Beginning in March 2025, the American Dental Association will implement a new scoring system for the Dental Admissions Test (DAT). Those who take the exam will receive three-digit rather than two-digit scores. This article will summarize the scoring and reporting changes announced by the ADA. How Is the DAT Scored ... Read more
Emil Chuck, PhD
Updated February 19, 2025 by Emil Chuck, PhD
Research data on optimal health professional application timelines, including application prep, entrance exam timing, and secondary submission strategies.
Emil Chuck, PhD
Updated June 2, 2025 by Emil Chuck, PhD
The Dental Admissions Test (DAT) is a 4 hour and 15 minute exam that tests both right and left brain dominant individuals and requires heavy preparation. It is broken down into six sections – biology, ... Read more
Samya Faiq
Updated June 23, 2022 by Samya Faiq
Attention Pre-dents! This is your go-to guide for everything you need to know about the Dental Admission Test (DAT) and how to study for it. While taking this monstrous test is a daunting task, I ... Read more
Kelsey Gwin
Updated July 18, 2023 by Kelsey Gwin
Last year, as the summer was nearing its end, I started preparing to take the Medical College Admission Test, also referred to as the MCAT. I was a recent college graduate and had just successfully ... Read more
Katayoon Dowlatshahi
Updated June 26, 2022 by Katayoon Dowlatshahi
Lessons I Learned During My USMLE Step 1 Exam The USMLE Step 1 exam was the most daunting test I’ve ever taken. That it covers anything—anything—from the first two years of medical school is enough ... Read more
Cassie Kosarek
Updated February 1, 2019 by Cassie Kosarek
This article originally ran on ASDA’s blog, Mouthing Off, on April 21, 2017. Preparing for the DAT can be one of the most exciting, yet challenging times during a predental’s journey to dental school. You ... Read more
Marissa Albert
Updated July 18, 2023 by Marissa Albert
This article originally ran on ASDA’s blog, Mouthing Off, on July 20, 2016. Is the DAT stressing you out? You’re not alone. Preparing for the DAT is probably the most intimidating part of the dental ... Read more
Tara Prasad
Updated June 26, 2022 by Tara Prasad
Taking the MCAT can be a nerve-wracking experience. In fact, many students develop significant test anxiety as a result of the MCAT’s role in the medical school admissions process. If this scenario describes you, here ... Read more
Anubodh “Sunny” Varshney
Updated June 26, 2022 by Anubodh “Sunny” Varshney
Preparing for an exam is the same as preparing for any other major event you might encounter. Just like a football player prepares for Friday night’s game or a pianist practices for their upcoming recital, ... Read more
Iowa State University Dept of Biomedical Sciences
Updated June 26, 2022 by Iowa State University Dept of Biomedical Sciences
Do you know of a colleague who is extremely good at their job, yet cannot pass the professional exams required to ascend the career ladder? Or an exceptionally bright friend – who seems to fall ... Read more
OUPBlog
Updated June 26, 2022 by OUPBlog
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Updated June 26, 2022 by Study Medicine Europe
