Sample DAT study schedule

[dentalWorks]

I am getting a lot of PMs about this "6-week program"...

Since I wasn't sure what everyone's science background is, I stretched it out to 8 weeks.... However you can EASILY convert the first 4 weeks into just 2 if you have a strong science background.

I am going to post the entire study guide here on this thread, I'll post it over 8 posts (1 post per each week).... There are 2 versions, both are very good and will get the job done if you put in your time. Start with 1 version and STICK to it, don't flip flop around, either do the KBB or the CHADS, and its not necessary to do both once your done with one.

Word of advice, the first 4 weeks are pretty harsh. Your looking at 8-12 hours of studying a day.... Again you DON'T HAVE TO FOLLOW THIS, but its there for you if you need it

I came up with this guide from reading the MCAT 10-week home-study program created by exam krackers, I liked it a lot and wanted to implement it for the DAT on a 8-week program

This is based on the following resources:
-Kaplan blue book (KBB) (2009-2010 version)
-Cliff's AP biology (3rd edition from 2007)
-DAT destroyer (2010 version)
-MATH destroyer (2010 version ~ I believe it has 11 tests)
-Crack DAT PAT software (the 10 test version)
-Chads chemistry and math videos (Optional)

Please understand that this is JUST A GUIDELINE, no one has to follow it 100%, there is no guarantee that you will score a high or low score by following it. Its mostly designed for those new folks around SDN who don't really know how or where to start studying for the DAT. This is my strategy, and I believe it will serve many.

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[dentalWorks]

Week1 Using KBB:
Monday: Read Cliff's AP biology chapter 1 (Chemistry). Read KBB's Chapter 1 on Biology, General chem, and Orgo. Read these chapters like a novel, read them fast and don't take any notes or highlight anything

Do KBB's chapter 1 on math. Study this chapter hard cause this is the only time your going to go over it

Tuesday: Read Cliff's AP biology chapter 1 again, KBB's chapter 1 on Biology, General chem, and Orgo. But this time around, go much slower, try to grasp everything, write notes and highlight. Use your old college text books as reference guides when you get confused

Wednesday: Read Cliff's AP biology chapter 2 (Cells). Read KBB's Chapter 2 on Biology, General chem, and Orgo. Again, read these fast like a novel

Do KBB's chapter 2 on math. Study this chapter hard cause this is the only time your going to go over it

Thursday: Read Cliff's AP biology chapter 2 again, KBB's chapter 2 on Biology, General chem, and Orgo. But like before, your going to read them a lot slower, taking notes and highlighting

Friday: Read Cliff's AP biology chapter 3 (Cellular Respiration). Read KBB's Chapter 3 on Biology, General chem, and Orgo. Again, read these fast like a novel

Do KBB's chapter 3 on math. Study this chapter hard cause this is the only time your going to go over it

Saturday: Read Cliff's AP biology chapter 3 again, KBB's chapter 3 on Biology, General chem, and Orgo. But like before, your going to read them a lot slower, taking notes and highlighting

Sunday: Read Cliff's AP biology chapter 4 (Photosynthesis). Read KBB's Chapter 4 on Biology, General chem, and Orgo. Again, read these fast like a novel

Do KBB's chapter 4 on math. Study this chapter hard cause this is the only time your going to go over it



Week1 Using CHADS:
Monday: Read Cliff's AP biology chapter 1 (Chemistry). Read KBB's Chapter 1 on Biology. Read these chapters like a novel, read them fast and don't take any notes or highlight anything

Watch Chad's GC videos (in HD) 1.1, 1.2, and 1.3. Take necessary notes of formulas/important concepts. After each video, take the associated quiz.

Watch Chad's QR videos QR11-Numbers,Properties,and-Operations & QR12-Scientific-Notation..... Then take each associated quiz after each video. Note down all important formulas / things to remember.

Tuesday: Read Cliff's AP biology chapter 1 again, and KBB's chapter 1 on Biology. But this time around, go much slower, try to grasp everything, write notes and highlight. Use your old college text books as reference guides when you get confused

Watch Chad's GC videos (in HD) 1.4, 1.5, and 1.6. Take necessary notes of formulas/important concepts. After each video, take the associated quiz.

Watch Chad's QR videos QR13-Fractions & QR14-Comparing-Fractions..... Then take each associated quiz after each video. Note down all important formulas / things to remember.

Wednesday: Read Cliff's AP biology chapter 2 (Cells). Read KBB's Chapter 2 on Biology. Again, read these fast like a novel

Watch Chad's GC videos (in HD) 2.1, and 2.2. Take necessary notes of formulas/important concepts. After each video, take the associated quiz.

Watch Chad's QR video QR15-Percentages..... Then take the associated quiz after the video. Note down all important formulas / things to remember.

Thursday: Read Cliff's AP biology chapter 2 again, and KBB's chapter 2 on Biology. But like before, your going to read them a lot slower, taking notes and highlighting

Watch Chad's GC videos (in HD) 2.3, 2.4, and 2.5. Take necessary notes of formulas/important concepts. After each video, take the associated quiz.

Watch Chad's QR videos QR16-Decimals & QR17-Roots..... Then take each associated quiz after each video. Note down all important formulas / things to remember.

Friday: Read Cliff's AP biology chapter 3 (Cellular Respiration). Read KBB's Chapter 3 on Biology. Again, read these fast like a novel

Watch Chad's GC videos (in HD) 3.1, and 3.2. Take necessary notes of formulas/important concepts. After each video, take the associated quiz. Note down all important formulas / things to remember.

Watch Chad's QR video QR18-Conversions..... Then take the associated quiz after the video. Note down all important formulas / things to remember.

Saturday: Read Cliff's AP biology chapter 3 again, and KBB's chapter 3 on Biology. But like before, your going to read them a lot slower, taking notes and highlighting

Watch Chad's GC videos (in HD) 3.3, and 3.4. Take necessary notes of formulas/important concepts. After each video, take the associated quiz.

