DAT Web Site: www.ada.org/prof/ed/testing/dat

The Dental Admission Testing (DAT) is only administered as a computerized test.
There are no application deadlines.
The examination fee is $190 and students can schedule the exam on almost any date.

For the Computerized DAT candidates can now register on-line www.ada.org/prof/ed/testing/dat/registering.asp Applicants can also submit the application from the Dental Admission Testing Program, Application and Preparation Materials booklet (see below) along with the examination fee. After submitting the application and fee payment to the Dental Admission Testing Program, students will receive an 800-number to call to register and arrange a day and time with a Thomson Prometric Center (formerly Sylvan Testing Center). The Thomson Prometric Center require at least a 48 hour notice for scheduling a test and students are eligible to take the exam for one year. Walk-in registration is not available.

The Dental Admission Testing Program booklet, which includes samples of four examinations and instructions for ordering a computerized tutorial ($10), is available through your pre-health advisor or you can request it by calling (800) 621-8099 or (312) 440-2500 or by writing:

Department of Testing Services
American Dental Association
211 East Chicago Avenue, Suite 1846
Chicago, IL 60611-2678

TUTORIAL DAT
A tutorial is available that will familiarize the students with the mechanics of taking the DAT on computer. (A sample of the tutorial can be found in the Dental Admission Testing application booklet). This tutorial requires Microsoft Windows. To obtain a copy on diskette students should write a letter and include a money order for $10 to:
DAT Tutorial
Department of Testing Services
211 East Chicago Avenue
Suite 1846
Chicago, IL 60611

Another resource for students to practice perceptual ability testing is:
Mechanical Aptitude and Spatial Relations Tests, 3rd Ed. 1996
by Joan U. Levy, Ph.D. and Normal Levy, Ph.D., published by ARCO, a division of Simon and Shuster obtained through Macmillan General Reference; A Simon and Shuster Macmillan Company; 1633 Broadway; New York, NY 10019-6785. ISBN # 0-02-860600-0.

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GRE (Graduate Record Examinations)

GRE Web Site: http://www.gre.org
E-mail: gre-info@ets.org

The computer-based GRE test is offered year round. The fee is $140

The General GRE Test has changed.
General GRE Test is composed of verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning, and analytical writing sections. The verbal and quantitative sections are unchanged from their former content. The analytical writing section is identical to the stand-alone test called the Writing Assessment, which was introduced in October 1999. The analytical reasoning section has been eliminated from the General Test. These changes to the General Test were made in order to (1) help admissions committees assess higher level critical thinking and analytical writing skills of applicants, and (2) provide a performance assessment that measures a test taker's ability to make and critique arguments, which is central to the work done by graduate students in most fields.

Frequently Asked Questions: www.gre.org/faqnew.html

How do I register for the GRE® computer-based General Test?
In the United States, U.S. Territories and Canada there are three ways to register for the GRE computer-based General Test:

• Online- Credit card required.
• Phone - Call 1-443-751-4820, 1-800-GRE-CALL (1-800-473-2255) or a test center directly. Credit card or voucher number required.
• Mail - Download and complete the Authorization Voucher Request Form (PDF). Mail it with your payment to the address printed on the form
  
  

To order test preparation software (IBM-compatible) call 1-800-537-3160 or order on-line or download the software at www.ets.org/store.html

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MCAT Web Site: www.aamc.org/mcat

Applicants to medical school began taking the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) by computer in 2007. The computerized MCAT is offered multiple times from January through September and the test results are available within 30 days.

In 2003, minor changes were made to the MCAT. A few organic chemistry questions were replaced by questions on DNA and genetics, it will be possible to achieve a 14 or 15 on the VR, and a total score will be reported (e.g., 45T). PS will become the first section of the day, followed by VR. Because of these changes some schools will want test scores no later than 2003.

MCAT scores will become part of the examinee's MCAT testing history and when an AMCAS application is sent to a school, April 2003 and later scores will be included.

Applicants must register for the MCAT on-line. There are no paper registration materials.

For questions about registration and test administration: mcat@aamc.org

The MCAT Care Team
Association of American Medical Colleges
Section for Applicant Assessment Services
2450 N St., NW
Washington, DC 20037
Phone: 202-828-0690
www.aamc.org/mcat

MCAT Fee Assistance Program Forms: www.aamc.org/students/applying/fap

Practice Test Materials Online:
MCAT Practice Online: www.e-mcat.com
Paper Practice Tests: www.aamc.org/mcat/practicetests.htm

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The last administration of the written OAT will be October 15, 2005. After this the OAT will be available only by computer. Examinees are allowed to take the test an unlimited number of times but must wait 90 days between testing dates. Application information, preparation material and test sites (Thomson Prometric Centers) may be obtained from www.opted.org/info_oat.cfm Information is also available through your premedical advisor or by writing, or calling:

Optometric Admission Testing Program
211 E. Chicago Avenue, Sixth Floor
Chicago, IL 60611-2678
312-440-2693 or 800-232-2159

The basic fee for the computerized OAT is $185. The most desirable time for applicants to take the exam is no later than the Fall of their senior year in college. If applicants must take it later, some schools will not accept the results of tests after the February immediately preceding the August in which they hope to enroll.

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Information concerning the PCAT may be obtained by visiting the web site, through your premedical advisor or by calling 1-800-622-3231 or 210-339-88710 or by writing:

Harcourt Assessment, Inc.
Pharmacy College Admission Test (PCAT)
P.O. Box 7247-6717
Philadelphia, PA 19170-6717
Web site (online registration): http://harcourtassessment.com/haiweb/Cultures/en-US/dotCom/PCATWEB.INFO.htm

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