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Thinking of applying to UCLA School of Dentistry? This 2025 admissions guide covers everything you need to know — DAT score expectations, prerequisite coursework, GPA ranges, and tips to boost your application

Preparing for the DAT is stressful enough without having to wonder if the advice you are reading online is even real. You pour your heart into studying, spend countless hours on practice problems, and invest your hard-earned money into prep materials all in hopes of achieving your dream score and getting into dental school. But what if the glowing testimonials you see online are not what they seem? Over the past several years, more and more students have raised concerns about fake DAT breakdowns. These are posts that claim extraordinary results using a single resource, often written with identical language,...

  Everything You Need to Know About the ADA Official DAT Practice Test (and Why Every Pre-Dental Student Should Take It) Preparing for the Dental Admission Test (DAT) can feel overwhelming, even for the most dedicated students. As someone who’s helped thousands of students prepare for the DAT, I know there’s no magic shortcut — but there are proven strategies that work. One of the best is making sure the official ADA practice test is part of your plan. What Are ADA Official DAT Practice Tests? The American Dental Association (ADA) — the same organization that writes the real DAT...

Curious how hard the DAT really is? This post breaks down what makes the Dental Admission Test challenging, which sections most students find toughest, and shares proven strategies to help you prepare with confidence. Get real advice, practical tips, and encouragement from Nancy and the Destroyer Nation!

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