Watch Chad's QR video QR19-Dilutions..... Then take the associated quiz after the video. Note down all important formulas / things to remember.

Sunday: Read Cliff's AP biology chapter 4 (Photosynthesis). Read KBB's Chapter 4 on Biology. Again, read these fast like a novel

Watch Chad's GC videos (in HD) 4.1, and 4.2. Take necessary notes of formulas/important concepts. After each video, take the associated quiz.

Watch Chad's QR video QR21-Basic-Algebra--Solving-Equations,Inequalities,and-Absolute-Value-Problems..... Then take the associated quiz after the video. Note down all important formulas / things to remember.

 

[dentalWorks]

Week2 Using KBB:
Monday: Read Cliff's AP biology chapter 4 again, KBB's chapter 4 on Biology, General chem, and Orgo. But like before, your going to read them a lot slower, taking notes and highlighting

Tuesday: Read Cliff's AP biology chapter 5 (Cell Division). Read KBB's Chapter 5 on Biology, General chem, and Orgo. Again, read these fast like a novel

Do KBB's chapter 5 on math. Study this chapter hard cause this is the only time your going to go over it

Wednesday: Read Cliff's AP biology chapter 5 again, KBB's chapter 5 on Biology, General chem, and Orgo. But like before, your going to read them a lot slower, taking notes and highlighting

Thursday: Read Cliff's AP biology chapter 6 (Heredity). Read KBB's Chapter 6 on Biology, General chem, and Orgo. Again, read these fast like a novel

Do KBB's chapter 6 on math. Study this chapter hard cause this is the only time your going to go over it….You've just completed the initial math review

Friday: Read Cliff's AP biology chapter 6 again, KBB's chapter 6 on Biology, General chem, and Orgo. But like before, your going to read them a lot slower, taking notes and highlighting

Saturday: Read Cliff's AP biology chapter 7 (Molecular Genetics). Read KBB's Chapter 7 on Biology, General chem, and Orgo. Again, read these fast like a novel

Sunday: Read Cliff's AP biology chapter 7 again, KBB's chapter 7 on Biology, General chem, and Orgo. But like before, your going to read them a lot slower, taking notes and highlighting



Week2 Using CHADS:
Monday: Read Cliff's AP biology chapter 4 again, and KBB's chapter 4 on Biology. But like before, your going to read them a lot slower, taking notes and highlighting

Watch Chad's GC videos (in HD) 4.3, 4.4, and 4.5. Take necessary notes of formulas/important concepts. After each video, take the associated quiz.

Watch Chad's QR video QR22-Quadratic-Equations-and-Polynomials..... Then take the associated quiz after the video. Note down all important formulas / things to remember.

Tuesday: Read Cliff's AP biology chapter 5 (Cell Division). Read KBB's Chapter 5 on Biology. Again, read these fast like a novel

Do KBB's chapter 5 on math. Study this chapter hard cause this is the only time your going to go over it

Watch Chad's GC videos (in HD) 5.01, 5.02, 5.03, 5.04, and 5.05. Take necessary notes of formulas/important concepts. After each video, take the associated quiz.

Watch Chad's QR video QR23-Exponents..... Then take the associated quiz after the video. Note down all important formulas / things to remember.

Wednesday: Read Cliff's AP biology chapter 5 again, and KBB's chapter 5 on Biology. But like before, your going to read them a lot slower, taking notes and highlighting

Watch Chad's GC videos (in HD) 5.06, 5.07, 5.08, 5.09, 5.10, and 5.11. Take necessary notes of formulas/important concepts. After each video, take the associated quiz.

Watch Chad's QR video QR24-Logs..... Then take the associated quiz after the video. Note down all important formulas / things to remember.

Thursday: Read Cliff's AP biology chapter 6 (Heredity). Read KBB's Chapter 6 on Biology. Again, read these fast like a novel

Watch Chad's GC videos (in HD) 6.1, 6.2, and 6.3. Take necessary notes of formulas/important concepts. After each video, take the associated quiz.

Watch Chad's QR video QR25-Functions..... Then take the associated quiz after the video. Note down all important formulas / things to remember.

Friday: Read Cliff's AP biology chapter 6 again, and KBB's chapter 6 on Biology. But like before, your going to read them a lot slower, taking notes and highlighting

Watch Chad's GC videos (in HD) 6.4, 6.5, 6.6, and 6.7. Take necessary notes of formulas/important concepts. After each video, take the associated quiz.

Watch Chad's QR video QR26-Solving-Simultaneous-Equations..... Then take the associated quiz after the video. Note down all important formulas / things to remember.

Saturday: Read Cliff's AP biology chapter 7 (Molecular Genetics). Read KBB's Chapter 7 on Biology. Again, read these fast like a novel

Watch Chad's GC videos (in HD) 7.1, 7.2, and 7.3. Take necessary notes of formulas/important concepts. After each video, take the associated quiz.

Watch Chad's QR video QR31-2D-Geometry..... Then take the associated quiz after the video. Note down all important formulas / things to remember.

Sunday: Read Cliff's AP biology chapter 7 again, and KBB's chapter 7 on Biology. But like before, your going to read them a lot slower, taking notes and highlighting

Watch Chad's GC videos (in HD) 7.4, 7.5, and 7.6. Take necessary notes of formulas/important concepts. After each video, take the associated quiz.….You've just completed Chad's GC review

Watch Chad's QR video QR32-3D-Geometry..... Then take the associated quiz after the video. Note down all important formulas / things to remember.

