Everyone likes getting something for free, why not a free DAT practice test?! I have compiled some free practice tests together in one list that are available for anyone to take. They are offered by several different DAT prep companies as well as the American Dental Association – who writes and conducts the DAT.

Most of these free practice tests are shortened sample tests of an actual DAT, but serve as a good resource to use to give you an idea of what the DAT is like. These can be used as diagnostic exams that will provide you with a baseline set of scores that you can measure your progress against as you begin your studies and preparation for the DAT. Take one before you begin your studies so you can see your improvement throughout your studies to make sure that you are on your way to achieving your goals you’ve set for the DAT.

Since there are multiple free practice tests available you could take several or all of them throughout your studies. These are good practice tests to go over to give you an idea of the type and difficulty level of DAT questions as well as the format of the test. You will also be able to work on your time management which is a crucial part of being successful on the DAT.

1. This is a full-length practice test offered by the ADA (American Dental Association). The ADA conducts the DAT so there is no better source to get a free practice test from. The only downside to this practice test is that it is not computer-based like the actual DAT. You are still able to get a feel for what the DAT will be like and make sure to time yourself with a timer for each section to make it as realistic as possible. Click here to access the free full-length practice test!

2. The ADA has also released a free OAT practice test. You may be wondering why this has anything to do with the DAT, but the OAT (Optometry Admission Test) is very similar to the DAT except for it does not include the PAT section and it has an additional Physics section. Other then that the remaining sections of the test are identical as well as the format and types of questions asked.

Just skip the Physics Test on this practice test and you will still have a great practice test for the Survey of Natural Sciences, Reading Comprehension, and Quantitative Reasoning Tests. Don’t bother trying to score your test according to the OAT scoring system noted at the bottom of the practice test, but still check your answers according to the answer key provided. This test is also not computer based so pull out your timer to time yourself for this one as well. Click here to access the free practice test!

3. Kaplan offers a free DAT practice test to anyone without obligation to enroll in one of their review courses. You will be required to register for the event and sign up online, but you do not have to purchase anything. You can take this practice test online and get realistic experience taking a practice test with similar DAT testing software. They will also provide you with a score report that has a detailed breakdown of how you scored in each category and section of the DAT.

This is a great practice test to take, because you will be given an actual score report with scores ranging from 0-30 just like on the actual DAT. You can use these scores as a baseline to measure your progress throughout your studies. Learn more about what Kaplan has to offer and you’ll find the link to visit their site and sign up for a free practice test by clicking here!

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4. The Princeton Review offers a free DAT practice test to anyone without obligation to enroll in one of their review courses. You will be required to register for the event and sign up online, but you do not have to purchase anything. You can take this practice test online and get realistic experience taking a practice test with similar DAT testing software. They will also provide you with a score report that has a detailed breakdown of how you scored in each category and section of the DAT.

This is a great practice test to take, because you will be given an actual score report with scores ranging from 0-30 just like on the actual DAT. You can use these scores as a baseline to measure your progress throughout your studies. Learn more about what The Princeton Review has to offer and you’ll find the link to visit their site and sign up for a free practice test by clicking here!

5. The DAT prep company Gold Standard offers a shortened free practice test for the DAT. It is ⅓ the length of the actual DAT, but still includes practice questions on all four tests of the DAT. They offer the test to anyone without obligation to purchase any of their review materials. You will be required to register for the event and sign up online. You can take this practice test online and get realistic experience taking a practice test with similar DAT testing software. They will also provide you with a score report that has a detailed breakdown of how you scored in each category and section of the DAT. You will also be given access to 1 hour of free instructional videos for the Survey of Natural Sciences test.

This is a great practice test to take, because you will be given an actual score report with scores ranging from 0-30 just like on the actual DAT. You can use these scores as a baseline to measure your progress throughout your studies. The only downside is that this test is shortened and not a complete representation of the actual DAT. Click here to access the free practice test!

There’s nothing better then getting something for free, but free usually means you are getting something of lesser quality otherwise why else would you get it for free?! That’s what you are getting with these free practice tests. They are great to have and I would recommend taking at least one or two of them if you’d like, but in my opinion these free tests do not replace the need to take full-length practice tests that are included in review courses such as Kaplan, The Princeton Review, or other DAT courses that you have to pay for. Check out my DAT course comparison to learn which is best for  you.

You don’t get the same practice, experience, or results by taking these free tests as you do with taking a full-length test that you have to pay for. I suggest that you take at least one free practice test to serve as your diagnostic exam to begin your studies. Then as you are studying and preparing for the DAT, take other full-length practice tests that you have to pay for so you can more adequately prepare for the DAT.

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