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Bianca Cinquemani conducted an analysis of the below molecule . Which carbon has the functionality with the lowest pKa ? a) 1 b) 2 c) 3 d) 4 e) 5 f) 6 Answer: C is correct. Concept: The lowest pKa means the most acidic proton. We examine anion stability. By removal of the H as shown below...

Students on Reddit have been posting that the Quantitative Reasoning (QR) section felt tougher than expected — especially after relying on other companies and timed tests. Many mention more algebra-heavy problems, while others say the test didn’t feel like their practice exams at all. Dr...

DAT Question of the Day Which of the following accurately states the end result of meiosis? a. four diploid cells b. one diploid cell c. four haploid cells d. one haploid cell e. one tetraploid cell Answer: ✅ C) Four haploid cells Each has half the number of chromosomes as the original...

Which biome is characterized by low precipitation and extreme temperature variations between day and night? A) Tropical Rainforest B) Desert C) Tundra D) Grassland E) Taiga Answer: B) Desert Deserts receive less than 25 cm of rainfall annually and are defined by hot days and cold nights. 📘...

🐾 Hope the Tortie: A DAT Biology Lesson in Fur Meet Hope — Dr. Jim Romano’s best friend and a rescue cat who became a living example of X-inactivation. Her striking coat pattern isn’t just beautiful — it’s biology in action. In female mammals, one of the two X chromosomes is randomly...

Just wanted to share another success story from one of our students! AmyJane scored high on the DAT and wanted to share her top tips for anyone still in the trenches. Her biggest takeaways: ✅ Don’t cram — actually understand the content ✅ Use DAT Destroyer to reinforce weak areas ✅ Stay...

Just wanted to share this short testimonial from Eric, a student who used the DAT Destroyer to prep for the exam and gave an honest review of how it helped him succeed. In under 4 minutes, he covers: ✅ How the Destroyer helped simplify tough Bio and Orgo concepts ✅ Why Dr. Jim Romano’s...

Just wanted to share this quick thank-you video from one of our recent DAT Destroyer students! In under 2 minutes, she shares: ✅ How the Destroyer helped her truly understand the hardest topics ✅ Why Dr. Romano’s teaching made all the difference ✅ What it felt like when her scores finally came...

Taxonomy Video If you’re studying for the DAT or OAT, don’t sleep on Taxonomy — it shows up more than students expect, especially in Biology. This quick tip from Dr. Jim Romano, creator of the DAT Destroyer, highlights how even “basic” categories can throw you off if you’re not solid on the...

Matthew Circosta heads into lab for a hot filtration 🔥 But why is it so important to perform this step quickly? This isn’t just busywork — it’s a question DAT students need to know. Correct Answer: C Little details like this can cost you points if you don’t understand the why behind lab...

If you're aiming for a high score on the DAT, Organic Chemistry is non-negotiable. It’s one of the most important — and most challenging — sections of the exam. Without a solid foundation, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. But the DAT Destroyer breaks it down in a way that actually helps you...

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One of our past DAT students — now a proud D1 at NYU College of Dentistry! We’re so proud to see our students go on to accomplish big things. Whether you’re studying online or in person, you’re part of the Destroyer Nation. Let’s keep building dreams, one dental student at a time. 💥📘

Hey everyone, I was extremely fortunate to be accepted into two dental schools this cycle: Touro College of Dental Medicine and the University of Detroit Mercy Dental School. I live in Michigan, but I've heard mostly negative things about UDM, particularly regarding their clinical program...

Hi Everyone, I recently took my DAT and didn't do as good as I would have liked. I know people who have gotten in with the same/similar scores as me, but I want to make sure that my application is as competitive as possible. While I am not disappointed in my scores (besides OC which affected my...

hey guys, I’m a little confused and was hoping someone could clear up something for me. I know that when registering for the DAT you can select every school to send your report to for free & pay $30 for additional schools after, but if you take the DAT a second time, is it still free to select...

hi everyone! I am currently a senior in college majoring in biology with a minor in psychology. I plan on taking a gap year before dental school to strength my application, gain more shadowing hours, do more volunteering, travel, work, save money, and just give myself a well needed mental...

Hello, I just need some advice on what I should do because I feel like my chances of getting accepted into dental school is veryy low 😞 I am an econ grad with low gpa (less than 3.0). I settled with econ in college because I had really low science gpa in my first quarter of sophomore and they...

