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Any change in planned test dates MUST be immediately reported to TMDSAS. You can update this information by logging into your application. Failure to do so could affect your evaluation at one or more of the participating schools.

Warning!  Do NOT send TMDSAS your scores until you have completed the corresponding sections in the application. This information correlates to the Test Scores section of the application. This section creates the placeholder needed to upload your imported scores to your application.

 

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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 2018 will not be considered for the 2023 entry year application.
• The DAT must be taken for the first time before December of the application year 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.
• Must Release Scores:
  • Applicants are required to request their DAT scores be released to at least one of the dental schools to which they are applying.
  • All DAT scores released to any of the four Texas dental schools will automatically be sent to TMDSAS. See here.

 

Steps for Completing the DAT Section of the TMDSAS Application:

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, 2022.

 

A Note About Your DENT PIN The DENT PIN is a unique identifier for applicants and students involved with the U.S. dental education system and standardized testing programs. You must register to retrieve a DENT PIN from the ADA site and use it to proceed with your application. If you do not know your DENT PIN, please go to the ADA website and follow instructions there to create or retrieve it.

 

Bring your questions to our weekly TMDSAS Office Hours sessions. Tune in live every Monday at 1 pm CT. Watch recordings of previous sessions.

 

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MCAT Scores - Medical Applicants Only

 

The MCAT is required for admission to medical school

 

• • 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 that Baylor College of Medicine has a three-year cut-off for MCAT scores, therefor, MCAT scores for the EY 23 application cycle will be accepted if the exam was taken between September 2019 and September 2022.)
• Must Release Scores:
  • 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.

 

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 10, 2022.

MCAT and Mismatched DOB It is critical that you enter your AAMC ID, test dates, and DOB correctly. Your MCAT score(s) will match to your application based on this information. If the information is entered incorrectly your MCAT score(s) will not match your application. You should also verify that AAMC has the correct data on file.

When you enter and save your MCAT information into the application, this is NOT the same as releasing your scores to TMDSAS. Please see directions for how to release your scores!

 

How to Release Your MCAT Score to TMDSAS:

1. To release your score(s), 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 above.) You can read more about checking your status here.

 

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GRE Scores - Veterinary Applicants Only

 

PLEASE NOTE: TMDSAS veterinary schools do not require the graduate record exam (GRE) for consideration for admission.

As a veterinary applicant, you are not required to take the GRE; however, if you have taken the GRE, you will enter this information.

 

 

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