 

[dentalWorks]

Week3 Using KBB:
Monday: Read Cliff's AP biology chapter 8 (Evolution). Read KBB's Chapter 8 on Biology, General chem, and Orgo. Again, read these fast like a novel

Do KBB's introductory section of the PAT, then do "Keyholes Practicing Set"

Tuesday: Read Cliff's AP biology chapter 8 again, KBB's chapter 8 on Biology, General chem, and Orgo. But like before, your going to read them a lot slower, taking notes and highlighting

Wednesday: Read Cliff's AP biology chapter 9 (Biological Diversity). Read KBB's Chapter 9 on Biology, General chem, and Orgo. Again, read these fast like a novel

Do KBB's PAT "Top-Front-End Practicing Set"

Thursday: Read Cliff's AP biology chapter 9 again, KBB's chapter 9 on Biology, General chem, and Orgo. But like before, your going to read them a lot slower, taking notes and highlighting

Friday: Read Cliff's AP biology chapter 10 (Plants). Read KBB's Chapter 10 on Biology, General chem, and Orgo. Again, read these fast like a novel

Do KBB's PAT "Angle Ranking Practicing Set"

Saturday: Read Cliff's AP biology chapter 10 again, KBB's chapter 10 on Biology, General chem, and Orgo. But like before, your going to read them a lot slower, taking notes and highlighting

Sunday: Read Cliff's AP biology chapter 11 (Animal Form and Function). Read KBB's Chapter 11 on Biology, General chem, and Orgo. Again, read these fast like a novel

Do KBB's PAT "Hole Punching Practicing Set"



Week3 Using CHADS:
Monday: Read Cliff's AP biology chapter 8 (Evolution). Read KBB's Chapter 8 on Biology. Again, read these fast like a novel

Do KBB's introductory section of the PAT, then do "Keyholes Practicing Set"

Watch Chad's orgo videos (in HD) 1.1, 1.2, and 1.3. Take necessary notes of formulas/important concepts. After each video, take the associated quiz.

Watch Chad's QR video QR33-Graphing-Lines,Inequalities,and-Absolute-Values..... Then take the associated quiz after the video. Note down all important formulas / things to remember.

Tuesday: Read Cliff's AP biology chapter 8 again, and KBB's chapter 8 on Biology. But like before, your going to read them a lot slower, taking notes and highlighting

Watch Chad's orgo videos (in HD) 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, and 1.7. Take necessary notes of formulas/important concepts. After each video, take the associated quiz.

Watch Chad's QR video QR34-The-Distance-Between-Two-Points..... Then take the associated quiz after the video. Note down all important formulas / things to remember.

Wednesday: Read Cliff's AP biology chapter 9 (Biological Diversity). Read KBB's Chapter 9 on Biology. Again, read these fast like a novel

Do KBB's PAT "Top-Front-End Practicing Set"

Watch Chad's orgo videos (in HD) 2.1, 2.2, and 2.3. Take necessary notes of formulas/important concepts. After each video, take the associated quiz.

Watch Chad's QR video QR35-Graphing-Circles-and-Parabolas..... Then take the associated quiz after the video. Note down all important formulas / things to remember.

Thursday: Read Cliff's AP biology chapter 9 again, and KBB's chapter 9 on Biology. But like before, your going to read them a lot slower, taking notes and highlighting

Watch Chad's orgo videos (in HD) 2.4, 2.5, and 2.6. Take necessary notes of formulas/important concepts. After each video, take the associated quiz.

Watch Chad's QR video QR41-Permutations-and-Combinations..... Then take the associated quiz after the video. Note down all important formulas / things to remember.

Friday: Read Cliff's AP biology chapter 10 (Plants). Read KBB's Chapter 10 on Biology. Again, read these fast like a novel

Do KBB's PAT "Angle Ranking Practicing Set"

Watch Chad's orgo videos (in HD) 3.1, and 3.2. Take necessary notes of formulas/important concepts. After each video, take the associated quiz.

Watch Chad's QR video QR42-Probability..... Then take the associated quiz after the video. Note down all important formulas / things to remember.

Saturday: Read Cliff's AP biology chapter 10 again, and KBB's chapter 10 on Biology. But like before, your going to read them a lot slower, taking notes and highlighting

Watch Chad's orgo videos (in HD) 3.3, 3.4, and 3.5. Take necessary notes of formulas/important concepts. After each video, take the associated quiz.

Watch Chad's QR video QR43-Statistics--Mean,Median,Mode,Standard-Deviation..... Then take the associated quiz after the video. Note down all important formulas / things to remember.

Sunday: Read Cliff's AP biology chapter 11 (Animal Form and Function). Read KBB's Chapter 11 on Biology. Again, read these fast like a novel

Do KBB's PAT "Hole Punching Practicing Set"

Watch Chad's orgo videos (in HD) 4.1, 4.2, and 4.3. Take necessary notes of formulas/important concepts. After each video, take the associated quiz.

Watch Chad's QR video QR44-Ratios-and-Proportions..... Then take the associated quiz after the video. Note down all important formulas / things to remember.

 

[dentalWorks]

Week4 Using KBB:
Monday: Read Cliff's AP biology chapter 11 again, KBB's chapter 11 on Biology, General chem, and Orgo. But like before, your going to read them a lot slower, taking notes and highlighting

Tuesday: Read Cliff's AP biology chapter 12 (Animal Reproduction and Development). Read KBB's Chapter 12 on Biology, General chem, and Orgo. Again, read these fast like a novel

Do KBB's PAT "Cube counting Practicing Set"

Wednesday: Read Cliff's AP biology chapter 12 again, KBB's chapter 12 on Biology, General chem, and Orgo. But like before, your going to read them a lot slower, taking notes and highlighting….You've just completed the General chemistry review on KBB

Thursday: Read Cliff's AP biology chapter 13 (Animal Behavior). Read KBB's Chapter 13 on Biology and Orgo. Again, read these fast like a novel

Do KBB's PAT "Pattern Folding Practicing Set" ….You've just completed PAT review on KBB

Friday: Read Cliff's AP biology chapter 13 again, KBB's chapter 13 on Biology and Orgo. But like before, your going to read them a lot slower, taking notes and highlighting

Saturday: Read Cliff's AP biology chapter 14 (Ecology). Read KBB's Chapter 14 on Biology and Orgo. Again, read these fast like a novel

Sunday: Read Cliff's AP biology chapter 14 again, KBB's chapter 14 on Biology and Orgo. But like before, your going to read them a lot slower, taking notes and highlighting….You've just completed Cliff's AP Biology



Week4 Using CHADS:
Monday: Read Cliff's AP biology chapter 11 again, and KBB's chapter 11 on Biology. But like before, your going to read them a lot slower, taking notes and highlighting

Watch Chad's orgo videos (in HD) 4.4, 4.5, and 4.6. Take necessary notes of formulas/important concepts. After each video, take the associated quiz.

