Exams

Pre-Health Professional Program Entrance Exams
Many professional health programs require entrance exams for admission. It is highly recommended that you add an “exam” column to the spreadsheet of programs you’re applying to so that you can track each one’s specific exam requirements. Listed here are exams generally required by professional health programs.
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This is a sample listing of health-program entrance exams. It is not exhaustive. If you encounter a required exam that’s not listed here, contact the Health Professions & Natural Science Pathways Manager for support.
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足彩app哪个是正规的 DAT is typically required for Dentistry programs. Check with individual programs; not all of them require the DAT.
足彩app哪个是正规的 GRE is sometimes required for Veterinary Medicine, Occupational & Physical 足彩app哪个是正规的rapy, Physician Assistant/Associate programs, and others. Check with individual programs; not all of them require the GRE.
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足彩app哪个是正规的 OAT is typically required for Optometry programs.
- 足彩app哪个是正规的 OAT Optometry Test is a comprehensive exam that enables optometry education programs to assess the knowledge and preparedness of program applicants. OAT test results are accepted by all optometry schools in the U.S. and Canada.
Situational Judgment Tests are sometimes required during the Secondary Application process for Medical Schools. Review individual programs’ requirements to determine which Situational Judgment Test is needed, and by what deadline – these will vary by program.
- 足彩app哪个是正规的 AAMC PREview? professional readiness exam is a new assessment for premeds to demonstrate some of the professional competencies that are important for medical school. To get you started, here are five important things you need to know about PREview.
- 足彩app哪个是正规的 Casper Situational Judgment Test is an online, open-response situational judgment test (SJT). It asks what you would do in a tough situation, and more importantly, why. This helps determine behavioral tendencies of applicants pursuing people-centered professions. PrepMatch hosted a presentation on the peer-to-peer platform for Casper prep; you can watch the video online.