Achiever results...how realistic?!!?

[af25]

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Hi All --

Just trying to get a gage for Achiever vs. the Real DAT

Have my test in 2 weeks time and am freaking out now after I took my first Achiever test today.
All scores ranged between 14-16, with QR being the exception at 18.

I know I've read on here people say they generally score way better on the real thing, but these people usually are saying they scored 19/20's on their first Achiever test, and then end up with like 24 and up for the real deal;

Any sort of trend that's known with correlation between Achiever test results and real DAT scores??
Anyone who scored in the same range on their first test have stats for how it pared in comparison to the real exam? [with not much time to go inbetween]

REALLY would hate to delay my test as I already have once, but if it has to be done, I guess I might have to 🙁
just trying to get people's input. --- thanks!

 

[cmF]

You might find this poll helpful?

Most people seem to think you 4 points better than Achiever; 19 on Achiever = 23 on the real thing. However, I've heard people scoring by as much as 6 points especially in the lower ranges; 14 on Achiever = 20 on the real thing. With two weeks left, you should be in good shape.

 

[af25]

You might find this poll helpful?

Most people seem to think you 4 points better than Achiever; 19 on Achiever = 23 on the real thing. However, I've heard people scoring by as much as 6 points especially in the lower ranges; 14 on Achiever = 20 on the real thing. With two weeks left, you should be in good shape.

Thanks 👍

I had seen that poll, but I guess maybe the 2 people saying they scored the same freaked me out a bit


I seriously hope that's the case though!
thanks! 🙂

 

[cmF]

Thanks 👍

I had seen that poll, but I guess maybe the 2 people saying they scored the same freaked me out a bit


I seriously hope that's the case though!
thanks! 🙂

In cases where people scored the same in Achiever as they did the real DAT is probably not a result of Achiever being an insufficient study aid. Instead, I think those people probably choked on the real test in some way or another, super nervous, lack of sleep, running out of time, etc.

 

[af25]

Ah okk..yeah i suppose that could be it, makes sense
Thanks for the response 👍

 

[xatlasb]

Don't sweat it.

Some of my sections increased by 9-10 points! My AA went up by 5 and TS went up by 7 if that makes you feel better 🙂

Just make sure you get enough rest before the test.

 

[af25]

Aghhhhhh!

Just took my second Achiever:

scores went DOWN even more so 🙁


Breakdown thus far:
A1:
AA: 15
TS: 15
BIO: 15
GC: 14
OC: 14
PAT: 15
RC: 15
QR 18


now A2:

AA: 14
TS: 13
BIO: 12
GC: 14
OC: 13
PAT: 16
RC: 17
QR: 16



in short: HELP!
what to do?!

are these normal for Achiever?! (meaning: I already know they're low compared to the SDNers who get 27s and that on the real one, not going for that -- but are scores supposed to decrease?! and what's been a general trend for those who've used it compared to their real scores then?!!!??!)

only <2 weeks to go & can't really delay it anymore, so now in definite freak out mode

 

[game33]

To freak out....My scores drops also for my second exam and my third exam I got Bio 16 Chem 16 and Org 16. The second test was very hard in my opinion. Don't even bother reviewing those questions for Chem and Org just for Bio and PAT. I forgot who it was that posted there scores like last month or like 2 weeks ago but they said they were getting 13's and 14's on Gen Chem and ended up getting a 23 on the real thing. Keep pushing you got this. Achiever is very hard in my opinion.

 

[rladbwjdtl]

I might be a weird case but I got:

Achiever 1: Bio18, GC20, OC 18
Achiever 2: Bio 17, GC 17, OC 16
Achiever 3: Bio 19, GC 18, OC19

REAL DAT: Bio26, GC28, OC29.

SO DONT WORRY ABOUT ACHIEVER!!! Achiever is evil. That is all.

 

[dbangell]

I might be a weird case but I got:

Achiever 1: Bio18, GC20, OC 18
Achiever 2: Bio 17, GC 17, OC 16
Achiever 3: Bio 19, GC 18, OC19

REAL DAT: Bio26, GC28, OC29.

SO DONT WORRY ABOUT ACHIEVER!!! Achiever is evil. That is all.

I am just curious if the tests dont represent the real DAT why so many people still use it😕😕😕😕

 

[rladbwjdtl]

I am just curious if the tests dont represent the real DAT why so many people still use it😕😕😕😕

Although the questions are not representative, they are great for pinpointing your weak areas. Each question is categorized so after you've taken them you can see which areas you are not solid in and then you can improve those areas and study more efficiently.