Watch Chad's QR video QR45-Age-Problems..... Then take the associated quiz after the video. Note down all important formulas / things to remember.

Tuesday: Read Cliff's AP biology chapter 12 (Animal Reproduction and Development). Read KBB's Chapter 12 on Biology. Again, read these fast like a novel

Do KBB's PAT "Cube counting Practicing Set"

Watch Chad's orgo videos (in HD) 5.1, 5.2, and 5.3. Take necessary notes of formulas/important concepts. After each video, take the associated quiz.

Watch Chad's QR video QR46-Rate-Problems..... Then take the associated quiz after the video. Note down all important formulas / things to remember.

Wednesday: Read Cliff's AP biology chapter 12 again, and KBB's chapter 12 on Biology. But like before, your going to read them a lot slower, taking notes and highlighting

Watch Chad's orgo videos (in HD) 5.4, 5.5, and 5.6. Take necessary notes of formulas/important concepts. After each video, take the associated quiz.

Watch Chad's QR video Trigonometry..... Then take the associated quiz after the video. Note down all important formulas / things to remember..….You've just completed Chad's QR review

Thursday: Read Cliff's AP biology chapter 13 (Animal Behavior). Read KBB's Chapter 13 on Biology. Again, read these fast like a novel

Do KBB's PAT "Pattern Folding Practicing Set" ….You've just completed PAT review on KBB

Watch Chad's orgo videos (in HD) 6.1, 6.2, and 6.3. Take necessary notes of formulas/important concepts. After each video, take the associated quiz.….You've just completed Chad's orgo review

Friday: Read Cliff's AP biology chapter 13 again, and KBB's chapter 13 on Biology. But like before, your going to read them a lot slower, taking notes and highlighting

Saturday: Read Cliff's AP biology chapter 14 (Ecology). Read KBB's Chapter 14 on Biology. Again, read these fast like a novel

Sunday: Read Cliff's AP biology chapter 14 again, and KBB's chapter 14 on Biology. But like before, your going to read them a lot slower, taking notes and highlighting….You've just completed Cliff's AP Biology

 

[dentalWorks]

Week5 Using KBB:
Monday: Read the following only one time, read it slow, take notes, and highlight. Do Chapter KBB's chapter 15 in biology and chapter 15 in orgo. .You've just completed KBB's Biology & Orgo



Week5 Using CHADS:
Monday: Read the following only one time, read it slow, take notes, and highlight. Do KBB's chapter 15 in biology. .You've just completed KBB's Biology



Okay, You have just completed the entire science review, math, and PAT review of the entire DAT in 4 weeks. Take the next 2 days off, you deserve it.

Before going further, from this point forward, your going to be mostly working on problem solving, whenever you come across a problem (ESPECIALLY IN THE SCIENCES), make sure you understand it 100%. Understand why every answer is correct / not correct, don't let anything pass by you. Use your review books, come to SDN on the DAT forums and ask questions, just make sure you understand all the problems from this point forward.

You will be spreading the destroyer problems over a 2 week period. The new 2010 destroyer has 232 orgo, 242 GC, and 377 biology questions. I will divide them such that over the next 2 weeks, you will go over the ENTIRE destroyer 2x times. Each day you will do 22 orgo problems, 23 GC problems, and 36 biology problems

Thursday: Do the following DAT destroyer problems:
Orgo 1 – 22
GC 1 – 23
Biology 1 – 36

Do CRACK DAT PAT test #1. When your done with your test DON'T DO ANYTHING ELSE, store your results and DON'T LOOK AT YOUR MISTAKES. Exit the software

Do MATH destroyer test #1. I am going to suggest for you to not time your self. First learn to do things right, then work on your speed. Do these tests, mark your answers on a separate sheet (but not on the exam itself cause your going to do each exam multiple times). When your done taking test #1, go over EVERY problem you got right and wrong. You should learn MATH destroyer really well cause about 80% of those problems simply reappear on the real DAT

Friday: Do the following DAT destroyer problems:
Orgo 23 - 45
GC 24 - 47
Biology 37 – 73

Do MATH destroyer test #2. Same way as before, don't time yourself, after your done with the test, go over each problem and learn from mistakes

Saturday: Do the following DAT destroyer problems:
Orgo 46 - 68
GC 48 - 71
Biology 74 - 110

Do MATH destroyer test #3. Same way as before, don't time yourself, after your done with the test, go over each problem and learn from mistakes

Sunday: Do the following DAT destroyer problems:
Orgo 69 - 91
GC 72 - 95
Biology 111 - 147

Do MATH destroyer test #4. Same way as before, don't time yourself, after your done with the test, go over each problem and learn from mistakes

 

[dentalWorks]

Week6:
Monday: First thing in the morning when you wake up. Open up CRACK DAT PAT software and review all the mistakes you’ve made on test #1 (remember, you took like 3 days ago). Review everything, learn why you missed the problems that were marked wrong. When your done DON’T DO ANYTHING ELSE. Exit the software and go on and do your DAT destroyer problems for the day

Do the following DAT destroyer problems:
Orgo 92 - 114
GC 96 - 119
Biology 148 - 184

