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Entrance exams are a critical component of your application to medical or dental school, and preparing for the MCAT or DAT requires a significant investment of time and resources.

Ensuring that you have established an appropriate timeline for taking the exam - including completing relevant academic coursework and having the capacity to set aside significant time to study - will be key to your success.

Medical College Admission Test

The Medical College Admisstion Test (MCAT) is a 7+ hour computer-based, standardized multiple-choice exam administered by the AAMC at a testing center. It is comprised of 4 sub-tests that are designed to assess your specific content knowledge as well as problem solving and critical thinking skills.

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Dental Admission Test

The Dental Admission Test (DAT) 5 hour computer-based, standardized multiple-choice exam administered by the American Dental Association (ADA) and taken at a Prometric testing center. It is comprised of 4 sections and is designed to assess your overall academic ability, comprehension of scientific material, and perceptual ability.

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