Prepare for Standardized Testing for Health Professions

At CHST, we understand the critical role of standardized tests in your journey to a health profession. Our pre-health coach and advisors provide personalized guidance, from selecting the right prep resources to developing effective study strategies. We're committed to ensuring you feel confident and well-prepared for these pivotal exams.

Disclaimer

In preparing for these tests, it's essential to check the specific requirements of each program, as they can vary. Additionally, having a solid academic record, particularly in science-related courses, is crucial for these fields. So, let us help you prepare with confidence!

GRE (Graduate Record Exam)

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  • Learn more about  from Educational Testing Services (ETS). Also, you can find information about  through the ETS GRE庐 website.

Dental Admissions Test (DAT)

  • Measures general academic ability, comprehension of scientific information, and perceptual ability鈥嬧��.
  • Learn more about the  and review the . There are many types of test preparation resources that vary in cost and approach. Connect with our pre-health coach and advisors for more direction.

Optometry Admissions Test (OAT)

  • Assesses general academic ability and comprehension of scientific information, including subtests in natural sciences, reading comprehension, physics, and quantitative reasoning.
  • Learn more about the  and review the . Review the following  and connect with our pre-health coach and advisors for more direction.

Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT)

  • Required for U.S. medical schools, with sections on biological systems, chemical foundations, behavioral sciences, and critical analysis鈥嬧��.
  • Please review the following  to develop an understanding of the exam. The AAMC provides a  to help you create a personalized study plan and schedule. Connect with our pre-health coach and advisors for guidance on other preparatory resources.

Pharmacy College Admission Test (PCAT)

  • Evaluates verbal ability, biology, reading comprehension, quantitative ability, chemistry, and essay writing skills鈥嬧��.
  • Review the following website for information on the .

Other Professional Pathways

Most Physician Assistant, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Genetics Counseling, and Pathologists' Assistant programs require the GRE. Many veterinary medicine programs require the GRE, although some may accept the MCAT. Medical Lab Sciences (MLS) programs often do not require specific entrance exams. Instead, MLS programs focus on preparatory undergraduate coursework.  Nonetheless, we will work with you to explore the specific requirements (i.e., entrance exams and prerequisites) for your chosen pathway and target graduate schools.