Do MATH destroyer test #5. Same way as before, don’t time yourself, after your done with the test, go over each problem and learn from mistakes

At the end of your MATH destroyer test, Open up CRACK DAT PAT software and do test #2. When your done with your test DON’T DO ANYTHING ELSE, store your results and DON’T LOOK AT YOUR MISTAKES. Exit the software

Tuesday: Do the following DAT destroyer problems:
Orgo 115 - 137
GC 120 - 143
Biology 185 - 221

Do MATH destroyer test #6. Same way as before, don’t time yourself, after your done with the test, go over each problem and learn from mistakes

Wednesday: Do the following DAT destroyer problems:
Orgo 138 - 160
GC 144 - 167
Biology 222 - 258

Do MATH destroyer test #7. Same way as before, don’t time yourself, after your done with the test, go over each problem and learn from mistakes

Thursday: Do the following DAT destroyer problems:
Orgo 161 - 183
GC 168 - 191
Biology 259 - 295

Do MATH destroyer test #8. Same way as before, don’t time yourself, after your done with the test, go over each problem and learn from mistakes

Friday: Do the following DAT destroyer problems:
Orgo 184 - 206
GC 192 - 215
Biology 296 - 332

Do MATH destroyer test #9. Same way as before, don’t time yourself, after your done with the test, go over each problem and learn from mistakes

Saturday: First thing in the morning when you wake up. Open up CRACK DAT PAT software and review all the mistakes you’ve made on test #2 (remember, you took like 3 days ago). Review everything, learn why you missed the problems that were marked wrong. When your done DON’T DO ANYTHING ELSE. Exit the software and go on and do your DAT destroyer problems for the day

Do the following DAT destroyer problems:
Orgo 207 – 232
GC 216 - 242
Biology 332 – 377
You’ve just completed DAT destroyer for the 1st time

Do MATH destroyer test #10. Same way as before, don’t time yourself, after your done with the test, go over each problem and learn from mistakes

At the end of your MATH destroyer test, Open up CRACK DAT PAT software and do test #3. When your done with your test DON’T DO ANYTHING ELSE, store your results and DON’T LOOK AT YOUR MISTAKES. Exit the software

Sunday: Do the following DAT destroyer problems (starting DAT destroyer again):
Orgo 1 – 22
GC 1 – 23
Biology 1 – 36

Do MATH destroyer test #11. Same way as before, don’t time yourself, after your done with the test, go over each problem and learn from mistakes
You’ve just completed MATH destroyer for the 1st time

 

[dentalWorks]

Week7:
Monday: Do the following DAT destroyer problems:
Orgo 23 - 45
GC 24 - 47
Biology 37 – 73

Go back over MATH destroyer and this time, do test #1 and give yourself only 45 minutes to do it. When time is up, go over all the problems you got wrong and all the ones you didn’t have time to get to.

Tuesday: Do the following DAT destroyer problems:
Orgo 46 - 68
GC 48 - 71
Biology 74 - 110

Go back over MATH destroyer and this time, do test #2 and give yourself only 45 minutes to do it. When time is up, go over all the problems you got wrong and all the ones you didn’t have time to get to.


Wednesday: First thing in the morning when you wake up. Open up CRACK DAT PAT software and review all the mistakes you’ve made on test #3 (remember, you took like 3 days ago). Review everything, learn why you missed the problems that were marked wrong. When your done DON’T DO ANYTHING ELSE. Exit the software and go on and do your DAT destroyer problems for the day

Do the following DAT destroyer problems:
Orgo 69 - 91
GC 72 - 95
Biology 111 - 147

Go back over MATH destroyer and this time, do test #3 and give yourself only 45 minutes to do it. When time is up, go over all the problems you got wrong and all the ones you didn’t have time to get to.

At the end of your MATH destroyer test, Open up CRACK DAT PAT software and do test #4. When your done with your test DON’T DO ANYTHING ELSE, store your results and DON’T LOOK AT YOUR MISTAKES. Exit the software

Thursday: Do the following DAT destroyer problems:
Orgo 92 - 114
GC 96 - 119
Biology 148 - 184

Go back over MATH destroyer and this time, do test #4 and give yourself only 45 minutes to do it. When time is up, go over all the problems you got wrong and all the ones you didn’t have time to get to.

Friday: Do the following DAT destroyer problems:
Orgo 115 - 137
GC 120 - 143
Biology 185 - 221

Go back over MATH destroyer and this time, do test #5 and give yourself only 45 minutes to do it. When time is up, go over all the problems you got wrong and all the ones you didn’t have time to get to.

Saturday: Do the following DAT destroyer problems:
Orgo 138 - 160
GC 144 - 167
Biology 222 - 258

Go back over MATH destroyer and this time, do test #6 and give yourself only 45 minutes to do it. When time is up, go over all the problems you got wrong and all the ones you didn’t have time to get to.

Sunday: First thing in the morning when you wake up. Open up CRACK DAT PAT software and review all the mistakes you’ve made on test #4 (remember, you took like 3 days ago). Review everything, learn why you missed the problems that were marked wrong. When your done DON’T DO ANYTHING ELSE. Exit the software and go on and do your DAT destroyer problems for the day

Do the following DAT destroyer problems:
Orgo 161 - 183
GC 168 - 191
Biology 259 - 295

Go back over MATH destroyer and this time, do test #7 and give yourself only 45 minutes to do it. When time is up, go over all the problems you got wrong and all the ones you didn’t have time to get to.

At the end of your MATH destroyer test, Open up CRACK DAT PAT software and do test #5. When your done with your test DON’T DO ANYTHING ELSE, store your results and DON’T LOOK AT YOUR MISTAKES. Exit the software

 

[dentalWorks]

Week8: (final week)
Monday: Do the following DAT destroyer problems:
Orgo 184 - 206
GC 192 - 215
Biology 296 - 332

Go back over MATH destroyer and this time, do test #8 and give yourself only 45 minutes to do it. When time is up, go over all the problems you got wrong and all the ones you didn't have time to get to.

