GUIDE TO TAKING THE DAT (Dental Schools Admissions Test):
Articles for Tips & Advice for Studying for, What to Expect on, and Taking the DAT Dental Schools Exam.
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General Information About the DAT -The Dental Admission Test is administered on computer on almost any day of the year. A candidate may choose to submit either a paper application form or an online application for the Dental Admission Test (DAT).
DAT Computerized Test Format - If you are interested in taking the computerized version of the DAT, then you should reference this page for more information.
Dental Admissions Test - The DAT is the 2nd most important part of the application. The DAT consists of 2 scores: Academic Average and Perceptual Ability. Each section is scored 1-30...30 being the best. A good score is 19 or above in both sections.
Taking the DAT Exam - All about taking the DAT Exam, what you should expect, and how you should approach the test.
DAT - Dental Admissions Test - The Dental Admissions Test (DAT) is to dental school as the SAT is for undergraduate school and as the MCAT is to medical school (how's that for an SAT question!) Everyone intending to go to any dental school must take the DAT.
The Dental Admissions Test (DAT) FAQ - A few questions and answers about the DAT Exams.
Dental Admissions Testing Program
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Participation in the Dental Admission Test (DAT) of the American Dental Association is required. It is recommended that this test be taken the year before the intended matriculation year. Candidates are encouraged to take the examination more than one time, and the best set of scores is used as the official set.
DAT- The Dental Admissions Test -
The Dental Admission Test (DAT) is conducted by the American Dental Association and has been in operation on a national basis since 1950. The testing program is designed to measure general academic ability, comprehension of scientific information, and perceptual ability.
The Dental School Applicant : Taking the DAT - Just an overview of what the DAT Test is, what sections are included, how to register to take the DAT, when you should receive your exam scores, and more.
DAT : A Guide to the Dental Admissions Test - A comprehensive informational guide about the DAT Exams, including an Introduction, Cost of registering for the DATs,
Schedules for DAT test dates, information about
registering,
preparing for
taking the DAT test, information about DAT scores, and links to more information
DAT information - Some useful information probably already listed in above articles, but this might help you.
The Dental Admission Test - The Dental Admission Test (DAT) covers biology, general chemistry, organic chemistry, reading comprehension, quantitative reasoning (mathematics), and perceptual ability. Each section is scored 1-30, with a 17 being average. Most dental school use the perceptual ability score, and the "academic average" of the other sections.
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