scores and the passing rate of the National Board of Examiners in Optometry (N.B.E.O.), part one. This study will
focus mainly on the passingrate of part one: basic science. However, other correlations
between the passing rate ofN.B.E.O. part one will be explored. Our objective will be to
assist the Michigan College of Optometry's Admissions Board in their selection of future
students based on the O.A.T. score. Identifying "at-risk" students will save money, time,
and heartache not only for the student, but for the profession as well. Methods: We will first conduct a literature search to identify any known correlations between the O.A.T. score and the N.B.E.O. part one passing rate. Then, securitization ofO.A.T. scores and N.B.E.O. part one scores from M.C.O. students over the past nine years will take place. This study will be supplemented by an anonymous survey going into further detail of the student's academic history and N.B.E.O. part one preparations. Results: We will analyze the scores and survey results to assess if, and at what O.A.T. score there is a correlation between the passing the N.B.E.O. part one of not passing.