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  1. bentley13

    DAT Done: 25AA, 24 TS, 25 PAT; 3 week study Schedule

    Hey SDN. I took my DAT earlier today, and I just thought I would share my experience with everyone. I used several posts like this to help me throughout the process. There is honestly nothing more helpful than learning from past test takers. I studied for a total of 3 weeks (8am-8pm every day...
  2. F

    3 weeks out from Dat... Please help

    Hi guys, So I'm 3 weeks out from taking my dat. I Have been studying since a few weeks before thanksgiving but took a week off for finals. I just completed orgo I and have taken bio I,II, gen Chem I,II, genetics, A&P I, and orgo I. I have some iprepdental binders with notes and DAT bootcamp and...
  3. E

    How did all you med students get good grades in college?

    I'm starting college this fall and keeping up my GPA is something I've always struggled with. I always do well on standardized tests because you just have to focus for a couple hours and it's over. But, I struggle to consistently study. So I have a couple questions: 1. How did you study for...
  4. K

    What was the hardest prerequisite?

    Which science class did you get the worst grade in? Please vote using the poll.
  5. O

    What to be studying?

    Hi everyone! Im planning on taking the DAT this coming summer but i will be studying all summer and taking it at the end. I was curious as to what material i should be using? Based on previous standardized exams i'm not the best at english/reading comp. Im currently taking bio 1 now and will be...
  6. M

    Biology vs Biochem Major -undergrad?

    Hi, I know there are a few of these questions on the forum, but I had a question sort of specific to my own: I don't have a stellar GPA(~3.2) at the moment and am struggling financially as well. And I just transferred to a 4yr university. I am given two choices: Biochem major with Bio double...
  7. i_cry_:'(

    Bio vs Psych major (PA as back up)

    I need to choose a major asap since I will just end up lasting more than four years in undergrad if i don't choose now. I am choosing between bio and psych. The main issue is that I am contemplating doing a bio major because: i can take the prerequisites for both pre-med and physician assistant...
  8. F

    Dat Done!! 9/14/16 22AA, 21TS Breakdown + Study Tips (New study tip for Bio)

    Wow I can't believe it's finally over!! Took the DAT on 9/14/16 and spent the last two months locked in the library and it was totally worth it. I'm a psychology major and just finished my bachelor's in May so I've taken the minimum number of science classes required, so you don't need a heavy...
  9. C

    DAT DESTROYER BIO

    for those of u who did good in bio.. how to i utilize destroyer bio the best most efficient way.. every question is kind of random so like how did u set up notes while u answered questions.. did you make flashcards or what. even the answers i get right, have some info that is useful so its like...
  10. briggsinator2

    At long last...DAT breakdown 24AA 26TS (7/20/2016)

    Had to pay it forward to all of those whose studying habits helped mine. DAT breakdown: BIO 24/GC 24/OC 30/PAT 23/RC 24/QR 18 I'm honestly at a loss for words right now.... When I went through the PAT and QR sections I thought I would have to retake, but when the score came up at the end I...
  11. S

    A small survey on Binocular Indirect Ophthalmoscopes

    we are a group of management students at Darden School of Business, UVA, conducting a study on the purchase behavior for Binocular Indirect Ophthalmoscopes among optometry and ophthalmology students and practitioners. We would highly appreciate if you would fill this small survey and help us...
  12. J

    DAT Bio Review

    Im currently study for the DAT and I know that the bio section is very broad and random. Im using AP Bio Cliff Notes 3rd edition and Kaplan BB to help study for the bio section. However, I am not sure that it is enough. Is there any other good resources to use? Is Barrons AP bio worth getting or...
  13. M

    Super confused?

    I graduate with my first bachelors may 2017, i have just 2 classes left at this point. I majored in Public Health and my cum GPA would be 2.5 when i grad as a result of personal difficulties i went through in the earlier part of my college life. I am much more stable now but want to venture on...
  14. A

    Bio Help!

    A few weeks until my test and I am majorly sucking at Bio- any suggestions? I have been taking DAT bootcamp bio tests and Dat Q Vault Bio tests- are these similar to the actual test? Thanks in advance!
  15. D

    Just took my DAT last Saturday

    Got incredible scores (Bio 24 GC 24 OC 30 PAT 26 RC 23 QR 27 AA 26) and wanted to thank Bootcamp and DAT destroyer for their excellent practice problems. For starters yes you can cross off options in any sections by right clicking that option and highlight texts in RC. I didn't know this thing...
  16. P

    Ecology, classification, and plants on DAT

    Hey guys, So I have my DAT coming up in about 4 weeks. I've used AP Cliffs and Barron's for all of bio except for 3 chapters: classification, plants, and ecology. Do you think what's covered in KBB is enough for those topics? The material in cliffs/Barron's seems too dense to retain and idk if...
  17. Minions2015

    DAT QVault Bio

    hey guys, my test is in two weeks and i am a bit concerned. I finished all of destroyer bio and made note cards on all of the topics i missed. i review them daily. I also go through feralis bio notes frequently. i took have bootcamp and Qvault. my scores are DAT BC T1 - 17 (21/40) T2-17 (22/40)...
  18. D

    Tips?

    Just got my April 23rd scores back! Breakdown: 128 chem/phys 121 cars 125 bio 128 pysch/soc Total: 502 Currently thinking about a retake July 22. That will give me roughly 8 weeks or 2 months till test day. Planning on applying this cycle Fall 2017 admissions. Will need to focus on...
  19. F

    DATBOOTCAP BIO and QVAULT BIO

    Guys, I feel like I suck at bio, no matter how much I read and study either I forget or I just don't know the terms. How difficult is the DAT bio section on the real exam? Is it as specific and random, what kind of questions should I except. I've read on here that bootcamp is on par with the...
  20. D

    im not doing so hot in bio... advice? test soon

    I've taken all my pre-reqs with exception of the biology series and the like. I have a solid understanding of most of my courses. I'm an engineering major with a chemistry double major. I've taken and done really well in ochem, physics, etc, but I'm not doing so well in bio. I'm sitting at a B...
  21. D

    OAT Tutor

    Hey everyone! I would like to offer my services to you as a tutor for the OAT. I have have tons of experience with the exam, in both taking it myself (99.9%) and in tutoring other students. In this time, I have thoroughly understood exactly what the exam is looking for and have detailed...
  22. D

    DAT Tutor

    Hey everyone! I would like to offer my services to you as a tutor for the DAT. I have have tons of experience with the exam, in both taking it myself (AA:25, TS:27) and in tutoring other students. In this time, I have thoroughly understood exactly what the exam is looking for and have detailed...
  23. D

    DAT Tutor

    Hey everyone! I would like to offer my services to you as a tutor for the DAT. I have have tons of experience with the exam, in both taking it myself (AA:25, TS:27) and in tutoring other students. In this time, I have thoroughly understood exactly what the exam is looking for and have detailed...
  24. kitkat13

    TBR--are the old books still OK to use?

    Hello all! I'm sure a lot of you have heard that TBR Book Bio is good prep for Biochem. I was basically wondering if I had the old version, if it would be OK for me to use, or if I would have to buy the new one :arghh: If anyone has any experience let me know!
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