TMDSAS Data Highlights Sustained Growth and a More Competitive Applicant Pool
TMDSAS data shared at the 2026 TAAHP Conference highlights sustained growth in applications and a more competitive health professions applicant pool.
85 - Conquer Your Admissions Test: Courage Session with Kaplan Test Prep
"Your test prep begins when you take courses that cover topics assessed in the admissions tests." Petros Minasi and Jessica Peterson from Kaplan Test Prep walk us through how the DAT and MCAT create questions using the "languages from your science courses."
While the advice to prepare early and being ready for your test are covered, we discuss larger issues like building your stamina for your test and establishing good habits to support your preparation (and the marathon of your application!).
Links Discussed:
- Get Started on MCAT (AAMC)
- Get Started on DAT (ADA)
- TMDSAS Dental Stats
- TMDSAS Medical Stats
- DAT Test Prep Resources from Kaplan
- MCAT Test Prep Resources from Kaplan
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