ADAT Scoring & Admissions Impact 4

Question 1

Can a candidate retake the ADAT if unsatisfied with their score?

Accepted Answer

Yes, subject to ADA retest waiting-period and attempt rules

Answer

No, it can only be taken once ever

Answer

Only after five years

Answer

Only with dean approval

Question 2

When a candidate retakes the ADAT, how are scores generally reported to programs?

Accepted Answer

The score history including previous attempts is typically available

Answer

Only the highest score is ever shown

Answer

All prior scores are permanently deleted

Answer

Only the first attempt counts

Question 3

What should a candidate do before test day to ensure scores reach the right programs?

Accepted Answer

Designate or authorize the intended programs to receive scores

Answer

Nothing, scores go everywhere automatically

Answer

Mail transcripts themselves

Answer

Call each program individually

Question 4

How does the mandatory nature of the ADAT compare to the DAT for U.S. applicants?

Accepted Answer

The DAT is required for dental school while the ADAT is often optional for advanced programs

Answer

Both are always required

Answer

Neither is ever used

Answer

The ADAT is required for dental school admission

Question 5

A candidate scores in a high percentile on the ADAT. What does the percentile indicate?

Accepted Answer

Their standing relative to other test takers

Answer

The number of questions answered

Answer

The exact number correct

Answer

Their dental school GPA

Question 6

Which factor most directly limits how heavily the ADAT can affect admissions nationally?

Accepted Answer

Voluntary and still-growing adoption among programs

Answer

Universal mandatory adoption

Answer

A ban by the ADA

Answer

Lack of any scoring system

Question 7

If a program requires the ADAT, failing to submit a score typically results in:

Accepted Answer

An incomplete application

Answer

Automatic acceptance

Answer

A higher ranking

Answer

A GPA bonus