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    PAT...Bootcamp or CrackDAT PAT???

    I've been practicing with both, but it seems like CDP tests are easier than the bootcamp generators...which ones most similar to the DAT?!
  2. Dr.HarleyQuinn

    Do I have a Shot

    Hello everyone, I think I am in need of some guidance; I have been very worried lately (probably over-worried). I want to know if you guys think that I have a chance at getting in to dental schools this coming application cycle. I am currently studying for my DAT that I am planning to take in...
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    Reading Comprehension... any advice?

    So I've been struggling finding RC practice besides bootcamp. Has anybody tried CDP RC section? is it any good?! I'm currently reading scientific articles everyday to improve my comprehension and timing skills, I've also done TopScore and trying different strategies. English isn't my first...
  4. fisafisa

    DAT Score Ranking by Rutgers/UMDNJ

    hi I was wondering if the Rutgers Dental school (my #1 choice) places a higher preference on the reading comprehension score or the PAT portion of the DAT? I scored high in the reading (30) but average on the PAT (18) and I was wondering if this would hurt my chances of being accepted. (AA:24...
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    DAT Kaplan Teaching

    I'm thinking about applying to teach as a DAT instructor with Kaplan? For those of you who have done it and/or do it currently. 1) How much money do you make? 2) Are you paid for class prep? 3) How much time does class prep take typically per week? 4) Overall, how has your experience been/do you...
  6. K

    CC/online/summer-intensive vs post-bacc program

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    For Sale DAT Destroyer and Math Destroyer 2015 combo

    Books are in good condition with some light markings in them. Already took the DAT and got into school, so I'm trying to get rid of them. $125
  8. K

    Career changer trying to meet pre-reqs for dental. help!

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  9. S

    DAT + OTHER questions about Dental school!

    Hey guys, I am a junior at UCLA and am majoring in a social science. I am NOT planning on applying to Dental school until June of 2017, but aiming for the next cycle. I've taken Anatomy, finished the the General Chemistry series, Statistics and am currently enrolled in Biology. (Planning on...
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    Reading Comprehension and full length exams???????????

    Hey guys, I am having a hard time finding sources to help me with practicing for RC section of the DAT. I'm also wondering where I could find full length practice exams? I currently have the 2007 and 2009 exams but thats about it :( Thank you!
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    Gen Chem+ Orgo... Chad's Videos, DAT Coursesaver, or Chemistryprep?

    I have noticed that Chad's videos on his free website are too long and there is so many of them...whereas on DAT coursesaver there's fewer videos... and then there is chemistryprep.com which is chad's videos with paid subscription.... which would help me out more with studying for ochem and...
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    DAT, Take 2: Study materials?

    Happy New Years Guys! So during my first try, I got 18 in every section expect Bio (19) and math (16) using Bootcamp, Destroyer(s), Chad's, and AP Bio. Though (in my opinion) I had every material to succeed, I think my downfall was the extraneous amount of time I spent studying (3 months + 2...
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    DAT scores

    Hey guys. I'm feeling really discouraged about my DAT scores and I'm so conflicted right now about retaking it :( Just wondering if you guys think I have a chance at Canadian schools with these scores: RC 17 :arghh: BIO 22 CHEM 18 TS 20 AA 19 PAT 20 Thanks
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    DAT Breakdown TS 26 / AA 26

    Hello everyone, I took the DAT a few months ago and I found it super helpful to read through all the breakdown threads. Now that I have some free time (aka procrastinating on homework), I can finally write a my own breakdown. Hopefully this will be helpful to some of you. :) DAT Breakdown...
  15. Azide047

    DAT Destroyer > Kaplan - 23 AA first try

    My scores from July 2016 (first try): Sciences: 23 BIO || 23 GC || 25 OC Non-Sciences: 22 RC || 22 QR || 20 PAT Subtotals: 23 AA || 24 TS MY EXPERIENCE: I highly recommend the DAT Destroyer to anyone looking to score high on the Dental Admission Test. I did all the orgo and gen chem questions...
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    SCHEDULE/PLAN for studying for DAT

    Hi, Can anyone help me out by creating a study plan or schedule for the DAT? I plan on studying from December 10 until January 15th so about 5 weeks. I would greatly appreciate it if someone could come up with a study plan for that time frame so I can ace the DAT. Thanks
  17. M

    Low gpa, decided to do dental hygiene first? Need some advice!

