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Most students ask the same question: When should I start studying for the DAT? The answer depends on your foundation, but in general: • 3–4 months of consistent study is typical • Start earlier if your science foundation is weak • Focus on understanding concepts before timing yourself...

Congratulations to Sayra Briseno We’re excited to announce the winner of our TAMCOD Impressions Day Giveaway. Congratulations to Sayra Briseno. Thank you to everyone who participated. We always enjoy connecting with students who are working toward a future in dentistry and taking the DAT...

Core Foundation The DAT Destroyer and Math Destroyer form the core foundation of the DAT study materials developed by Dr. Jim Romano. These are the same books Dr. Romano uses in his classroom setting. We also offer additional books for Organic Chemistry and General Chemistry if you are weak in...

Core Foundation The DAT Destroyer and Math Destroyer form the core foundation of the DAT study materials developed by Dr. Jim Romano. These are the same books Dr. Romano uses in his classroom setting. We also offer additional books for Organic Chemistry and General Chemistry if you are weak in...

Students often ask which DAT study materials are used in Dr. Romano’s DAT preparation courses. Two books sit at the core of Dr. Romano’s course curriculum, both online and in person: the DAT Destroyer and the Math Destroyer. DAT Destroyer contains challenging science problems designed to...

Students sometimes contact us and say they are getting many DAT Destroyer problems wrong. Our response is always the same: Good. It is far better to discover your weaknesses while studying than on test day. The purpose of challenging practice problems is to reveal gaps in understanding...

Test your organic chemistry knowledge with today’s problem from Dr. Jim Romano. Dr. Jim Romano DAT Destroyer | OAT Destroyer

If you are preparing for the DAT and want more challenging practice problems, these are the books many students use as their core DAT study materials: DAT Destroyer 2026 DAT Destroyer — The Complete DAT Science Prep System Math Destroyer 2026 Math Destroyer – DAT and OAT Quantitative...

DAT Question of the Day Before scrolling to the explanation, try solving this DAT-level question. The striped skunk is widely known for the highly odoriferous defensive secretion it uses to repel predators. One chemical in the secretion is a four carbon thiol. If another compound was found...

Students often ask about the best way to get started with the DAT Destroyer series, especially if they plan to use more than one book. We recently made a small change that may help students preparing for the exam. Orders over $200 now qualify for free shipping through our store. Many...

#DAT Question of the DAY…. In addition to the alcohol functionality, what other group is present? a) Ether b) Ester c) Acetal d) Hemiacetal e) Anhydride f) More than one of these !! g) None of these ! D is correct ! The lower right side of these molecules has a hemiacetal group. In...

DAT Math Question of the Day A hockey player has played 17 games out of a total of 25 games played this season. He scored a goal in 3 games. What is the probability that the player will play the next game and score a goal? A) 68% B) 12% C) 8.16% D) 10% E) 32% Answer: B 17/25 = 0.68 is...

Nicole was a classroom student who prepared for the DAT with Dr. Jim Romano while working through the DAT Destroyer and Math Destroyer. In this video, she explains how consistent practice, structured review, and Dr. Romano’s teaching style and sense of humor helped her strengthen weak areas...

DAT Question of the DAY The [H⁺] and pH of 0.0037 M HCl are: a) 0.0074 M and 2.43 b) 0.0037 M and 2.43 c) 0.0074 M and 2.13 d) 0.0037 M and 2.13 e) 0.0037 M and –2.13 B is correct. My cat Hope cannot write up any easier questions for you. pH = –log (3.7 × 10⁻³) = 2.43 duh. Strong...

In this high-yield DAT General Chemistry problem, Dr. Jim Romano explains how to determine the pH of a complex ion and how coordination chemistry concepts apply to acids and bases on the DAT. Students often underestimate this topic, but equilibrium and complex ion behavior are frequently...

In this short video, Prof. Blois breaks down one of the most commonly tested DAT Quantitative Reasoning topics: combinations vs permutations. Many students lose points not because the math is difficult, but because they confuse when order matters and when it does not. If you are beginning...

70 % of the Hockey referees freeze the pucks before the game. If 8 referees are chosen at random what is the probability that exactly 5 of them freeze the puck before the game? A) 70 % B) 8 % C) 5% D) 15 % E) 25 % Answer: E 8C5*(0.7)^5*(0.3)^3 8C5 = 8!/{(8-5)!*5!} = 56 560.1680.027 =...

We would like to congratulate one of our students, Mr. E, on his acceptance to the Touro College of Dental Medicine — Class of 2030. Dental school admission is the culmination of years of academic effort, disciplined preparation, and perseverance. We are proud to have supported Mr. E...

We are proud to congratulate one of our students, Brian, on his acceptance to the Touro College of Dental Medicine — Class of 2030. This is a tremendous achievement and reflects years of dedication and hard work. We wish Brian continued success as he begins dental school in Hawthorne, NY...

Colligative properties are a classic high-yield topic on the DAT General Chemistry section. Understanding how particle number affects boiling point elevation, freezing point depression, and osmotic pressure is essential for solving many exam questions efficiently. In this video, Dr. Jim Romano...

