Standardized testing is a necessary part of admission to all
types of pre-health programs. Each pre-health specialty has its
own required examination. Medical College Admission Test (MCAT)
The Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) is a standardized,
multiple-choice examination designed to assess the examinee's
problem solving, critical thinking, writing skills, and
knowledge of science concepts and principles prerequisite to the
study of medicine. Scores are reported in Verbal Reasoning,
Physical Sciences, Writing Sample, and Biological Sciences.
Medical colleges consider MCAT scores as part of their admission
process. Almost all U.S. medical schools require applicants to
submit MCAT scores. Many schools do not accept MCAT scores that
are more than three years old. Optometry Admission Test (OAT)
The Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry (ASCO)
direct the Optometry Admissions Test (OAT) for applicants
seeking admission to schools and colleges of optometry. The
testing program is designed to measure