Tuesday: Review all the mistakes you've made on CRACK DAT PAT software test#5

Do the following DAT destroyer problems:
Orgo 207 – 232
GC 216 - 242
Biology 332 – 377
You've just completed DAT destroyer for the 2nd time

Go back over MATH destroyer and this time, do test #9 and give yourself only 45 minutes to do it. When time is up, go over all the problems you got wrong and all the ones you didn't have time to get to.

Now you have from Wednesday till Sunday to do whatever you feel like. I suggest you continue working with MATH destroyer and doing more CRACK DAT PAT tests (you have 5 more to do)….. Also, some folks (including me) found topscore software to be pretty helpful before the DAT. I suggest you do it during this time.

Week9: (take-the-test week)
You take the test in this week and come back and post your results

 

[dentalWorks]

A few things I've been asked about this:
"why do you wait 3-4 days between PAT tests?"
Well, here is a thread I posted about PAT, I tried to follow the same method. Again, if you don't like it, you don't have to do it. Here is the link: http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=675995

As far as the actual study guide goes. Its 8 weeks, 4 spent on reviewing and 4 spent on applying everything you reviewed to problem solving. Like Crew09 suggested to me, everyone comes from different backgrounds so the initial 4 weeks can be modified to however way you see fit. For example if you come from a very strong biology background, then your not going to need to read each of the biology chapters from both Cliff's AP and KBB 2x times, 1 time would be enough. Sometimes you might have weakness in all 3 areas (biology, chemistry, and orgo) but there are certain chapters that you feel your very strong with, so you don't have to do the 2-time reading strategies for those chapters... you see what I mean?

Also, some folks have suggested some nice additional comments to how its possible to modify the 8-week schedule, here they are:

If anyone has any additional suggestions to what things that could be modified, or things you've tried and worked out before, please come back here and post it. Also for those of you who use other products like Crack DAT MATH & Science, Chad's videos, and whatnot, lets hear how you could incorporate them into this study guide.... I couldn't include those other resources cause I never used them.

 

[dentdavis]

how do I modify this if I'm going to be taking the Kaplan course as well? Its twice a week from 10 AM to 1 PM. Does the Kaplan course come with the Kaplan blue book?

 

[CanyonDental]

In regards to DENTDAVIS i am also enrolled in a Kaplan Prep Class and was wondering how the overlay would work, any thoughts.

and to answer your question the Blue Book is included with your package

 

[Dynamo]

LOVE this schedule!! im actually excited to start studying!! lol

One question: where does the kaplan online content fit into all of this?? Its pretty important and has a huge bank of questions, where would you suggest??

 

[dentalWorks]

how do I modify this if I'm going to be taking the Kaplan course as well? Its twice a week from 10 AM to 1 PM. Does the Kaplan course come with the Kaplan blue book?

In regards to DENTDAVIS i am also enrolled in a Kaplan Prep Class and was wondering how the overlay would work, any thoughts.

and to answer your question the Blue Book is included with your package

LOVE this schedule!! im actually excited to start studying!! lol

One question: where does the kaplan online content fit into all of this?? Its pretty important and has a huge bank of questions, where would you suggest??

unfortunately guys, there isn't much I can add in regards to the kaplan stuff. I don't know much about what the kaplan course provides, so I just don't know what/how to incorporate their system into this guide.

I hope you guys can figure it out and post back your updated system.

I will say one thing, there is a chance that I will get access to chad's chemistry videos to examine their content, if/when I do, I'll post back an updated guide that will incorporate chad's videos.

 

[ImolaZHP]

Would someone mind posting ISBN numbers for these study materials which would have ISBN numbers?

I'd like to save some cash and buy these materials used...

Great program, thanks to the OP for posting. I hope to get these materials ordered this week and get started as soon as possible...

Thanks!!

 

[angelnyc89]

Would someone mind posting ISBN numbers for these study materials which would have ISBN numbers?

I'd like to save some cash and buy these materials used...

Great program, thanks to the OP for posting. I hope to get these materials ordered this week and get started as soon as possible...

Thanks!!

I agree. Anyone willing to post them up? TIA! Thanks OP for this wonderful study guide!

 

[Strag]

Definitely would like to see an updated version with Chad's Video (and possibly DAT Achiever as well as TopScore)?

This training looks pretty good.

 

[267862]

I don't know if I'm missing something... but why is there no time allotted to take actual practice tests? I feel like this is essential in the preparation. When would you suggest to take practice tests and how many?

 

[dentalWorks]

I don't know if I'm missing something... but why is there no time allotted to take actual practice tests? I feel like this is essential in the preparation. When would you suggest to take practice tests and how many?

I do agree that I didn't allocate the proper time / schedule for taking the practice tests, but its kinda there on post #9 under Week #8:

"Now you have from Wednesday till Sunday to do whatever you feel like. I suggest you continue working with MATH destroyer and doing more CRACK DAT PAT tests (you have 5 more to do)….. Also, some folks (including me) found topscore software to be pretty helpful before the DAT. I suggest you do it during this time."

I guess the real reason why I didn't specify topscore or archiver or whatever is out there is because I didn't exactly follow those tests when I did my preparation. You see, I only did 1 practice test (it was one from barron's CD), I think I scored like an AA 17, it was really demoralizing and I just didn't wanna take more practice tests lol. I did topscore sciences, but not as a test, but like practice problems, didn't time myself or anything, I just wanted to learn from the problems.

Obviously, I am not recommending you do this, many people around SDN who has scored very high are the ones who practiced the most with practice tests.

 

[angelnyc89]

*BUMP*
Anybody willing to post ISBN of these books? Or pics of the cover?! TIA!!!

