The Dental Admission Test (DAT) is composed of multiple-choice test questions designed to provide dental education programs with a means to assess applicants’ potential for success. The DAT is composed of multiple-choice test questions and consists of four sections:

• Survey of the Natural Sciences
• Perceptual Ability
• Reading Comprehension
• Quantitative Reasoning

The DAT is accepted by 66 dental schools in the U.S. and 10 in Canada. The DAT is offered year round by Prometric test centers. For complete information on all aspects of the DAT, refer to the DAT Candidate Guide.

Exam Cost = $525

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The Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) is a standardized, multiple-choice examination designed to assess your problem-solving, critical thinking, and knowledge of natural, behavioral, and social science concepts and principles prerequisite to the study of medicine. The MCAT is composed of multiple-choice test questions and consists of four sections:

• Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems
• Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems
• Psychological, Social, and Biological Foundations of Behavior
• Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills

All medical schools in the United States and many in Canada require MCAT scores for regular admission to medical school. The MCAT offers approximately 30 testing dates each year from January & March, through September. For complete information on all aspects of the MCAT, refer to What’s on the MCAT Exam?.

Exam Cost = $335

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The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General Test is a comprehensive taken by individuals applying to graduate, business and law programs. GRE scores to supplement an applicant’s undergraduate grades and other qualifications for graduate study. The GRE is taken by individuals applying to several different graduate programs (law, business) and closely aligns with the types of skills that are required for success in today’s demanding graduate programs, including healthcare. The exam consists of the following sections:

• Verbal Reasoning
• Quantitative Reasoning
• Critical Thinking and Analytical Writing Skills

For complete information on all aspects of the GRE, refer to the GRE Information Bulletin.

Exam Cost = $220

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The Optometry Admission Test (OAT) is a comprehensive exam that enables optometry education programs to assess the knowledge and preparedness of program applicants. The OAT is composed of multiple-choice test questions and consists of four sections:

• Survey of the Natural Sciences
• Reading Comprehension
• Physics
• Quantitative Reasoning

OAT test results are accepted by all optometry schools in the U.S. and Canada. The four-part test is administered year-round by Prometric Test Centers. For complete information on all aspects of the OAT, refer to the OAT Candidate Guide.

Exam Cost = $515 ($520 starting 7/1/24)

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The PCAT (Pharmacy College Admission Test) will retire in January 2024. For more information, please visit the Pearson Assessment website.

The Physician Assistant College Admission Test (PA-CAT) is a specialized discipline-specific exam that is designed to measure applicant knowledge and application in key prerequisite science subjects typically required for PA school. The PA-CAT measures general academic ability and scientific knowledge necessary for success in the demanding Physician Assistant curriculum. The PA-CAT covers 9 science subject areas:

• Anatomy
• Physiology
• Chemistry
• General Biology
• Microbiology
• Genetics
• Biochemistry
• Behavioral Sciences
• Statistics

For complete information on all aspects of the PA-CAT, refer to the PA-CAT Bulletin of Information.

Exam Cost = $228

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