    Hey guys. I graduated with my bachelor of science degree, and my GPA was at around 2.8. I know I wasn't really focusing on my school at that time.. and I regret it. I thought my gpa was too weak to apply for any dental school (didn't even think about taking DAT either because of my gpa) so I...
  18. J

    My DAT Exams, Need Advice for BIO/PAT..retaking in January

    Hello All, so i just took my DAT exam. Orgo: 19 chem: 22 BIO: 15 ( I know..i know... :( ) PAT: 15 (I know.... :( ) Math: 16 Reading: 18 AA: 18 Science Average: 17 GPA: 3.2 (looking to do masters in oral biology for a year after this semester to help me out a little) So i know that both...
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    THE DAT BREAKDOWN YOU WANT TO READ

    THE DAT BREAKDOWN YOU WANT TO READ 25AA REAL DAT SCORES: PAT: 21 BIO: 21 GEN CHEM: 23 ORGANIC CHEM: 30 READING COMPREHENSION: 24 QUANTITATIVE REASONING: 25 TOTAL SCIENCE: 23 ACADEMIC AVERAGE: 25 Time Spent Studying: - ~70 days for ~8-10 hours per day -First four weeks were...
  20. T

    2016 Kaplan DAT lesson, review book , flash cards, quick sheets entire Brand new package

    Hi, hope all is well. I am selling a brand new package of 2016 Kaplan DAT Online prep course materials (BRAND NEW (in their original wrapped packages) books and Flashcards!!-I paid $1499 for the entire course. Excellent and comprehensive resources! 1. Kaplan DAT Review Notes: comprehensive...
  21. H

    DAT scores - think I'll get interviews?

    Hey everyone. I just took my DAT and got my unofficial score report: PAT 17 QR 20 RC 25 BIO 23 CHEM 21 ORG 18 TS 20 AA 21 Okay so I'm not too happy about my PAT or ORG but I honestly didn't practice PAT at all so that was my fault. My nsGPA is 3.99 and my sGPA is 4.0. I'm curious if my...
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    DAT Breakdown (AA26 OC30, GC30, TS27 PAT 21)!

    Hiiiiii, I recently created this account to share my story. I used the DAT Destroyer and Math Destroyer. I did the DAT destroyer 4 times and the Math Destroyer 2 times! Those books were so thorough and I would recommend them to anyone! If anyone has any other questions please let me know! I am...
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    DAT QR?

    Hello, I recently took the DAT and my QR section killed my whole AA, so I'm now determined to conquer the DAT when I retake. I have always sucked at math, it is one subject I will never enjoy.. Those who were in my shoes once (the ones that are not good at math) and have gotten a good score...
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    Lost...

    I feel so annoying because I have been seeking advice on here for the last week or so but I'm completely lost. I take my DAT tomorrow and I'm so close to canceling it and rescheduling it to December or so.... My problem is that I have already applied to my in state school and they're waiting...
  25. A

    Advice is needed...

    I have posted on here a few days ago, and I'm doing it again. I really need some advice. I have already applied to my in state school and they're waiting on my DAT score. I have studied but honestly I feel like I'm going to fail the DAT. I take it in 2 days. I haven't done horrible on...
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    DAT Advice???

    I need some advice. I have my DAT in 5 days! YES 5 days!!! I feel pretty good about my sciences and everything else for the most part except for QR. honestly, I feel like I'm going to get like a 10 on it. I have no clue what to do.. I don't wanna focus all of my time on QR because I feel like...
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    destroyer chem 185

    An unknown metal of 50g is intially at 100C and dropped into a beaker of 200g of water at 30;C. The final temperature of the system is 40C. Find the specific heat of the metal if the specific heat of water is 4.2 J/g ;C. Answer: 2.8 J/g ˚C Heat lost by metal = Heat gained by H2O m c...
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    Non-Traditional dental applicant. Pre-dental help. my odds?

