Test Preparation Resources

Entry into most professional health schools requires students to perform well on Standardized Admission Tests.  Since standardized tests are a way of life in health care, you will want to develop the skills necessary to succeed on them over the course of your undergraduate degree. 

Professional health schools also expect students to have a well-rounded understanding of current issues, research and ethics that are faced on a daily basis when working in the medical field.

The resources listed below will help you to prepare for admissions tests for professional health schools, and you may even find them useful in your current studies!

Dental

ADA (American Dental Association)

ADEA (American Dental Education Association)

DAT Practice Tests

DAT Guide

Allopathic Medicine, Osteopathic Medicine, Podiatric Medicine, and accepted (but not required) by some Physician Assistant Programs

AAMC Association of American Medical Colleges Practice Materials

AC Online MCAT Prep and Success for Medical Students

MCAT Khan Academy Study Materials

Optometry

Optometry Admission Test Information

Physical Therapy, some Occupational Therapy programs, and many Physician Assistant Programs

GRE Free Test Prep

GRE Online Guide

A situational judgment test that is increasingly used by Physician Assistant programs (sometimes in place of the GRE); Used by other professional health programs in the secondary phase of applications

CASPer Test Prep

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Hitachi signs agreement to provide CNAO with proton therapy system

Hitachi, Ltd. has entered into an agreement to provide Centro Nazionale di Adroterapia Oncologica (CNAO) with its proton therapy system.

Centro Nazionale di Adroterapia Oncologica (National Center for Oncological Hadrontherapy for the treatment of tumors)

In the comprehensive public tender process, Hitachi has been selected to provide proton therapy systems with the latest technologies including advanced scanning technology to irradiate even tumors with complex shapes with high precision.

The agreement includes multiyear service and maintenance of the system and this will be the 1st Hitachi Proton Therapy System to be installed in Italy and the 2nd in Europe.

CNAO, located in Pavia (near Milan), Italy, is a world's leading clinical center on particle cancer therapy and the first national hadrontherapy center in Italy. CNAO was established and is operated by the CNAO Foundation, a non-profit organization fully funded by the Italian government. CNAO has started cancer treatment for proton therapy since 2011 and heavy ion therapy since 2012, and it will develop a new proton therapy facility to enhance further research and cancer treatment.

Hitachi has been proactively promoting particle therapy system business worldwide, supplying world-class facilities with its highly reliable and proven particle therapy systems, which have treated more than 60,000 patients. Hitachi will provide system and services, including single room solution in realizing installation in urban limited areas and hybrid system combined with capability of generating both proton and heavy-ion in one accelerator, to meet all customer needs.

Hitachi will contribute to the improvement of people's quality of life and social values through the global expansion of its particle therapy system business.

Systems and Apps to Know

There are a number of systems and apps you can get to know before arriving at Northwestern. This page provides you with an overview of systems to familiarize yourself with or apps to explore and download, including Multi-factor Authentication, which is required to access many NetID-authenticated services.

Northwestern requires Multi-factor authentication (MFA) before logging in to many University systems and services. MFA adds an extra layer of password protection and is critical in preventing unauthorized access to personal and institutional information if your password is compromised. You will need to register your device(s) to use MFA.

Register your devices for Duo MFA when it becomes available to you in August. At that time, MFA will be required to access many NetID-authenticated services, such as CAESAR, Canvas, and Zoom.

Download the Duo App for iOS and Android and register online in minutes. 

If you get a new cell phone after setting up Duo Multi-Factor Authentication on a different phone, you will need to learn how to register Duo Multi-Factor Authentication on your new device

How to use Duo Multi-Factor Authentication in international contexts

CAESAR is the system to help you manage your student account throughout your time at Northwestern. This is the place where you can update your personal profile, pay tuition and fees, track financial aid, and manage classes and transcripts. Purple Prep tasks that require you to use CAESAR: 

When you are officially enrolled as a student in early August, new tiles that allow you to view classes will be added to your CAESAR homepage. Prior to August, your homepage will include the tiles below:

1 The Profile tile opens to pages for viewing and updating your user preferences and contact details. Another key function of this tile is setting up guest access to let others view and pay bills. From July through September, you can use the Profile tile or the Tasks tile to make your student health insurance coverage selection.

2 The My Account tile leads to pages for viewing University charges and payment options.

3 The Financial Aid tile has information about applying for and managing financial aid. It features a To Do List that will show any aid-related tasks that come up this summer.

4 The Tasks tile is where time-sensitive University to-do’s are consolidated for easy tracking over the academic year. 

5 The home icon—a shortcut to the CAESAR home page—stays in place while you navigate the site.

Canvas is the system that helps you manage all your classes for the quarter once you are registered. This is where you’ll access course materials and the syllabus, submit assignments and tests, and view grades during the quarter. Purple Prep tasks that require you to use Canvas: 

For an (optional) tutorial on using Canvas, learn the basics. 

To help manage courses and see assignments and information on the go, download Canvas for iOS or Android devices. 

Duo Multi-Factor Authentication will be required to access Canvas.

The Housing Portal is where you access services and requests related to housing at Northwestern. Purple Prep tasks that require use of the Housing Portal: 

Bookmark the Housing Portal in your web browser for quick access.  

NUhelp includes student-support services and features for sharing a well-being concern, finding health/safety/security resources, and connecting with academic assistance on campus. While there are no Purple Prep tasks that require use of NUhelp, you are encouraged to bookmark the website for future use.  

Download TimelyCare for iOS or Android. 

Zoom is a cloud-based audio/video/content sharing conferencing service that is used when virtual meetings are needed. To access your Northwestern Zoom account, log into Zoom using your NetID and password.  

Download Zoom for desktop, iOS, or Android. 

If you already have a personal Zoom account on a desktop or mobile app, you will need to log out and sign back in using Northwestern credentials by clicking “Sign in with SSO.” 

Duo Multi-Factor Authentication will be required to access Zoom.

Please view the NUIT Laptop Requirements. Cloud-based devices such as Chromebook do not meet laptop requirements.

Quick Start Software and Computer Skills at NU