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What is the DAT?

The DAT (Dental Admission Test) is a multiple-choice standardized exam taken by potential dental school students in the United States and Canada.

What to expect on the DAT

The DAT is composed of four sections of multiple choice questions: A survey of the natural sciences, perceptual ability, reading comprehension, and quantitative reasoning. The test is a total of five hours and 15 minutes.

Resources:

DAT Lesson Book by Kaplan Test Prep
Publication Date: 2015
Strategy 1 -- Reading comprehension 1 -- Biology 1 -- Perceptual ability 1 -- Quantitative reasoning 1 -- General chemistry 1 -- Organic chemistry 1 -- Biology 2 -- Perceptual ability 2 -- Quantitative reasoning 2 -- General chemistry 2 -- Organic chemistry 2 -- Reading comprehension 2 -- Strategy 2 -- Appendix: Answers and explanations.
DAT 2017-2018 Strategies, Practice and Review with 2 Practice Tests by Kaplan
ISBN: 9781506219516
Publication Date: 2016-10-04
Kaplan's DAT 2017-2018 Strategies, Practice & Review features the realistic practice, test-taking strategies, and expert guidance you need to score higher on the Dental Admissions Test. Our comprehensive subject review and test blueprint will help you face Test Day with confidence. The Best Review Two full-length, online practice tests More than 600 practice questions for every subject, with detailed answers and explanations 12-page, tear-out, full-color study sheets for quick review on the go A guide to the current DAT Blueprint so you know exactly what to expect on Test Day Comprehensive review of all of the content covered on the DAT Biology General Chemistry Organic Chemistry Perceptual Ability Reading Comprehension Quantitative Reasoning Kaplan's proven strategies for Test Day success Expert Guidance Kaplan's expert psychometricians ensure our practice questions and study materials are true to the test. We invented test prep--Kaplan (www.kaptest.com) has been helping students for almost 80 years. Our proven strategies have helped legions of students achieve their dreams.

What is the MCAT?

The MCAT (Medical College Admission Test) is a standardized test for prospective medical students in the United States and other countries. It is designed to assess problem solving, critical thinking, written analysis and knowledge of scientific concepts and principles.

What to expect on the MCAT

The MCAT consists of the four multiple choice sections that test: Biological and biochemical foundations of living systems, Chemical and physical foundations of biological systems, Psychological, social, and biological foundations of behavior, and Critical analysis and reasoning skills. The MCAT is a total of seven hours and 30 minutes long.

Resources:

MCAT General Chemistry Review by Kaplan
ISBN: 9781506210278
Publication Date: 2016-07-05
More people get into medical school with a Kaplan MCAT course than all major courses combined. Now the same results are available with MCAT General Chemistry Review. This book features thorough subject review, more questions than any competitor, and the highest-yield questions available. The commentary and instruction come directly from Kaplan MCAT experts and include targeted focus on the most-tested concepts.
MCAT Organic Chemistry Review by Kaplan
ISBN: 9781506210285
Publication Date: 2016-07-05
More people get into medical school with a Kaplan MCAT course than all major courses combined. Now the same results are available with MCAT Organic Chemistry Review. This book features thorough subject review, more questions than any competitor, and the highest-yield questions available. The commentary and instruction come directly from Kaplan MCAT experts and include targeted focus on the most-tested concepts.
MCAT Behavioral Sciences Review by Kaplan
ISBN: 9781506210230
Publication Date: 2016-07-05
More people get into medical school with a Kaplan MCAT course than all major courses combined. Now the same results are available with MCAT Behavioral Sciences Review. This book features thorough subject review, more questions than any competitor, and the highest-yield questions available. The commentary and instruction come directly from Kaplan MCAT experts and include targeted focus on the most-tested concepts.
MCAT Biology Review by Kaplan
ISBN: 9781506210254
Publication Date: 2016-07-05
More people get into medical school with a Kaplan MCAT course than all major courses combined. Now the same results are available with MCAT Biology Review. This book features thorough subject review, more questions than any competitor, and the highest-yield questions available. The commentary and instruction come directly from Kaplan MCAT experts and include targeted focus on the most-tested concepts.
MCAT Biochemistry Review 2020-2021 by Kaplan Test Prep
ISBN: 9781506248653
Publication Date: 2016-07-02
More people get into medical school with a Kaplan MCAT course than all major courses combined. Now the same results are available with MCAT Biochemistry Review. This book features thorough subject review, more questions than any competitor, and the highest-yield questions available. The commentary and instruction come directly from Kaplan MCAT experts and include targeted focus on the most-tested concepts.

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What is the PCAT?

The PCAT (Pharmacy College Admission Test) is a standardized test administered to prospective pharmacy school students.

What to expect on the PCAT

The PCAT tests basic scientific knowledge, math, verbal, reading comprehension, and writing skills, as well as overall critical thinking skills. The test is divided into five sections and has a total of 195 multiple choice questions and one writing topic. It is approximately three hours and 40 minutes long.

Resources:

Kaplan PCAT 2016-2017 Strategies, Practice, and Review with 2 Practice Tests by Kaplan Test Prep
ISBN: 9781506207681
Publication Date: 2016-02-02
Fully updated for the latest changes to the PCAT, Kaplan's PCAT 2016-2017 Strategies, Practice, and Review includes all the content and strategies you need to get the PCAT results you want. Kaplan Test Prep is the only Official Provider of PCAT Prep, as endorsed by the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP). The Best Review Two full-length, realistic practice tests online that provide you with scores and percentiles A guide to the current PCAT Blueprint to show you exactly what to expect on Test Day Additional practice questions for every subject, all with detailed answers and explanations Comprehensive review of all the content covered on the PCAT: Writing Biology General Chemistry Organic Chemistry Biochemistry Critical Reading Quantitative Reasoning Kaplan's proven strategies for Test Day success Expert Guidance Kaplan's expert psychometricians ensure our practice questions and study materials are true to the test. We invented test prep--Kaplan (www.kaptest.com) has been helping students for almost 80 years. Our proven strategies have helped legions of students achieve their dreams.

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