Test Preparation

Suggested Resources

• Application/Test Prep Overview Workshop -- sign-up or Test Preparation Workshop -- recording
• Suggested Timeline

Admission Tests

Competitive scores are essential for admissions to Health Programs.

• GRE - Chiropractic, Genetic Counselor, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Physicians Assistant, Veterinary, Naturopathic
• MCAT - Physician [Allopathic (MD), Osteopathic (DO), Podiatry (DPM)]
• DAT - Dentistry
• PCAT - Pharmacy (verify the schools you are applying to, need the exam)
• OAT - Optometry

Tips:

• Take when ready
• Aim to take once
• Do several practice tests (assume you will test a little lower when taking the real test)
• Know the competitive score
• Create a study plan
• Plan to study for a year for science-based tests and a couple months for the GRE

Resources:

• Free Resources
  • Learning Express
  • Khan Academy
• Resources with Cost (Guided Study and Test taking Tips)
  • PACE through Oakland University (Kaplan) - (248) 370-3177
  • Princeton Review - 1-800-2REVIEW

Timeline

• Suggested Timeline