Dental School
The Dental Admission Test (DAT) is required. The DAT is only
offered by computer at Sylvan Technology Test Centers.
Instructions for registration are in the DAT Application and
Preparation Materials.
Optometry School
The Optometry Admission Test (OAT) is a standardized
examination designed to measure academic ability and
comprehension of scientific information. The OAT exam is
administered twice a year, usually in February and October.
Osteopathic
Medical School
The MCAT is also required for Osteopathic Medicine. Check
with individual schools about when the MCAT must be taken.
Podiatry School
The MCAT is also required for Podiatry School. Check with
individual schools about when the MCAT must be taken.
Veterinary
School
Most veterinary schools require the Graduate Record
Examination (GRE). Some also require the MCAT or the
Veterinary College Admission Test (VCAT). Be sure to find out
what test(s) is(are) required by the schools to which you
plan to apply. The VCAT is offered in April, November and
December and may also be taken by computer throughout the
year. The GRE is also offered year-round on computer. You
must take the VCAT by the end of the year in which you apply
to veterinary school.