    OK, so here are my stats... (One thing to know is that I am in no way stopping or giving up on this dream. I thrive on motivation an encouragement, however am a realist an appreciate any help in areas I need work on. Please feel free to leave any advice, comments, insight and experiences below...
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    Im still doing terrible on Chem section of prep

    DAT coming in about 13 days and it seems like my 2+ months of prep have gone to waste. Although comparatively, Im doing well on all the other sections, Im scoring 14 and 16 on Bootcamp chem portion. Ironically, chem has been the section I've been prepping for the most as I knew it was my...
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    16TS/18AA/19PAT worth applying?

    Hi everyone, So I just finished taking my DAT and sadly my scores are terrible :(. At this point I'm not exactly sure what my next step is and looking to fellow SDNers for help. Should I wait the 90 days and retake it (will be late October)? Should I wait until next year? Or should I just try...
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    dat score 23/ terrible test experience/advice?

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  32. RedDevil202013

    Am I on the right track to getting accepted into a dental school?

    Hey all, I am just wondering if I'm on the right track. I am starting my Junior year this fall and so far I have done: oGPA: 3.86 sGPA: 3.77 1) Major: BA in economics 2) Shadowing: around 50 hours so far 3) Finished my internship of 4 months and got a job from it 4) Going to join some...
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    DAT Destroyer

    Dear Dental Community, Hope all is well. 1. I would like to buy recent DAT Destroyers for cheap, please let me know if you are selling them 2. I have a full-time job and would like to ask for a study schedule for DAT studying 3. What are the best resources/study materials for DAT? Any coupon...
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    DAT BIO ADVICE.

    I've read cliffs.. Things don't seem to stick in my brain.. I've made flash cards here n there but it takes 10x longer to get thru material like I spend more time writing flashcards than I do studying.. And literally EVERY term would need a flashcards idk how u guys do that.. As for the Anki...
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    DAT Bootcamp Estimated Scores vs. 2016 Real DAT Scores

    Hello! This thread has not been up regarding recent DAT score comparisons, so I figured I'd ask. I was wondering if anyone who has taken the DAT very recently (who also did Bootcamp) could tell me how their estimated scores/exam difficulty compared, especially on the PAT. My exam is in 10 days...
  36. collegebraceface

    DAT Breakdown! AA:24

    Hey there! Just took my DATs today and I wanted to share my thoughts and personal experience before I happily forget about it all. My Scores: PAT: 22 QR:23 RC:21 Biology: 26 GC: 22 OC: 27 TS: 24 AA: 24 Study Time: 7 weeks...consistently 8-12 hours per day. I would actually recommend 5-6 weeks...
  37. Dental_Dude

    DAT scores 2016 Chances?

    Hello, I took the DAT 6-16-16. I submitted my application right after I took the DAT. My GPA just got verified today and I am still waiting for my DAT scores to show up. My APP should be sent out to my school within the next 2 weeks. What are my chances? Here is a list of the schools that I...
  38. C

    DAT Bootcamp

    Hey guys I'm pretty much set on buying the DAT Bootcamp as extra practice for the test. I was wondering if you guys recommend it because I've read various reviews saying that it's pretty close to the actual thing. I was also hoping that someone is willing to sell his because I only need mine for...
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    Tips on hard science classes

    Hey guys, I am taking in the fall Orgo I A&P I Genetics I And in the winter Orgo II A&P II Microbio Cell and Molec Any tips or suggestions you guys have for me? I would greatly appreciate it. I am teaching Orgo and memorizing anatomy from the book and previous teacher PowerPoints during the...
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    KAPLAN DAT STUDY MATERIALS FOR SALE

    Excellent study sources for the DAT. This set of books came with the $1200 Kaplan course I took to prepare for the DAT last fall. This Kaplan material guides you through lessons with tips and strategies to help you reason through this exam. Used these materials to study for the DAT in 2015 and...
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