• MCAT - There are 30 MCAT test dates available during the year in the U.S. which are administered at a Pearson VUE testing center.  The MCAT is not offered in February, October, November or December.  Refer to the AAMC’s Calendar, Scheduling Deadlines and Score Release Dates for more information.  The MCAT testing calendar is normally released in early October.    
• DAT - The DAT is offered year-round at Prometric Test Centers throughout the U.S. and Canada. Once you have received your eligibility letter confirming that your test application has been accepted, you must contact Prometric to secure an appointment. It is recommended to schedule at least 60 to 90 days before your desired test date, since schedules fill up.  Refer to the DAT Guide for more information.     
• OAT - The OAT is offered year-round at Prometric Test Centers throughout the U.S. and Canada. Once you have received your eligibility letter confirming that your test application has been accepted, you must contact Prometric to secure an appointment.  It is recommended to schedule at least 60 to 90 days before your desired test date, since schedules fill up.  Refer to the DAT Guide for more information.
• GRE - The GRE General Test can be taken at any point throughout the year and is offered at Prometric Testing Center. You can Schedule Your GRE General Test up to a few months in advance.  

• MCAT - Scheduling for January and March-June test dates opens at the end of October.  The July-September scheduling becomes available in February.  To register, you will need to have an AAMC account.  For more scheduling information visit the AAMC’s Register for the MCAT Exam website.      
• DAT - You must first apply for and obtain a DENTPIN www.ada.org/dat. After your DENTPIN application is processed, you may contact a Prometric Test Center (www.prometric.com) to schedule your test date within the six-month testing window. Refer to the DAT Guide for more information.   
• OAT - You must first apply for and obtain a PIN at www.ada.org/en/oat/pin . After your PIN application is processed, you may submit an OAT application at https://www.ada.org/en/oat/apply-to-take-the-oat. Once your application is approved, you will receive an email with instructions on how to schedule your test through a Prometric test center (www.prometric.com); the test must be scheduled within 6 months. 
• GRE - You can Schedule Your GRE Test at any point throughout the year. You can take it once every 21 days, up to 5 times within any continuous rolling 12-month period.

• What’s on the MCAT Exam?
• How to Create a Study Plan for the MCAT
• MCAT Essentials - be sure to read the current version for the year you are taking the MCAT.
• For OAT and DAT - refer to to the current OAT Guide and DAT Guide
• GRE - Prepare to take the GRE General Test; and refer to the Official Guide to the GRE General Test, 3rd Edition .
  • Helpful guide via Snappwords

If you receive accommodations at GVSU, you can also request to take your professional school exam with accommodations. Accommodations must be approved prior to scheduling the exam, so be sure to review policies early on.

• MCAT with Accommodations 
• DAT Accommodations Request
• OAT Accomodations Request
• GRE Common Testing Accommodations

• Fee Assistance Program(AAMC/MCAT/AMCAS)
• Fee Assistance Program (DAT) - A limited number of partial fee waivers (50% reduction) are available and must be filed at the time of application for the exam; see the DAT Program Guide for details.  Advised to apply early for fee waivers. 
• Fee Assistance Program (OAT) - A limited number of partial fee waivers (50% reduction) are available and must be filed at the time of application for the exam; see the OAT Program Guide for details.  Advised to apply early for fee waivers.  
• GRE Fee Reduction; scroll down to “Fee Reduction Program”

CLAS Advising participates in advisor discounts for AAMC products. Please visit www.gvsu.edu/clasadvising/payment to see a full list of discounted products.  

The AAMC offers free MCAT test prep resources, including Khan Academy videos, how to create a study plan, and free practice exams.

• DAT Practice Tests - The DAT program offers practice tests with questions written by actual DAT test constructors.  Individual modules and full practice tests available.  Visit the ADA’s Dental Admission Test website for more information.  Through the US Army's March 2 Success program, 2 full-length DAT practice tests are available with detailed answer explanations for every question. Create an account on the March 2 Success website.  

• OAT Practice Tests - The OAT program offers practice tests with questions written by actual OAT test constructors.  Individual modules and full practice tests available.  Visit the Optometry Admission Test website for more information.

• MCAT Practice Tests - Through the US Army's March 2 Success program, 2 full-length MCAT practice tests are available with detailed answer explanations for every question. Create an account on the March 2 Success website.  

• GRE Practice Tests - POWERPREP Practice Tests-two free practice tests and then three additional practice tests for individual purchase.

No scholarships available at this time.  The Kaplan MCAT and Princeton Review DAT scholarship closed in November 2024.

• Test Taking Resources from the GVSU Student Academic Success Center
• The GVSU Counseling Center offers self-help workshops for managing anxiety and stress, and tools for meditation and mindfulness.  

If anxiety becomes serious get help from the GVSU Counseling Center.

• Videos/Webinars
  • AAMC’s playlist of MCAT prep videos
  • Start your MCAT Prep Right with Proven Learning Strategies | Study Plan Advice for Students from Dr. Wynn
  • 2025 MCAT Testing Year Update for Examinees (September 19) - Learn about the registration and scheduling process, the upcoming testing year, and resources to help you prepare for the MCAT exam. MCAT staff will be available for questions after the presentation./To view archived recording, you must Register for the product via the AAMC website.   
• Podcasts
  • MCAT CARS Podcast from Jack Westin and Dr. Ryan Gray
  • GroSeries Podcast (MCAT) via Apple or Spotify

It is best to plan to take the test one time, but if you find yourself with a score you are not happy with consider the following:

• How does your score compare to the schools where you are planning to apply? Perhaps your score is not competitive for all the schools on your interest list, but it might be competitive for others.
• Know what the retake policies are for your test provider. There might be a waiting period or perhaps an annual or lifetime limit.  
• Professional schools will see ALL test scores, but it is up to the individual schools how they will evaluate the scores. Thus, it is good to familiarize yourself with schools’ retake policies.  
• If you need to retake a test, statistics show that you will need to significantly change your study plan and approach to preparation if you want to raise your score significantly. Do not rush into a retake.