Test Prep - MCAT, DAT, and OAT
In partnership with Kaplan Test Prep, the South Central KY AHEC offers self-paced online Kaplan Test Prep programs at a reduced cost. The online self-paced courses provide students with extensive content, practice questions, and complete practice tests.
Learn more about the self-paced Kaplan MCAT, DAT, and OAT course.
The self-paced MCAT prep course costs $850* (compared to $1799).
The self-paced DAT prep course costs $650* (compared to $1299).
The self-paced OAT prep course costs $650*.
*before applying read about the AHEC Test Prep Advantage program below.
Students preparing to take the MCAT, OAT, or the DAT can apply for the AHEC Test Prep Advantage program. Selected students will be offered the MCAT, DAT, or OAT On Demand prep course at a reduced cost of $300. As part of the program, students must participate in the following:
- Online mandatory orientation -- November 12 at 5pm over Zoom
- Full Length Practice Test 1-- Saturday, February 8
- Full Length Practice Test 2 -- Saturday, March 28
- Full Length Practice Test 3 -- at least one week prior to your scheduled MCAT
- Complete a mock interview with the AHEC office - during the month of April
- Attend two personal statement workshops and submit their personal statement to the
AHEC office for review
- Personal Statement Workshop 1 (Zoom): February 25 - 5pm
- Personal Statement Workshop 2 (Zoom): March 25 - 5pm
- Monthly check-ins with the AHEC office (scheduled after you are accepted into the program)
- Complete a minimum of 5 hours of shadowing with a health professional.
- Communicate with the AHEC office on what medical school you were accepted into
Participants will be selected for the program based on their:
- MCAT, DAT, or OAT readiness - Have you taken all of the pre-requisite courses?
- Kentucky residency - Kentucky residents are given priority
- Financial need
- Former Rural Health Scholars
Applications/registration close on Sunday, October 12, 2025.
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