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Admission Tests
The majority of health professional schools require students to submit scores for a standardized test that is appropriate to their chosen field. Many of the tests evaluate the mastery of basic concepts in biology, general and organic chemistry, and physics along with proficiency in scientific problem solving, critical thinking and writing skills. The health professional schools recommend that students take the test prior to the submission of their application. The following web sites will offer details, including when the tests are administered during the calendar year, the cost of the tests and where the test centers are located.
| School Type | Required Admissions Test | Website |
| Allopathic Medicine | Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) | aamc.org |
| Chiropractic | Most schools require no test | |
| Dental | Dental Admisions Test (DAT) | ada.org |
| Optometry | Optometry Admissions Test (OAT) | opted.org |
| Osteopathic Medicine | MCAT | aamc.org |
| Podiatry | MCAT or Graduate Record Exam (GRE) | aamc.org |
| Veterinary Medicine | MCAT or GRE | aamc.org |