What effect will adding additional O₂ (g) have on the following equilibrium system once equilibrium is reestablished? 2 CO₂ (g) ⇌ 2 CO (g) + O₂ (g)  ΔH° = −514 kJ a) The concentration of CO (g) will increase b) The concentration of CO₂ (g) will decrease c) The equilibrium constant for the...

Discount word problems are a common source of lost points on the DAT Quantitative Reasoning section. In this video, Prof. Denis Blois walks through a representative discount problem step-by-step, showing how to correctly interpret percentages, compare original and sale prices, and avoid the...

Omar Daraghmeh has several bottles of liquids. Which pair is MOST likely to behave as an IDEAL solution (Raoult’s Law)? Correct Answer: C) Hexane + Heptane

Here is today’s DAT Question of the Day from Dr. Jim Romano. Cobalt(II) chloride hexahydrate is a red-pink, crystalline, water-soluble solid often used as a humidity indicator, in electroplating, and as a catalyst in organic synthesis. At infinite dilution, what is the Van’t Hoff factor...

Tech companies run several promotions during holiday sales. One of those promotions includes a trade-in value for a cell phone. For the older phone, a company gives you a discount equal to one-fourth of the price of the new phone. If the new phone costs $800, the total discount is applied as...

With Valentine’s Day here, we wanted to do something supportive for students preparing for the DAT. We’re hosting a Valentine’s Giveaway and giving away one free DAT or OAT Destroyer book to a student using serious DAT study materials. If the winner already owns the DAT Destroyer, no worries...

DAT Math Question of the Day. Many students ask which DAT study materials actually prepare them for real DAT probability questions. This problem tests a very common DAT trap: finding the median from a frequency table rather than from a simple list. Key idea: You must count employees, not...

In this short video, Prof. Blois explains probability concepts commonly tested on the DAT, focusing on understanding rather than shortcuts. This lesson follows the DAT Destroyer system created by Dr. Jim Romano, which emphasizes true mastery of concepts instead of pattern recognition. 📺 Watch...

Which atom has the smallest first ionization energy? (A) Mg (B) Al (C) Si (D) P (E) He Answer: B — Aluminum This is a classic DAT conceptual exception. Although first ionization energy generally increases from left to right across a period, there is a well-known anomaly between Group 2...

DAT questions often test application, not memorization. Today’s General Chemistry Question of the Day focuses on a molecular geometry application involving a coordination compound. Rather than asking for definitions, this question requires reasoning by analogy to determine how molecular...

Dr. Jim Romano explains enzymes and inhibitors — a high-yield DAT Biology topic that students frequently miss. Watch here: DAT Destroyer Resources: 2026 DAT Destroyer – High-Yield DAT Science Study Guide For free daily help, join the DAT Destroyer Facebook Study Group (Official DAT...

Congratulations to Selena Landry, winner of the 2026 DAT Destroyer giveaway prize at LSU’s Annual Pre-Dent 101 Conference. We were honored to sponsor LSU’s Pre-Dental Society and support students preparing for the DAT. We wish Selena her the very best on her dental school journey. For...

Dr. Romano Question of the Day (General Chemistry): Omar Daraghmeh has an unknown compound that contains C, H and O. If the combustion of 0.255 grams of a sample produces 0.561 grams of CO2 and 0.306 grams of H2O, what is the percent of carbon? Answer and Dr. Romano’s handwritten solution...

High-yield DAT General Chemistry concept. Antimony (Sb) has its outermost electrons in the 5p sublevel. For a p orbital, the azimuthal quantum number is: l = 1 Correct answer: B These quantum number questions are classic DAT test-day traps, and the fastest way to handle them is to...

High yield DAT General Chemistry practice question. Dr. Jim Romano walks through a classic thermochemistry specific heat setup using: ΔH = m c ΔT This is exactly the type of calculation students must be comfortable with on test day. Study smart, understand the formula, and do not...

Dr. Jim Romano explains a high-yield DAT Biology topic: pathogenic bacteria and what students need to know about infection and disease for the exam. Video: DAT Destroyer (Official): 2026 DAT Destroyer – High-Yield DAT Science Study Guide DAT and OAT Classes (Online and In-Person): 2026...

Chelsea Torres carries out an experiment to make aluminum chloride. 2Al + 3Cl₂ → 2AlCl₃ Approximately how many grams of halogen are required to completely consume 13.5 g of aluminum to form this compound? Correct answer: D (53.2 g) Slide 2 shows the full stoichiometry setup and unit...

High-yield DAT General Chemistry topic. In this video, Dr. Jim Romano explains heat of formation calculations step by step and shows how to correctly calculate reaction enthalpy using thermochemical data without falling into common DAT traps. This is a concept students often try to memorize...

Oxidation numbers are a high-yield General Chemistry topic on the DAT and a common source of avoidable mistakes. In this short video, Dr. Jim Romano explains how to assign oxidation numbers step by step and shows how the DAT tests this concept so students do not fall into common traps. This...