As you begin collecting information about different graduate programs, you will begin reading about required examination scores that must be submitted as part of your application for admission. Here is a chart of the common exams, most of which are discipline-specific.
We strongly encourage you to familiarize yourself with the length of the test, its structure, and the types of questions asked. You can purchase study guides at most major books stores, including the Luther book store here on campus.
DAT | Dental Admission Test | Dental School (DDS, DDM) | |
GMAT | Graduate Management Admission Test | Business School (MBA) | |
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GRE* | Graduate Record Exam | General Graduate Programs in arts, sciences, engineering, & education. | |
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LSAT | Law School Admission Test | Law School (JD, LLM) | |
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MAT | Millers Analogies Test | General Graduate Programs in arts, sciences, engineering, & education. | |
MCAT | Medical College Admission Test | Medical School (MD, DO, DPM) | |
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OAT | Optometry Admission Test | Optometry School | |
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PCAT | Pharmacy College Admission Test | Pharmacy School (PharmD) |
* Some graduate programs will require you to take a GRE subject test (e.g, Biology Subject Test) in addition to the GRE General Test.