Advice greatly appreciated!

[deleted866269]

Hey SDN community,

I know many people ask this question, but I would really appreciate the feedback.

I just took the 2007 and 2009 science sections and was wondering how my scores were looking? My DAT is in 1 week should I reschedule?

2007:
Bio 28/40 (17)
G Chem 25/30 (18)
O Chem 29/30 (28)

2009:
Bio 29/40 (18)
G Chem 20/30 (18)
O Chem 19/30 (17)

I was fairly upset because a 28/40 for bio on bootcamp usually gives a 20 and a 19-20/30 on gen chem gives 19/20.

My DAT Bootcamp individual test scores are:
SUBJECT Test 1 Test 2 Test 3 Test 4 Test 5 Test 6 Test 7 Test 8 Test 9 Test 10
Biology 20 16 17 21 20 18 20 18 19 19
General Chemistry 16 19 19 18 19 21 19 18 20 20
Organic Chemistry 23 23 18 22 19 18 20 20 20 22

I'm not too worried about the 2009 organic score because I know I can do better and I feel as if there were a lot of weird questions on it. Math and Reading scores are fine too.

Any advice/feedback is greatly appreciated!

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[DAT Destroyer]

What other study resources have you used?

 

[deleted866269]

What other study resources have you used?

For chemistry I have used a combo of chads + 2017 destroyer (gone through 3x). I am not too worried about the organic chemistry section because I normally get 21+ on it, but I am having a little trouble with the gen chem section.

For biology I have been using cliffs/feralis + 2017 destroyer (only did it once).



Also my thoughts go out for you and your family. I will pray for you.

 

[deleted866269]

What other study resources have you used?

I just found out the 2009 ADA had mistakes and so my bio score should have been a 31/40 (20).

 

[deleted866269]

bump!

 

[smile matters]

Where did you get the 2009 test?

 

[deleted866269]

Where did you get the 2009 test?

I ordered it online! But I found an online copy for you:
http://www.predent.org.vt.edu/admissions/dat-sample-test-2009.pdf

 

[smile matters]

I ordered it online! But I found an online copy for you:
http://www.predent.org.vt.edu/admissions/dat-sample-test-2009.pdf

But if I take the pdf version, will I have to grade it myself?

 

[joshthebear]

Hey SDN community,

I know many people ask this question, but I would really appreciate the feedback.

I just took the 2007 and 2009 science sections and was wondering how my scores were looking? My DAT is in 1 week should I reschedule?

2007:
Bio 28/40 (17)
G Chem 25/30 (18)
O Chem 29/30 (28)

2009:
Bio 29/40 (18)
G Chem 20/30 (18)
O Chem 19/30 (17)

I was fairly upset because a 28/40 for bio on bootcamp usually gives a 20 and a 19-20/30 on gen chem gives 19/20.

My DAT Bootcamp individual test scores are:
SUBJECT Test 1 Test 2 Test 3 Test 4 Test 5 Test 6 Test 7 Test 8 Test 9 Test 10
Biology 20 16 17 21 20 18 20 18 19 19
General Chemistry 16 19 19 18 19 21 19 18 20 20
Organic Chemistry 23 23 18 22 19 18 20 20 20 22

I'm not too worried about the 2009 organic score because I know I can do better and I feel as if there were a lot of weird questions on it. Math and Reading scores are fine too.

Any advice/feedback is greatly appreciated!

I am taking my test around the day you are and just got my 2007 and 2009 scores. My Bio and Ochem scores were close to yours and I have also been scoring well on Bootcamp for OC and can agree that the 2009 test was extremely odd. If you are fine for QR and RC then you might just want to focus the rest of your energy improving your GC score. Really look for what you struggle most in and see if you can find out why and how to improve on that area. My weakness has been acids and bases and I have been focusing on improving my understanding of the concepts to easier solve questions that include them. Feel free to message me if you want anymore feedback, because I'm in your position as well haha.

 

[surynguyen]

For Bio, dont worry too much about the score, just making sure you understand the concept through. Redo all Bio BC tests and understand why you don't choose other choices for each question. Going over Bio Destroyer the second time is a must. I had 2 exact questions from Bio Destroyer. And the real test slightly easier than bio BC.

For Gen chem, chad, Destroyer and BC are great sources. Did you do Chad's quizzes? Also, after reviewing the answers from Destroyer and BC, i suggest you to write out not only the answer of question but also all of the new materials from the explanation to your note and reread when you have time. Finding what is truly your weakness in gen chem and then focusing on those parts for now. I think Chad lecture and quizzes cover around 70% of the general stuff, and Destroyer is great at some exceptions and new knowledge driving from the general concept. Few questions of my gen in the real test is from the Destroyer explanation.