2009 ADA results- how did I do? Feedback?

[virtualmaster999]

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Hey everyone!

So I just finished taking the 2009 ADA...interesting to say the least.

I think I did "ok"

-Bio: 38/40 (25)
-Chem: 25/30 (21)
-Orgo: 26/30 (21)
-PAT: 75/90 (21)
-RC: 30/50 (17)
-QR: 30/40 (18)

I would be happy if I got these scores on the actual, except for the RC. I needed one more question right for 18 on RC 🙁
For the first two passages, I read half, then answered all q's possible, and then S&D. For the 3rd one I used pure S&D since I was running out of time. The passage lengths seemed different for each, and I got messed up with the timing when the first passage had 20 q's.

Bio was straightforward, so was gen chem (I missed the ones I marked), and Orgo had some REALLY stupid q's (the stupid polymer one and the weird nomenclature at the end was just stupid)

PAT I thought I did worse on. Keyholes seemed a lot harder than BC.

QR: some lengthy problems that I skipped seemed weird, and I think i guessed on 10 that I had no clue on.

I know some people said that the RC/QR is harder on the 2009...is that true?

Is this a good indication of how I'll do on the exam? My exam is next Tuesday!!!

Do people usually do better/ close to this exam?

And is there a way to find solutions to this exam or no?


Any feedback helps! Thanks in advance!!

 

[hellofuturedentists]

You're fine. There are probably solutions floating around if you google it. I did better on the real DAT. Just relax.

 

[virtualmaster999]

You're fine. There are probably solutions floating around if you google it. I did better on the real DAT. Just relax.

Thanks, I know it's hard to be calm haha. Just been getting nervous. Would you say QR/RC are easier on the actual?

 

[hellofuturedentists]

Thanks, I know it's hard to be calm haha. Just been getting nervous. Would you say QR/RC are easier on the actual?

Easier on the actual. I found QR to be really easy on the real DAT, especially if you know conversions. I do like that kind of math though. Again, you will be fine.

 

[virtualmaster999]

Easier on the actual. I found QR to be really easy on the real DAT, especially if you know conversions. I do like that kind of math though. Again, you will be fine.

Thank you!

 

[cacajuate]

That bio score is awesome, that'll bring up that TS quick

 

[virtualmaster999]

That bio score is awesome, that'll bring up that TS quick

Yeah it was nice having it that high! I think Im good for the sciences, it's just RC that worries me 🙁

I'm able to pull off 18-22 using the following strategy on BC/QVault/DATGenius:
-Read half, and answer as many questions as possible
-When you get to a question you dont know from the second half S&D it.

The 2009 RC felt very "different".

 

[Stalkyyy]

I took the dat today, 20AA breakdown coming. My reading comprehension and organic were very difficult, keep reviewing and working through problems. You will do great.

 

[dannyZ]

Don't underestimate QR. I made that mistake..

 

[humangenome]

Hey I was just wondering, do you (or anyone else here who has done the ADA 2009 exam) know if all the questions on the bio section could be found in Cliff's and Feralis? I'm trying to see if those 2 resources would be enough for bio or if I should make notes on other resources as well. I know I could look and see for myself, but I didn't want to expose myself to the Qs before I take them as a practice test. Thank you so much for any help 🙂 PS, awesome scores, especially for bio!!

 

[virtualmaster999]

Hey I was just wondering, do you (or anyone else here who has done the ADA 2009 exam) know if all the questions on the bio section could be found in Cliff's and Feralis? I'm trying to see if those 2 resources would be enough for bio or if I should make notes on other resources as well. I know I could look and see for myself, but I didn't want to expose myself to the Qs before I take them as a practice test. Thank you so much for any help 🙂 PS, awesome scores, especially for bio!!

Hey! Yeah for Bio use Cliffs and Feralis notes definitely. What helped me a lot was notecards...make a LOT of them! I think I have like 6-700 right now haha. Anything that confuses you, make a notecard. It's definitely useful!!