Entering Test Scores

You can submit your application before TMDSAS has received your test scores. Your scores will be added to your application as they are received and they will not cause a delay to your application processing time.

Quick Links

• How Do I Release my DAT Score(s)?
• How Do I Release my MCAT Score(s)?
  
• How Do I Check the Status of My Score(s)?
  
• What If My Score(s) Still Says, 'Not Received'?
  
• What If I Need to Retake My DAT/MCAT?

 

DAT Scores 

Dental Applicants Only

The Dental Admission Test (DAT) is required for admission to dental school.

• The DAT must be taken within the last five years.
  • A test score from a DAT taken before 2019 will not be considered for the 2024 entry year application.
• The DAT must be taken for the first time before December of the application year in order to be considered for the current application cycle.
  • Dental schools begin making offers of admission in December; therefore, waiting to take the DAT until that late date will delay any consideration for admission until after your test scores are released. See deadlines.
  • It is recommended that you take the DAT in the spring or summer prior to applying.

 

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How Do I Release My DAT score(s)? 

Applicants are required to release their DAT score(s) to at least one of the dental schools to which they are applying via the ADA website.

• All DAT scores released to any of the four Texas dental schools will automatically be sent to TMDSAS.
• TMDSAS will receive your scores 36 hours from the time you request the release.

Please note: If scores do not show on your [Status] page after this time, you need to check for mismatched information (see below.)

Steps for Completing the DAT Section of the TMDSAS Application:

You must register to on the ADA website to receive a DENT PIN.

1. DENT PIN: Enter your DENT PIN given to you by the ADA.
2. DATs Taken: Enter all dates that you have taken the
3. DATs Planned: Enter all dates that you plan to take the DAT between the time of application and December 1, 2023.

 

Bring your questions to the weekly TMDSAS Office Hours sessions. Live starting May 16 Watch recordings of previous sessions

 

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MCAT Scores 

Medical Applicants Only

The MCAT is required for admission to medical school.

• All score(s) MUST be reported directly to TMDSAS by AAMC. Scores submitted from your personal score report will not be accepted.

• • No score from a test taken within the year of enrollment will be accepted.
  • MCAT scores can be no more than five years old from your planned start date.
    • Please note: Baylor College of Medicine has a three-year cut-off for MCAT scores, therefore, MCAT scores for the EY 24 application cycle will be accepted if the exam was taken between September 2020 and September 2023.)

Steps for Completing the MCAT Section of the TMDSAS Application:

Applicants MUST request that the scores of ALL tests taken be released to TMDSAS.

1. AAMC ID: Enter your AAMC ID given to you by the This is the 8-digit number assigned to you by AAMC for all correspondence.
2. MCATs Taken: Enter all dates that you have taken the MCAT (You do not need to list test dates if you had the score voided.)
3. MCATs Planned: Enter all dates that you plan to take the MCAT between the time of application and September 9, 2023.

 

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How Do I Release My MCAT score(s)? 

Entering your MCAT information into the application will NOT release your scores to TMDSAS.

• Applicants MUST release their MCAT scores to TMDSAS by using the MCAT Testing History (THx) Report System.
• Applicants must request the release of their scores to TMDSAS as soon as they become available to the applicant.

 

To Release Your Scores:

1. Go to the MCAT Homepage.
2. From the My Reports drop-down menu, select [Send Scores Electronically].
3. Begin typing [Texas Medical and Dental Schools Application Service] in the search box.

›     Select the [Confirm and Send Scores] link.

4. Select confirmation check boxes and select [Send Scores].
5. Select the "X" to close the success box to complete the process. 
6. To confirm that your request has been submitted:

›     From the My Reports drop-down menu, select [Scores Sent to Institutions].

TMDSAS will receive your scores 36 hours from the time you request the release.

Please note: If scores do not show on your [Status] page after this time, you need to check for mismatched information (see information below.)

 

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How Do I Check If My Scores Were Received?

TMDSAS will receive your scores 36 hours from the time you request the release.

Step 1:
Sign into your TMDSAS Application.  

Step 2:
Click on the [Status] link under "Application Info" from the menu on the right-hand side of the application portal.  

Step 3:
Scroll to the bottom of the page under "Test Scores".

Step 4:
If a score has been received, the received date will appear next to test date.

• Note: Your score will NOT populate in this table.

 

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What If My Scores Still Say NOT RECEIVED?

Mismatched Information

Before contacting TMDSAS, please confirm that your scores were released and the information below is the same on your application AND your AAMC/ADA account.

• AAMC ID or DENT PIN
• Test Dates
• DOB

If you find one of the components is incorrect after submitting your application, you can make changes directly in the [MCAT] or [DAT] page. Wait 24 hours for the application to retrieve your score.

Check the [Status] page for updates. Send TMDSAS a message via the TMDSAS Application portal if you cannot make changes yourself. 

 

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What If I Need to Retake My DAT/MCAT?

You can make changes to your test dates even after submitting, including adding a new test date. Go to the [MCAT] or [DAT] application page to make changes. Wait 24 hours for the application to retrieve your score.

If you are unable to make changes, send a message to TMDSAS via your TMDSAS Application Portal.

 

How will the schools know I have a new test date?

Once your application has been transmitted, schools will be aware of changes made to the sections in your application. There is no need to “resubmit” your application because your updates are flagged as changes/updates. All these changes become readily available for the schools to access.

The schools use our web service to retrieve these updates. Some schools will retrieve the new updates on a set schedule and others do not. It depends on the school's individual application review process, but most will retrieve their updates daily. 

 

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