Health Professions Advising at Mason

Information for Applicants

Test Registration

These exams are computer-based examinations, and one registers for these exams online. Scores are normally reported immediately upon completion or up to 30 days later, depending on the exam.

• Dental Admissions Test (DAT)
  • Examinee Guide
  • Testing Checklist
  • Frequently Asked Questions
• Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
• Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT).
  • MCAT Essentials Document
  • Outline of Science Topics
  • Registration website
  • e-MCAT AAMC exam website.
• Optometry Admissions Test (OAT)
  • Examinee Guide
  • Testing Checklist
  • Frequently Asked Questions
• Pharmacy College Admissions Test (PCAT)

You will likely be taking these exams at a Thomson Prometric center. Each testing center seats probably no more than 30 test-takers in a monitored, controlled environment. Do not call these centers about test registration or seat availability!

As of August 2006, the closest centers are located in...

• Fairfax (2810 Old Lee Highway, Suite 100, 22031: 703-204-9060)
• Alexandria (4401 Ford Avenue, Suite 200, 22302: 703-671-4860)
• Washington DC (there are two centers known, of which the closest is 1660 L Street NW, Suite 204, 20036: 202-833-2005)
• Bethesda MD (8120 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 150, 20814: 301-718-9893)

Information for Applicants MSAC Pre-Application

Checklist for Applicants

Graduate Student or Employee Applicants

About Low Grades

Difficulty Paying for the Application Process

Test Registration

Test Preparation

Centralized Application Services

Picking Schools

Letters of Evaluation
Forms: (Word)

MSAC Interviews
Forms: (Word)

Admissions Interviews

Scholarship Programs

You Oughta Know...

External Links
Application and Admission Timeline for Medical School (AAMC)

NIH Graduate Partnership Program

Premedical Students Guide to Preparing for Medical Programs (University Career Services)

Medical Programs Internet Resources (University Career Services)

Nursing and Health Careers Resources (University Career Services)

Predental student timeline (University of Kentucky College of Dentistry)

Dental Admissions Test (DAT)

Graduate Record Examination (GRE)

Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT)

Optometry Admissions Test (OAT)

Pharmacy College Admissions Test (PCAT)