Entrance Exams
Most professional schools require
entrance exams. Links are provided below to information about each of these
exams. Free exam preparation materials are available for borrowing from the
Pre-Health Pathways Advisor.
Medical College Admission Test (MCAT)
The MCAT is required for all students
applying to allopathic (MD) or osteopathic (DO) medical schools and podiatry
schools.
•About
the MCAT
•Register
for the MCAT
•Prepare
for the MCAT
Pharmacy College Admission Test (PCAT)
The PCAT is required for students
applying to pharmacy schools.
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About
the PCAT
•
Register
for the PCAT
•
Prepare
for the PCAT
Dental Admission Test (DAT)
The DAT is required for students applying
to dental schools.
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About the DAT
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Register for the DAT
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Prepare for the DAT
Optometry Admission Test (OAT)
The OAT is required for students applying
to optometry schools.
•About the OAT
•Register for the OAT
•Prepare for the OAT
Graduate Record Exam (GRE)
The GRE General Test is often required
for students applying to physical/occupational therapy, physician assistant,
orthotic/prosthetic, veterinary, public health, psychology, and other advanced
degree health professions schools or graduate programs. Some schools may also require the completion of specific Subject Tests.
•About the GRE General Test
•Register for the GRE
•Prepare for the GRE