My DAT Study Schedule

[Mumford]

Hey guys! Long time SDN lurker, first time poster. Just wanted to share a DAT study schedule that I created recently that is based off dentalWorks’s 8 week study schedule. It, too, is an 8 week schedule, but it has been heavily modified in three ways. First, I condensed the first 4 weeks of the dentalWorks schedule into 2 weeks. I did this because I have a fairly strong science background and have already gone through the rigors of learning the majority of the science material through my MCAT studies some months ago. Second, I have added additional supplemental material for practice (RC/PAT). Third, this schedule allocates time for several practice tests. Despite the several additions and alterations, I was very cautious as to maintain a balance in this schedule, without any “overkill” days.

Here are the resources used in my study schedule:
• Cliff’s AP Biology
• Kaplan MCAT Biology (optional, substitute biology textbook if desired)
• Chad’s videos (GC, OC, QR)
• CRACK DAT PAT – 10 test version
• CRACK DAT Reading – 10 test version
• ExamKrackers 101 MCAT Verbal Passages (optional)
• DAT Destroyer 2010
• MATH Destroyer 2010
• Topscore
• Achiever – 7 test version
• datQvault

The general layout of the schedule is as follows:
Weeks 1-2: Exposure to material from all sections. (Learning all the ideas and theories)
Weeks 3-4: Stand alone practice problems and section tests. (Applying theories to problems)
Weeks 5-6: Mix of week 3/4 problems and section tests with some full-length tests (Continuing practice while transitioning to actual DAT simulation)
Weeks 7-8: Full-length tests every other day with some section tests thrown in. (Building endurance for test day)

Words of caution: This is only a GUIDELINE. I designed it to cater to the type of prep that I think I need (less time spent reading/learning, lots and lots of practice!). Feel free to use this as an outline to create a more personalized study plan for yourself. I’ll be more than happy to answer any questions, comments, concerns that you guys have. Feedback appreciated!

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[Joseph C]

Thanks for your schedule! How many practice tests did you end up taking? and do you think it was enough? Thanks!

 

[FeralisExtremum]

This was very similar to my planned study schedule. Only difference was that I continued to (lightly) review the material between weeks 3-6 in addition to the practice.

 

[Dotoday]

Looks pretty good. How exactly do you indend to familiarise yourself with all of the section in the first few weeks?