How hard is the OAT? If you took it, how much did you study and do you have any tips?
403199
it depends on your scholastic background. but it is a pretty extensive test and a prep course would always help. here is a sight below good luck.
1037449
Ummmm, my mum's done two Diplomas in this very kind of area and I've read up a lot on it to. Anyhows, from memory, it's neither good nor bad. It's kind of ok. Like, that is with colestoral. Of course it has many other advantages too.\n\nBtw, olive oil and oat-bran are some of the best.- they really *lower* bad cholestoral.
454499
This has helped me and I got the advice from a colon doctor who follows his own advice:\n\nEvery morning eat a bowl of "All Bran" or "Fiber One" cereal, with some fruit or dried fruit (for taste).  (the above cereals have the highest, by far, of fiber content per serving)\n\nAfter a few weeks of doing this, I became "more regular" and did not have to eat it every day.
967951
Absolutely critical, if you pay attention.  Otherwise, try again next semester.\n\nHere's the deal.  Much learning occurs without studying.  Just hearing a lecture (even with your eyes closed) with move some stuff into the ole internal storage.  And watching a lecture (with your ears close is the same.  The instructor's inflection, body language and other non-verbal cues make the material much easier to master that just reading.\n\nHOWEVER, taking notes is a huge bump up the learning curve.  Writing down something triggers several additional learning pathways.  In fact, I found that I rarely have to read my notes.  But I HAVE to take them.  I can only think of two or three classes where I had to use my notes to study from.  But  I can't think of a single class where I didn't have to take notes to learn the material.\n\nCheck out the following:  Blooms Taxonomy,  Learning styles and the Theory of Multiple Intelligencies
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If your basics are strong for Mathematics and English, then its not very tough. But you need to study in a very planned way. Speed is also a factor for the test. \nThe average score i suppose is 500-510 on the scale of 200-800. I appeared for the test last month and it was not very tough.\n\nGood luck
465736
I give myself a study quota every day. I have been working on my master's thesis right now and working full time and wanting to spend time with my family. I have promised myself that I work on it 2 hours per day, 6 days a week, and more only if I want to (like if I am getting a lot done). I have asked the people around me to support me in this. It has gone well. (In fact, I will finish it today!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!--as you can tell, I'm a little bit happy about that. It has been a huge part of my life for months and months and months now)\n\nAnyhow- keep your daily quota and reward yourself. (when I was getting started, I wasn't very good at it, so I said that for every day I did it for the first two weeks, I could buy a song off of iTunes when I was done - then I went to a week - if I did it for the whole week, on Friday I could buy my favorite breakfast burrito on the way to work, etc.)\n\nGood luck!!! You can learn lots from your friends, don't underestimate that. But your diploma will make a big difference in employment opportunities, etc. Don't give up on that part of your education, too.
804565
I'm afraid I can't be much help, however I did consider taking this course a couple of years ago.  At this time the Open University allowed student reviews to be posted on the website (every course used to have a section where past students posted reviews, but the OU has discontinued this now unfortunately).  Anyway, I know I no longer wanted to do the course after I read these reviews.  Many said they struggled.  Many said they wished they had a better understanding of Web Applications before they started the course.  So it really depends on how confident you are and how much experience you've had in this area.  All I know is that past students who started with no knowledge or experience struggled.
488823
Well what helped me when I was in college was I high-lighted the important parts of the text. That did wonders for me and I also took notes as well so I could do some cross refrencing between the two. \n\nAs far as reading, I encourage you do focus on it as much as you can. Be it everyday or everyother day, have it be apart of your schedule on a regular basis. That's important. GOOD LUCK TO YOU.\n\nI was the type were I could not stay at home and study, so I went to the local library and rented a study room for a few hours. It was helpful.
344550
yeah, it was easy. That's the great thing about this country: if you study for an exam, you'll pass. BUt on the timing part, here's my advice, if you don't know what to do as soon as you finish reading the questions, then chances are you're going to waste time trying to figure out something. First work on all the questions that you know at least 90% how to answer, then go back and try to solve the other questions.
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study for about 30-45 minutes a study session\nmore than that and u forget it all\nand study on a steady schedule.\nand eat healthy foods,\nbut dont stuff urself\nand get normal amount of sleep\ndo not over sleep,\ncuz then ur brain is like "wtf"\nhaha\nmy spanish teacher told us that stuff and it really worked alot\nDO NOT CRAM!! \nu forget it all!!
776327
Cramming is self-defeating so prepre KEY questions and get 8 hours of sleep to have an alert mind.  \n\nListen to light classical music to stimulate your mind while sleeping.  \n\nRapid Eye Movement sleep is the best.\n\nEat oatmeal since it is healthy and not heavy as to make you sleepy.\n\nAvoid heavy meals.\n\nBuenas noches muchacho !
405017
Get really good at those problems where you have to organize things, like planting corn, potatoes and beans this year- what do you have to plant next year. I don't like those at all and didn't do very well. Good thing I did well in math and the comprehension problems.
903335
the practice test on the site is really nothing, I mean NOTHING, like the actual admissions test. However, I can see how the tests are related. This isn't "book stuff" or things you'd learn in school. It's mostly logic and analysis. You might want to brush up on comprehension skills because they will read you a detailed story before the 2-hour test; then, the last thing you do for the test is to take a comprehension test based on that story. Also, there is a math and a vocabulary section. Honestly, if you don't know this stuff now, you'll probably never know it. Just go take the test. I don't think any studying will really help. BUT, do brush up on math formulas. The hardest part about it is how fast you have to do the problems. The first part is 50 questions, but you have 12 minutes. If you did well on the online practice test, then you should just go take it.
223991
study, put in some effort
1127986
Are you talking about the Regents' testing Program? If so then it is not as hard as some people say it is. It has two parts reading and an essay. I passed it on the first time. It is best though to review and maybe practice a little. Here is a website that you can practice on. http://www2.gsu.edu/~wwwrtp/indstu.htm\nGood Luck!
314973
Yes it was hard because I was distracted by the fair sex for 2 years,  I had to go to summer school to graduate on time.  Act like the answer to life is in your schoolbooks and notes.
3106
Hi. I had to take BUSINESS Statistics. It was painful, but I learned how to survive. It is a really good idea to get a "study buddy" who, sorry to be rude, but is at least as smart as you or smarter. If its a retard, you'll end up spending your study time on things you already understand. Read the text and any notes the prof gives you before class so you at least know some of the terms. Then, as soon as possible after class, do review questions from the book so that the concepts really settle in. And, before the exam, get together a really good study group, sit in someone's dorm with some pizza and coffee and study, study, study...you'll feel more confident if you're prepared! Good luck.