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Students MUST consult](the test. Students MUST consult www.ada.org/dat for more detailed)[ ](the test. Students MUST consult www.ada.org/dat for more detailed)[www.ada.org/dat](the test. Students MUST consult www.ada.org/dat for more detailed)[ for more detailed](the test. Students MUST consult www.ada.org/dat for more detailed)  \ninstructions and information.  \n\n| Section | \\# Questions | \\#\u003Cbr>Minutes | Score | Topics Covered * |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| Optional Tutorial |  | 15 |  |  |\n| Survey of Natural Sciences | 100 | 90 | 1-30 | Biology, General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry |\n| Perceptual Ability Test | 90 | 60 | 1-30 | Apertures, Angle Discrimination, Cube Counting, 3D Form Development, Paper Folding, and View Recognition |\n| Scheduled Break (optional) |  | 30 |  |  |\n| Reading Comprehension | 50 | 60 | 1-30 | Contains 3 passages and requires no prior knowledge of the topic other than a basic undergraduate preparation in science. |\n| Quantitative Reasoning | 40 | 45 | 1-30 | Algebra, Data Analysis, Quantitative Comparison, Probability & Statistics |\n| Optional Post Test Survey |  | 15 |  |  |\n\nImportant Information:  \n• Required by most dental schools. It is Computer-Based Testing – Exams offered year-round through Prometric.  \n• $475 fee – If a student selects at least one ADEA/AADSAS or TMDSAS school at the time of DAT registration, scores will be sent to all AADSAS and/or TMDSAS schools. If no school is selected, there is a $45 fee per school to have your score report sent. It is strongly recommended to choose at least one school when registering to avoid the additional cost. Fee Waiver information.  \n• Test scores range from 1-30, average scores of accepted students at Ohio schools is 19-21.  \n• Unofficial test scores and explanation are received immediately upon completion of DAT. Official scores will be released to schools 3-4 weeks after test date.  \n• Examinees must wait 90 days between testing attempts. Those who have tested three or more times must apply for special permission to take the test again.  \n• See ADA-DAT website for more detailed information. Sample test items are available at this site.  \n* List of more specific topics can be found within the DAT guide.  \nResources:  \n•  ADA – Test Prep resources  \n•  ADEA- DAT study tips and Plan Your DAT study schedule tips  \n•  Chad’s Videos(free)  \n•  UC Learning Commons: (test strategies, note taking, test anxiety)  \n• Test preparation – Educate yourself by investigating all options thoroughly prior to committing. This is not an exhaustive list and PPAC does not endorse any test preparation company.  \no  DAT Bootcamp  \no  Kaplan  \no  Princeton Review  \nDAT General Information handout, updated Oct 2020","cbCaigCXZfkGFaok","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaigCXZfkGFaok","pdf",243262,"English","# Exam Overview\n## Test Sections, Timing, and Topics\n# Key Policies and Scores\n## Fees and Score Reporting\n## Retake Rules and Score Release\n# Resources","[{\"question\":\"What sections are included in the DAT and how long does each take?\",\"answer\":\"The DAT includes Optional Tutorial (no question count), Survey of Natural Sciences (100 questions, 90 minutes), Perceptual Ability Test (90 questions, 60 minutes), Reading Comprehension (50 questions, 60 minutes), Quantitative Reasoning (40 questions, 45 minutes), plus Optional Post Test Survey (15 minutes).\"},{\"question\":\"How are DAT scores reported and when are unofficial vs official scores released?\",\"answer\":\"Unofficial test scores and explanation are received immediately after completion. 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