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

ADAT section and total scores are reported on a scale from 1 to 30.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Within about 3 to 4 weeks

Answer

Official ADAT scores are generally released roughly three to four weeks after the test date.

Question 3

Which organization develops and administers the ADAT?

Accepted Answer

The American Dental Association (ADA)

Answer

The ADAT is administered by the American Dental Association's Department of Testing Services.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Section scores plus a total score

Answer

The ADAT reports individual section scores along with a total scaled score.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Advanced dental education (residency/postgraduate) programs

Answer

The ADAT is designed to help advanced dental education programs assess applicants.

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