DAT/OAT Prep and Strategy 2026 Course (Tuesday)
Jan 5, 2026 - Jun 1, 2026
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Full course description
Start Date
January 5, 2026
Price
$500
Credential
Badge
Length
5 months
Commitment
3-5 hours weekly
Format
Online via Zoom
& Canvas
DAT/OAT Prep
Meeting Time
This course will meet Tuesdays from 6:30 p.m.–9:30 p.m. (U.S. Central Time) via Zoom.
Course Description
This course (13 sessions, 3hr each week, January- May) will provide students with test-taking strategies required for the dental school and optometry school entrance exam. The course will include a skill set to improve question-solving abilities. Sample questions will be discussed in class, and practice for subject-specific tests and full-length tests will be provided online. Review guides and notes for each topic will also be posted online, which needs to be reviewed before each session. Instructors include subject-specific college professors and experienced MCAT/DAT/OAT takers. Course format involves synchronous online sessions with the instructors on zoom.
Learning Objectives
- Demonstrate content mastery across the different sections of the DAT/OAT entrance exam.
- Apply foundational scientific concepts (biology, biochemistry, general chemistry, organic chemistry, physics, and math) to solve integrated problems in biomedical contexts.
- Interpret and analyze scientific data, figures, and experimental designs presented in multiple choice questions.
- Employ effective test-taking strategies, including pacing, and process of elimination techniques, to maximize accuracy and efficiency.
- Integrate knowledge across disciplines to address questions requiring cross-sectional reasoning and synthesis of information.
- Reflect on progress and readiness by interpreting practice exam results and setting strategies for continued improvement leading up to the official exam.
Target Learner
This course is for pre-dental and pre-optometry (advanced undergraduates or post-baccalaureate) students who are preparing to apply to dental or optometry schools and need structured preparation for standardized entrance exams such as DAT or OAT.