ADAT Scoring & Admissions Impact 2

Question 1

What is the standard reported score range for each section of the ADAT?

Accepted Answer

1 to 30

Answer

200 to 800

Answer

0 to 100

Answer

400 to 1600

Question 2

How soon are unofficial ADAT scores typically available to the examinee after testing?

Accepted Answer

Within about 3 to 4 weeks

Answer

Immediately at the test center

Answer

The same day by email

Answer

After 6 months

Question 3

Which organization develops and administers the ADAT?

Accepted Answer

The American Dental Association (ADA)

Answer

ETS

Answer

AAMC

Answer

AACOMAS

Question 4

How many total scores does a candidate receive on the ADAT?

Accepted Answer

Section scores plus a total score

Answer

A single composite score only

Answer

Only a pass/fail result

Answer

One score per question

Question 5

For which type of programs is the ADAT primarily intended to inform admissions?

Accepted Answer

Advanced dental education (residency/postgraduate) programs

Answer

Predoctoral dental (DDS/DMD) programs

Answer

Dental hygiene programs

Answer

Undergraduate biology programs

Question 6

How long are ADAT scores generally considered valid for admissions purposes?

Accepted Answer

For a limited period, often around two to three years per program policy

Answer

Indefinitely

Answer

Only 30 days

Answer

Ten years

Question 7

How are ADAT scores delivered to the programs a candidate designates?

Accepted Answer

Electronically through the ADA to authorized programs

Answer

By postal mail from the candidate

Answer

Verbally over the phone

Answer

Programs are not sent scores