2009 ADA Sample DAT vs. Real DAT

[absurd]

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I tried searching the forums but could not get a conclusive answer. How representative is this version compared to the real DAT?

If you've taken the real DAT and the 2009 sample DAT, what were you scores and how much did it deviate on your real DAT?

 

[crax]

my real scores were spot on, but i felt math was alot harder, and bio was a bit harder too (harder on the practice that is).

 

[LetsGo2DSchool]

It depends on which DAT version you see. During June and early July, the consensus was the actual was very similar to the 2009. Lately the consensus is the actual is way harder than the 2009.

The only consistent assessment has been the QR section -- the actual is easier than the 2009.

 

[SLOBrule]

I scored almost 25 or higher on every section of the 2009 ADA Practice Test. I thought it was much easier than the real thing. I ended up scoring 20AA 20TS 22RC and 22PA.

However, the scoring system was different since the way you tabulate the practice test is just a standard ADA measurement. For the real test it is measured against other candidates who have taken the same exam as you.

I did feel it helped a bit, but I am partial to Topscore since in my opinion it helped me the most.

 

[Predent1391]

I scored better on the real thing. The QR is DIFFICULT on the 2009 test.

 

[FROGGBUSTER]

I scored almost 25 or higher on every section of the 2009 ADA Practice Test. I thought it was much easier than the real thing. I ended up scoring 20AA 20TS 22RC and 22PA.

That's quite scary.

 

[SLOBrule]

That's quite scary.

Yeah but thats cause I could've been lucky when taking the practice test. I wouldn't worry though cause that was just my opinion. I'm sure you'll do fine, you're from CAL.

 

[forrealtuan]

Yeah but thats cause I could've been lucky when taking the practice test. I wouldn't worry though cause that was just my opinion. I'm sure you'll do fine, you're from CAL.

you probably took the practice test without a timer. Did you? bc its alot more different when the timer is running down.

 

[SLOBrule]

you probably took the practice test without a timer. Did you? bc its alot more different when the timer is running down.

I took the practice test with the same parameters as the real one. I guess I got lucky, but I'm just glad that I didn't score under 20 in any of the sections for the real test.

 

[paullaff]

i'll let you know in a couple of weeks when I take the actual test.

 

[toothlove]

I scored lower in the ADA 2009 Sample test than I did on the actual two days later. Great practice. Goodluck!