Scoring & Admissions Impact Flashcards
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What is the standard reported score range for each section of the ADAT?
Answer: 1 to 30
ADAT section and total scores are reported on a scale from 1 to 30.
How soon are unofficial ADAT scores typically available to the examinee after testing?
Answer: Within about 3 to 4 weeks
Official ADAT scores are generally released roughly three to four weeks after the test date.
Which organization develops and administers the ADAT?
Answer: The American Dental Association (ADA)
The ADAT is administered by the American Dental Association's Department of Testing Services.
How many total scores does a candidate receive on the ADAT?
Answer: Section scores plus a total score
The ADAT reports individual section scores along with a total scaled score.
For which type of programs is the ADAT primarily intended to inform admissions?
Answer: Advanced dental education (residency/postgraduate) programs
The ADAT is designed to help advanced dental education programs assess applicants.
How long are ADAT scores generally considered valid for admissions purposes?
Answer: For a limited period, often around two to three years per program policy
Score validity is set by individual programs, commonly within a two-to-three-year window.
How are ADAT scores delivered to the programs a candidate designates?
Answer: Electronically through the ADA to authorized programs
The ADA transmits official scores electronically to programs the examinee authorizes.