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How to Find a DAT Test Center

If you have decided to enter a dental school in the United States then you will need to take the Dental Admission Test or DAT, conducted by the American Dental Association. It is administered on a computer and can be taken on almost any day. The results you obtain will be used to evaluate your potential for admission into a dental school. All questions are multiple choice and the DAT test is comprised of four sections. They are designed to predict your performance in the program's curriculum. A test score of 18 out of 20 or higher will likely lead to admission.

Instructions

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  Apply for the DAT by visiting the official website of the American Dental Association. Once there, click on the link "Dental Admissions Testing (DAT)" to be directed to the page where you can commence your online application.
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  Wait until you receive your eligibility letter from the Dental Admissions Testing representatives.
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  Schedule your DAT testing appointment by visiting the Thompson Prometric website. To increase the likelihood of receiving your choice of date, time and location, schedule your test 60 to 90 days before the desired examination date. Prometric Test Centers are throughout the United States, its territories and Canada.

How to Prepare for the Dental Admissions Test

How to Schedule a DAT