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The DAT (Dental Admission Test) is required for admission to all dental schools in the United States. Foley Prep can help you master the content and strategies you need to achieve your target score and gain admission to your dream dental program.
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The DAT is a computer-based, multiple-choice exam that takes approximately 5 hours and 15 minutes to complete (including breaks). The test consists of four main sections covering science knowledge, spatial reasoning, reading, and quantitative skills.
100 questions • Biology (40), Chemistry (30), Organic Chemistry (30)
90 questions • 3D spatial reasoning and object manipulation
50 questions • Science-focused passages and analysis
40 questions • Algebra and Geometry
Nearly daily year-round • Prometric testing centers • Register at least 1 month in advance
After completing pre-dental prerequisites (typically junior/senior year)
The Dental Admission Test (DAT) is developed and administered by the American Dental Association (ADA) and is required for admission to all dental schools in the United States.
For official test dates, registration information, scoring details, and test format updates, please visit the official DAT website.
The DAT typically requires 200-300 hours of dedicated studying. The summer is an ideal time to focus, as you'll want as much uninterrupted study time as possible. Foley Prep can help you create an effective study plan focused on high-yield topics to achieve your target score efficiently.
Our Approach: High-yield content focus, test-taking strategies, and personalized study plans—all designed to maximize your score and minimize study time.