The Dental Admissions Test (DAT) is a major factor in the admissions process of all accredited dental schools. Your score combined with your academic record will be used to determine whether or not you make it into your dream school, which means it is vital that you score as high as possible on your DAT. This requires intense months of DAT prep and a strong understanding of what exactly you’re getting into so there are no surprises on test day. That’s why we’ve assembled everything you need to know before you embark on this journey into DAT prep. Good luck!
DAT Scoring
Upon completion, you will receive a set of seven scores based on your performance in each section of the exam, as well as an Academic Average Score. Each score ranges from 1-30, with 30 being the best and 17 being average. There are no penalties for wrong answers on the DAT, so guessing on questions you aren’t sure about is a good idea.
You will receive your score immediately after you finish the exam, and you can register to have official DAT transcripts sent to the schools of your choice upon completion. This is covered by your registration fee.
What’s On The DAT?
The DAT is broken up into four sections:
- Survey of Natural Sciences
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