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Hey guys! I'm so glad to have found this forum before taking the DAT! Here's the deets:
My testing date is January 7th, 2013. Assuming that the world doesn't end 2012, I have approximately 21 days (excluding a church banquet, and Christmas) before my own personal apopcalpse! I've been scouring the forums for the right study materials and this is what I've came up with.
BIO:
Study with - Cliff's AP; KBB; Alan's Notes
Practice with - Destroyer; QVault
GCHEM/OCHEM:
Study with - CHAD's
Practice with - Destroyer; Qvault
PAT/ RC:
Familarize with - KBB
Practice with - CRACK DAT PAT/RC
QR:
Study with - CHAD's; KBB
Practice with - MATH Destroyer
FULL TESTS:
Topscore (3); Achiever (3); ADA 2007/2009; KBB
I know 3 weeks is pushing it, but I believe that with my bio major background in taking both intro classes in biology and chemistry, both semesters in organic, a genetics and cell biology class and doing fairly well in each, I'll somehow manage. I chose winter break to study because I didn't want distractions from school and friends. If I work hard enough with 10-12 hours a day I believe I can do it!
My question is, how should I ration my time wisely with all these materials into 3 weeks? I was planning to study and cover all sections for a good week or week 1/2, take 1-2 practice test to see where I stand, and then use the remaining 2 weeks or so to practice with Destroyer, Qvault, etc. and identify my weaknesses.
In my initial first studying should I focus on one section at a time (Finish bio before going on) or do bit and pieces of each section a day til I get through all sections in the first week?
I'm also wondering if I should run over the practice tests once or twice or if I can even fit running through Destroyer/QVault/Crack in two weeks?
Your opinions on a 3 week cram?
I don't think I can cover all full practice tests so which one do you guys think is the most beneficial? I hear Topscore resembles the DAT a lot. I also hear Achiever science section is way more difficult than the DAT. I was planning on skipping the survey of science (as I don't want to be too depressed with extra stress) and just do the PAT/RC from Achiever as I hear it's on par with the DAT.
Do you guys think the ADA 2007/2009 or KBB tests even worth taking?
What are your opinions on the practice tests?
I hope with the right materials, the right schedule, and the right mind set I can achieve my goal! Sorry for the multitude of questions, I'm getting quite nervous in preparing for DAT and for my Fall Finals haha! Thanks for reading and any advice/ tips helps!
My testing date is January 7th, 2013. Assuming that the world doesn't end 2012, I have approximately 21 days (excluding a church banquet, and Christmas) before my own personal apopcalpse! I've been scouring the forums for the right study materials and this is what I've came up with.
BIO:
Study with - Cliff's AP; KBB; Alan's Notes
Practice with - Destroyer; QVault
GCHEM/OCHEM:
Study with - CHAD's
Practice with - Destroyer; Qvault
PAT/ RC:
Familarize with - KBB
Practice with - CRACK DAT PAT/RC
QR:
Study with - CHAD's; KBB
Practice with - MATH Destroyer
FULL TESTS:
Topscore (3); Achiever (3); ADA 2007/2009; KBB
I know 3 weeks is pushing it, but I believe that with my bio major background in taking both intro classes in biology and chemistry, both semesters in organic, a genetics and cell biology class and doing fairly well in each, I'll somehow manage. I chose winter break to study because I didn't want distractions from school and friends. If I work hard enough with 10-12 hours a day I believe I can do it!
My question is, how should I ration my time wisely with all these materials into 3 weeks? I was planning to study and cover all sections for a good week or week 1/2, take 1-2 practice test to see where I stand, and then use the remaining 2 weeks or so to practice with Destroyer, Qvault, etc. and identify my weaknesses.
In my initial first studying should I focus on one section at a time (Finish bio before going on) or do bit and pieces of each section a day til I get through all sections in the first week?
I'm also wondering if I should run over the practice tests once or twice or if I can even fit running through Destroyer/QVault/Crack in two weeks?
Your opinions on a 3 week cram?
I don't think I can cover all full practice tests so which one do you guys think is the most beneficial? I hear Topscore resembles the DAT a lot. I also hear Achiever science section is way more difficult than the DAT. I was planning on skipping the survey of science (as I don't want to be too depressed with extra stress) and just do the PAT/RC from Achiever as I hear it's on par with the DAT.
Do you guys think the ADA 2007/2009 or KBB tests even worth taking?
What are your opinions on the practice tests?
I hope with the right materials, the right schedule, and the right mind set I can achieve my goal! Sorry for the multitude of questions, I'm getting quite nervous in preparing for DAT and for my Fall Finals haha! Thanks for reading and any advice/ tips helps!
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