-Kaplan blue book (KBB) (2009-2010 version)
-Cliff's AP biology (2nd edition from 2007)
-DAT destroyer (2010 version)
-MATH destroyer (2010 version ~ I believe it has 11 tests)
-Crack DAT PAT software (the 10 test version)

 

[dentalWorks]

*BUMP*
Anybody willing to post ISBN of these books? Or pics of the cover?! TIA!!!

There is no ISBN for the 2 destroyer books

For cliff's ap biology (2nd edition 2007): ISBN-10: 0470097647

For kaplan blue book: ISBN-10: 1607146592

You coulda found this directly from amazon... just type their name in

 

[clockworkin]

for the "Crack the dat pat" program that you mention, did you use the ace program or the royal flush program?? They both come with 10 practice test so i was confused. Appreciate the response

 

[akasia81]

Week8: (final week)
Monday: Do the following DAT destroyer problems:
Orgo 184 - 206
GC 192 - 215
Biology 296 - 332

Go back over MATH destroyer and this time, do test #8 and give yourself only 45 minutes to do it. When time is up, go over all the problems you got wrong and all the ones you didn't have time to get to.

Tuesday: Review all the mistakes you've made on CRACK DAT PAT software test#5

Do the following DAT destroyer problems:
Orgo 207 – 232
GC 216 - 242
Biology 332 – 377
You've just completed DAT destroyer for the 2nd time

Go back over MATH destroyer and this time, do test #9 and give yourself only 45 minutes to do it. When time is up, go over all the problems you got wrong and all the ones you didn't have time to get to.

Now you have from Wednesday till Sunday to do whatever you feel like. I suggest you continue working with MATH destroyer and doing more CRACK DAT PAT tests (you have 5 more to do)….. Also, some folks (including me) found topscore software to be pretty helpful before the DAT. I suggest you do it during this time.

Week9: (take-the-test week)
You take the test in this week and come back and post your results

Hey!!

This actually does sound like a great study schedule. I have one question...what modifications (if any) would you suggest to someone like myself who is working a full-time job? I plan on taking the DAT in September.

Once again, thank you for this post!!

 

[asab]

it is indeed a very good schedule... but just out of curiousity...when did u take the dat's and i believe u did good on it but could you share with us how different were your scores from the practice and the real test.

 

[dentalWorks]

Hey!!

This actually does sound like a great study schedule. I have one question...what modifications (if any) would you suggest to someone like myself who is working a full-time job? I plan on taking the DAT in September.

Once again, thank you for this post!!

hmm, this is kinda hard to answer, I wasn't working when I studied so I just don't have the experience to answer your question. You obviously woun't be able to keep up with this schedule, and I don't even advice you to try as you'd be over working your brain.

Im sure you'll find something that works out for ya, good luck

it is indeed a very good schedule... but just out of curiousity...when did u take the dat's and i believe u did good on it but could you share with us how different were your scores from the practice and the real test.

My DAT score is right under my signature look at post #1 at bottom

As far as practice exams go, read post #19 above, I kinda talked about it there

 

[Madiculous]

This schedule is great! I started this schedule the last week of May. Since I have other obligations such as a job & thesis research. I expanded the 8 week schedule into 14 weeks. I wake up every morning at six a.m. until 1:00 p.m. and I've seen the benefits so far (I give myself a day off.) The repetition is very helpful. Thank you!

 

[Dusk]

There is no ISBN for the 2 destroyer books

For cliff's ap biology (2nd edition 2007): ISBN-10: 0470097647
For kaplan blue book: ISBN-10: 1607146592

You coulda found this directly from amazon... just type their name in

Hey Dentalworks,

According to what you wrote, Kaplan blue book (KBB) (2009-2010 version) wouldn't that be this book: http://www.amazon.com/Kaplan-2009-2...=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1277350369&sr=8-2

I hope it's the ISBN you wrote above, because that is a heck of a lot cheaper.

Anyways thanks! Just want to get the best for my money

 

[dentalWorks]

Hey Dentalworks,

According to what you wrote, Kaplan blue book (KBB) (2009-2010 version) wouldn't that be this book: http://www.amazon.com/Kaplan-2009-2...=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1277350369&sr=8-2

I hope it's the ISBN you wrote above, because that is a heck of a lot cheaper.

Anyways thanks! Just want to get the best for my money

which is also this one:
http://www.amazon.com/Kaplan-DAT-Dental-Admission-Test/dp/1607146592/ref=dp_ob_title_bk

yeh don't buy the $150 dollar one lol

 

[purplemustang]

What would you suggest for reading comprehension and where can I find some good full length online practice tests?

Thanks!

 

[dentalWorks]

What would you suggest for reading comprehension and where can I find some good full length online practice tests?

Thanks!

I can't give any suggestions for RC as I never mastered it. I did end up with a 19 on it (by luck I think). The few practice RC passages I did, I was always scoring between 14-16

 

[Dusk]

which is also this one:
http://www.amazon.com/Kaplan-DAT-Dental-Admission-Test/dp/1607146592/ref=dp_ob_title_bk

yeh don't buy the $150 dollar one lol

lol ok, thanks a lot!
you just saved me money

 

[mnotarom]

This really has been such a GREAT outline to follow- Im taking the DAT AUG 9th, and I followed this pretty much exactly. I also bought Achiever- and did all 6 tests too. I will post my scores soon, but I just wanted to thank you really for putting this outline up here- for all of us who have trouble making a plan!


THANKSS!!

 

[scottkennedy29]

Any tweaking suggestions for the Canadian DAT? There is no Ochem or QR Section but there is Carving on the bars of soap. I'm unsure of how much time to donate to the carving. Maybe eliminate the QR and Ochem and replace with 1 or 2 bars of soap carving each week?