Hey everyone. I have recently been accepted into both USC and UOP for their DDS programs and I like each one for different reasons. The cost comes out to about the same for me and I have places of living taken care of at both. I'm torn on making a decision and was wondering what everyone's...

Hello, I wanted to ask those who are in dental school already about what do you guys do for housing? Do you all stay on campus, have your own place/roommates, do you pay for it with your school loans, and etc? I'm a senior looking to go to dental school but I was just curious about this part. I...

Hello, I am a non-traditional student and I am looking to make a career change. The careers that I am interested in are dentistry and anesthesiologist assistant. I have shadowed and done my research on both professions and I love them both which is why I am having a difficult time making a...

Hello Everyone! So I decided to apply for next years cycle and was wondering how they would calculate my science GPA. For context, I'm in my senior year of my bachelors with a BS degree and my GPA for my biology major is a 3.54 (from classes like bio, chem, physics, ochem, etc). In the...

Hello, my name is Ayana and I am a pre dental student at Howard University. I am looking to shadow any Dentist in the D.C./DMV area. Are there any dentist would be open to allow me to shadow throughout the school year?

Hi, everyone! I decided to create this thread for those applying to the Master of Health Science Program (MHS) at Meharry this year for Fall admission! :)

I am looking for help deciding if these schools are worth applying to with my current stats. I have a 3.62 overall GPA and a 3.35 science GPA. I have about 110 shadowing hours and a lot of volunteering hours. The only thing is I don't think my recommendation letters will be too strong. I'm also...

Hello all! I wanted to start this thread so people can ask questions about the program and to share their experiences! Let's be POSITIVE!!! :p

I am currently a high school senior, and I will be attending Kansas State University in the fall. I am looking for something that can pay for three years of undergrad and can transition smoothly to HPSP.

Hey everyone! I'm posting this because I do not see a current thread for those who have been given an invite to apply or interview for this program. I applied to the medical school and was invited to apply for the program. I can't find much on what benchmarks must be made in the program to gain...

Anyone have the link to the 2018 dental school stats that show applicant size, inveiews, in state and out of state applicants, etc... by any chance?

I’m kind of confused by how Western U’s class size is so small, but it seems like they give out quite a lot of interviews. Obviously I know acceptances are based off how interviews go... I’ve never read about anyone interviewing there and getting rejected so I’m just wondering what the chances...

Hi everyone! Because I had taken all/a lot of the sections on DAT Bootcamp, I decided to try taking a full length from a different source. I just took Kaplans full length test 3 and score VERY BADLY (AA18) and am freaking out as my DAT is next Monday (7/23). This is my retake as I took the DAT...

Hi guys! I just graduated from undergrad majoring in Sociology in May 2018. I'm really late to the game, since I decided on pursuing dentistry second semester of my senior year of undergrad. My overall GPA is 3.5. I'm deciding on taking all my pre-dent pre-reqs at a community college, but I...

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I'm currently a student at Case Western and I just finished my sophomore year and unfortunately, I got a C in one of my bio courses this year and another C in another bio course my freshmen year. I have an overall 3.318 GPA and a around a 3.0 Science GPA. Should I even consider taking the DAT...

My first time taking DAT Bio/GC/OC/PAT/QR/RC/TS/AA My scores are 20/18/21/23/22/19/20/20. I am a non-traditional students, my previous school I had 3.3 GPA and at my new school which i am currently attending which I have taken 80+ Credit Hours I have 3.6 GPA. Overall science I have 3.4 GPA...

Hi guys I'll be applying to schools hopefully this summers and I'd also like to apply to the states. I'd like to maximize my chances by picking schools which are more open to accepting international students/Canadians. Any recommendations on which schools would be the best?? Money is not an...

I'm a senior now and applied to dental schools this cycle. On my application, I gave my schedule of classes for the upcoming semester. One of my classes was rather unrelated to dentistry. Instead, I feel compelled to take A&P, do you think prospective dental schools will care? I heard they don't...

Hi I'm currently a 3rd year sciences student in Canada. My plan is to go into dentistry in Canada however the schools here are very competitive so I'm definitely going to be applying to a lot of USA schools as well. I've been looking at the fees for a lot of dental schools and I've seen ranges...

Hello everyone, I have been elected as a treasurer of the pre-dent club at my University for the 2017-2018 cycle. Although the positions will be 'active' in August, we are already working on planning activities for the next school year. Is it fair to include this position in my application?