2007 sample Dat vs. Real Dat?! Help please!

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just took the 2007 sample dat and got these results. My test is in 2 weeks and I wanted to know how comparable is this practice exam to the real thing.

Bio:18 Gchem:19 Ochem:20 RC:18 QR:18 PAT:19
 
just took the 2007 sample dat and got these results. My test is in 2 weeks and I wanted to know how comparable is this practice exam to the real thing.

I felt that the 2007 sample was fairly accurate on the Total Science, Reading, and Math sections. However, I felt that the PAT was significantly more difficult on the real DAT. Apertures, top-front-side view, and hole punching were much harder than the 2007. Not to say I didn't do well and it wasn't possible to do well but the 2007 practice just didn't simulate the experience. I would suggest reviewing DAT Achiever for the PAT because they better prepare you for it.
 
I felt that the 2007 sample was fairly accurate on the Total Science, Reading, and Math sections. However, I felt that the PAT was significantly more difficult on the real DAT. Apertures, top-front-side view, and hole punching were much harder than the 2007. Not to say I didn't do well and it wasn't possible to do well but the 2007 practice just didn't simulate the experience. I would suggest reviewing DAT Achiever for the PAT because they better prepare you for it.

Make sure your talking about 2007 and not 09.
 
2007 is significantly easier than the real thing...I got almost perfect on that thing but real one killed me lol
 
For 2007, I had like a 23-24 AA and I got a 20 AA on the real thing.
On the 2009 one, I had about a 20 AA and again, I got a 20 AA on the real thing.
 
For most individuals the 2007 sample test it much easier than the real DAT. Most score 2-4 points lower on real exam. The sciences are very easy on the 2007 exam.
 
I arguably did better on the real DAT if it makes you feel better. I got a 21 bio, 20 genc, and 30 orgo on the 2007, but a 24 bio, 22 genc, 21 orgo on the real DAT. Took the 2007 a week before, I wouldn't panick or anything. Just keep studying
 
Ive heard alot that the 2007 is alot easier but like dental555 said dont panic. You'll do fine. Just understand the ones you missed.
 
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