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The DAT is designed to measuregeneral academic ability, comprehension of scientific information, and perceptual ability.  \n\n|  |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Survey of the NaturalSciences   | 100Questions   | 90 min.   |\n| Perceptual Ability Test   | 90Questions   | 60 min.   |\n| Reading Comprehension Test  \u003Cbr>(3 reading passages)   | 50Questions   | 60 min.   |\n| Quantitative Reasoning Test  \u003Cbr>(Mathematical Problems)   | 40Questions   | 45 min.   |\n| Total Time   | About 5 hours, including breaks   |  |\n\n# Scoring, Ranges and Averages\n\nDAT scores are based on the number of correct responses obtained.  \nApplicants are not penalized for guessing.  \nScore Range: 1 30  \nScore Average: 18  \nThere are no passing or failing scores!  \n# Registration\n\nYou have a 6 month window to take the test after getting a DENTPIN.  \n# Cost and Fees\n\nInitial Registration: $430  \nScore Audit Report: $65  \nRescheduling Fee: $100  \nIn documented cases of severefinancial hardship, a limited number ofpartial fee waivers are available toDAT examinees each calendar year(January December) .  \nThe partial fee waiver covers 50% oftest fees.  \nSubsections for Test  \nSurvey of the Natural Sciences  \nBiology  \nGeneral Chemistry  \nOrganic Chemistry  \nPerceptual Ability  \nApertures  \nView recognition  \nAngle discrimination  \nPaperfolding  \nCube counting  \n3D form development  \nFor more information on the DAT and how to register visit  \nhttp://www.ada.org/en","cbCais7QyoAqusE5","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCais7QyoAqusE5","pdf",125079,"English","# DAT Overview\n## Test Structure and Timing\n## Scoring and Results\n## Registration and Fees\n## Content Subsections","[{\"question\":\"What is the DAT designed to measure?\",\"answer\":\"The DAT is designed to measure general academic ability, comprehension of scientific information, and perceptual ability.\"},{\"question\":\"What is the score range and average for the DAT?\",\"answer\":\"The score range is from 1 to 30, with an average score of 18.\"},{\"question\":\"Are there any passing or failing scores for the DAT?\",\"answer\":\"No, there are no passing or failing scores for the Dental Admission Test.\"}]","DAT - Information Sheet | PDF"]