 

[PAyankee]

This a great outline and I followed it pretty closely but compressed the first four weeks into two by doubling the readings and review. Mixing in Chad's videos in those first two weeks was also helpful for me. Thanks for the great study outline

 

[dentalWorks]

I will say one thing, there is a chance that I will get access to chad's chemistry videos to examine their content, if/when I do, I'll post back an updated guide that will incorporate chad's videos.

I finally got to this. I am sorry it took me 3+ months to get it done. Due to the numerous PM's I got regarding how to modify the study plan to include chad's chemistry vids, I have made a version of this study plan that uses those videos. You can download either study plan from here.

 

[Strag]

Great plan for those with not a lot of time.

For those that do, I would recommend Anki. Definitely helps with Bio facts as well as OC rxns and GC concepts.

 

[Baylor2011]

I'd like to post my opinion of this study plan as I tried to stick to it during the course of my studies. I thought it was excellent in keeping me on track during the first four weeks, getting all my information in order...now what I'd recommend changing

Taking the majority of Kaplan out of it...it's just not needed, and I feel dumb having spent money on the book EXCEPT for the Wittig reaction, but sadly that's it.

Also, only reading each chapter twice is a big handicap..sure some only need to be looked at twice...but the sections that your bio professor didn't cover so well during undergrad bio need to be read over and over to do well.

Integrating Chad's videos into your study curriculum is essential to doing well in the Chemistry's I believe.

Besides that, I'm extremely glad I found this study plan because it will really keep you on track, and if you fall behind you'll feel bad about yourself, and you'll bust your tail even more to kill the DAT.

 

[1nita]

"

I am getting a lot of PMs about this "6-week program"..."


Thanks so much! I appreciate the detail and organization. However, do you have any alternatives to purchasing the Crack the DAT, PAT, & MATH for those who are limited on finances????

Thanks,

 

[dentalWorks]

However, do you have any alternatives to purchasing the Crack the DAT, PAT, & MATH for those who are limited on finances????

There is simply nothing better out there than CrackDATPAT. I mean if your one of these people who are naturally touching 19-20s on the PAT when you do your topscore tests, then you probably don't need the CrackDATPAT software..... Other wise, it is my opinion that the software is a MUST

As far as math goes. Same problem, there aren't that many resources out there that simulate the type of exam questions you will get on the real test. Some people like CrackDATMATH (software), I never used it because I absolutely loved how good Destroyer MATH is. I didn't believe I needed anything else. Again, if your naturally scoring well on the QR when you do your topscore tests, then I guess you really don't need any math resource. Other wise, Destroyer MATH is a must

I understand your finances are limited. But TRUST ME, not buying the good resources and scoring well on the DAT will cost you SOOO MUCH MORE. If you apply to dental schools with mediocre results on the QR and/or PAT, it can potentially hurt your chances of getting in. You don't wanna put your self in a position when you have to apply again next cycle. The application process is VERY expensive.

Good luck to you

 

[1nita]

thanks so much!! I shifted some things around and made the materials happen. I know how important it is to invest in the right materials. Thanks so much for your outline! You can not imagine how long I have studied aimlessly trying to figure-it out for myself. I just hate that I wasnt introduced to this website months ago... Nevertheless, I have 6 weeks and I am not wasting time. I am determined to do what is necessary. No, I am not the one that is getting those scores in these areas. So, I believe what you are saying... I will not be cheap now, and have to suffer that stress later. Its all about how much you want it!! AND I want it... thanks so much... God Bless you...

Thanks

 

[PatelDentist]

YOU ROCK!!!! I will follow this plan. You have no idea on how much stress and time you have saved me from. I have been planning on making something almost same as this for myself but I went crazy while I was trying to plan my 1st week only. Thank you so much for this. I appreciate it.

 

[sap1622]

WOW! that's all I can say right about now. You are amazing and saved me so much time and effort in organizing my study schedule. Just wanted to let you know this I will follow this schedule the best I can! THANKS A TON!!

Shivam

 

[gte691w]

Great Plan, out of curiosity how much do Chad's videos cost?

 

[Quicsilver87]

Is the Kaplan Blue book the same thing as the Kaplan Review Notes book that we get when we take the Kaplan DAT course?

 

[dentalWorks]

Great Plan, out of curiosity how much do Chad's videos cost?

Back in 2009 when I took the DAT... they used to be $20.... I dunno how much it is now

Is the Kaplan Blue book the same thing as the Kaplan Review Notes book that we get when we take the Kaplan DAT course?

Yes. The main difference between the white and blue books is.... the white book has review questions (with answers) after each chapter. The blue book doesn't have this.

I thought the end of chapter questions of the white book (ESPECIALLY for the general chemistry section) were great.

 

[Quicsilver87]

hmmm when you mention the PAT part in the kaplan Bb i noticed that the white book doesnt have that section in there...were you referring to the PAT section in the kaplan LECTURE book instead?


and for chads videos was the $20 for the whole section or per video?

 

[dentalWorks]

hmmm when you mention the PAT part in the kaplan Bb i noticed that the white book doesnt have that section in there...were you referring to the PAT section in the kaplan LECTURE book instead?


and for chads videos was the $20 for the whole section or per video?

Oh thats right..... The white book does not have a PAT section. It does however have a "better" reading section. In the blue book, they only give you 3 reading passages, with the white book, you get the same 3 passages, and an additional 6.

As far as the chads go, its $20 for a 1 year subscription... I dunno if the prices have changed

 

[wizi]

Oh thats right..... The white book does not have a PAT section. It does however have a "better" reading section. In the blue book, they only give you 3 reading passages, with the white book, you get the same 3 passages, and an additional 6.

As far as the chads go, its $20 for a 1 year subscription... I dunno if the prices have changed

They changed it.
$30/MONTH for all videos
$50/2MONTHs for all videos

I dont remember the rest.

 

[Aroncbrown]

Any possible alternatives to the DAT and MATH Destroyers?

 

[dentalWorks]

Any possible alternatives to the DAT and MATH Destroyers?

None that I am familiar with