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When Your Diploma’s Mathematics Falls Short
Many bachelor’s programs in the Netherlands require students to have taken mathematics at a certain level in high school. This level is often defined by Wiskunde A or Wiskunde B in the Dutch high school curriculum. Students whose diploma does not meet this requirement are asked to make up the missing mathematics with a test.
Universities that use the OMPT for this purpose include the University of Amsterdam, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Leiden, Groningen, Utrecht, Erasmus (Rotterdam), Tilburg, Maastricht and Radboud. Some universities in Belgium, Finland, Lithuania and Ireland also use the OMPT.
Which OMPT?
The OMPT is not a single test; it comes in seven different versions. The program you apply to determines which one you take.
- OMPT-A: 52 questions, 120 minutes. Numbers, algebra, linear and quadratic equations, functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, differentiation. Usually required to make up for a missing Wiskunde A.
- OMPT-B: 64 questions, 150 minutes. The OMPT-A topics plus integration and trigonometry. Usually required to make up for a missing Wiskunde B.
- OMPT-C, D, E, F and G: Other versions required by some programs. For example, OMPT-E focuses on statistics and probability, while OMPT-G includes physics and chemistry alongside mathematics.
The passing requirement also varies from program to program. For example, the University of Groningen asks for at least 60% on OMPT-A for its economics and business programs. For its science and engineering programs, it asks for at least 60% overall on OMPT-D as well as at least 55% in each topic, and allows at most two attempts per year.
That is why, before preparation begins, we work out together which OMPT the program requires, with what score and how many attempts.
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Taken at Home, Under Supervision
The OMPT is taken on your own computer, not at a test center. You buy the test from omptest.org and book a slot at least 72 hours in advance through ProctorU, the proctoring service. Throughout the test you are monitored through your webcam and screen.
You must be alone in the room, the door must be visible on camera, and nothing other than the permitted items may be on the desk. You may use only the system’s own calculator, at most three A4 sheets of scratch paper, a pencil and an eraser; even a ballpoint pen is not allowed. Your ID must be written in the Latin alphabet.
Results arrive within 8 working days from the day after the test, as a certificate showing your scores by topic.
Not a Multiple-Choice Test
On most OMPT questions you do not choose from answer options; you enter the answer yourself. On OMPT-A and OMPT-B, answers are largely marked as either right or wrong. This means a small calculation error can cost you all the marks for a question.
The questions are in English; a Dutch option is also available. The topics are at high school mathematics level. The difficulty usually comes from students having covered these topics years ago and from the English wording of the questions.
The Biggest Misconception
“I covered these topics in high school; a quick look before the test will do.” This is the thought we come across most often with the OMPT. Knowing the topics is not enough to answer fifty questions without a mistake in two hours. When most answers count as either fully right or wrong, a forgotten rule or a careless calculation means lost marks.
Since the number of attempts is also limited, going into the test unprepared just to “have a look” can prove costly.
When Should You Start?
The appointment must be booked at least 72 hours in advance, results take 8 working days, and most programs allow a limited number of attempts. That is why we recommend taking the OMPT not close to the application deadline, but early enough to leave time for a second attempt.
How long preparation takes depends on the student’s gaps; after an initial assessment we draw up a realistic timeline.
Which Diplomas May Need It?
The university decides which diploma counts as sufficient for which program. Still, some situations come up often:
- Students who took IB Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation (AI) SL (Standard Level) are usually asked for additional proof by programs that require Wiskunde B.
- Students who did not take mathematics at A Level may have to show additional proof for most mathematics requirements.
- For applicants with a Turkish high school diploma, it depends on the program.
That is why we go through the program’s admission page together for every application.
Exams and Admissions Tests
Our OMPT Approach
In OMPT preparation, we first separate the topics a student has never covered, the ones they have forgotten, and the ones they know but struggle to apply in a question written in English. We build the study plan on this distinction and on the current topic list of the OMPT version to be taken. As the gaps are filled, we move on to timed mock tests. After each one, we look at which questions took too long and why, and which mistakes keep coming back.
The mathematics department at IB Evi is led by Hakan Torun, who has been teaching mathematics since 1999. You can find more about how his lessons work on Hakan Torun’s mathematics tutoring page. You can also download the free mock exam he prepared in the OMPT-A format from his Resources page.
Frequently Asked Questions
This section contains questions we receive regarding the OMPT, along with their answers.
Look at the mathematics requirement on the admission page of the program you are applying to, and check whether your diploma meets it. If it does not, the program states there which test, and which score, you can use to make up the gap. If you are not sure, writing to the program is the best option; we can help with this too.
OMPT-A has 52 questions and lasts 120 minutes; it covers numbers, algebra, equations, functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, and differentiation. OMPT-B has 64 questions and lasts 150 minutes; integration and trigonometry are tested on top of these. Always check with the program which one is required.
Only the test system’s own online calculator. At most three A4 sheets of scratch paper, a pencil and an eraser may be on the desk.
It depends on the program. For example, the University of Groningen accepts at most two attempts per year. Check how many attempts you have in the program’s rules.
Within 8 working days from the day after the test, as a certificate showing your scores by topic. A faster marking option is also available for an extra fee.
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