Hey thanks to all of you!
-->peanutb123 - So, basically this was my study schedule. I studied about 10-12 hours per day (which may be my problem).
Typical Day (everyday for 2 months, including weekends)
-Wake up, do breakfast, etc...
-Do Biology (read/study Cliff's AP Bio/KBB/Destroyer) for about 2 hours
-Do GC for 2 hours - used Chad's and Destroyer
-Do OC for 2 hours - used Chad's and Destroyer
-Took a CDP test (still having trouble with the pattern folding and hole punching, I think these were the two that raped me on my DAT); On average I get about 7-8 (of 15) right for HP and about 9-10 for PF.
-For RC, I obviously should have practiced more with this...but I felt comfortable going into the exam because I was scoring 21-23 on TopScore, didn't really study this every day
-For QR...man, I should have got the Math Destroyer, everyone kept saying how great it was, but I didn't have the financial means at the time. The wife and I had an arguement over this one, she won, and I'm taking the test again lol! She was sick of us spending so much money on this stuff, but in the long run...it's more expensive...as we see now. I just used Acheiver (ridiculous) and TopScore to practice this. Also, I used the DAT Destroyer...which wasn't an accurate depiction of the real QR section. As much as I love the DAT Destroyer, it didn't help with QR on MY test.
-Also, for OC and GC, I watched Chad's and took notes about 3 times, did his practice quizzes and such.
P.S. Sorry I didn't clarify most of this
To get this score, I was very upset, but as you can see I tried my a** off! Also, thanks for the help or advice in advance!
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--->The Sax, man, you have some great scores! I was thinking about doing what you're saying for the CDP. I am going to do a 30 day spree, so maybe I will do it through 3 full times (1 per day). My GC sections was difficult and stuff I had never seen before so I started freaking out. There was one about Cf and B and how many particles were emitted? I had NO IDEA where to start, and I thought I understood nuclear chemistry well, LOL! Another was the electrolysis of water...haha...again I was dumbfounded. I think I was just overthinking the process. Thanks!
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--->wantVCUdental, thanks for the advice. I was just needing some guidance on HOW to use the info and resources I have most effectively. Obviously, I studied really hard the first time around, but I must have done a lot wrong. I will say (not trying to make any excuses) that my test version was extremely difficult. I was talking to some people that had to take the test twice and they too had my version the very first time they took it. BUT, I am not an excuse-maker and I will beast this test...and I will not let it get the best of me! Thanks so much for your advice!
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To All, I think that I should have taken the RC and QR sections more seriously. These scores can really help your AA out if you do well. I know most schools could care less about QR, but I would still like to get a high score...I also love math so it will be easier for me to study it a lot. The PAT is something that's giving me troubles. I think, for about 3 or 4 days, I will just do one section at a time. If I do poorly, do another one, instead of trying to take the whole test at once.
One last question, if I take the test in mid November...do you all think I can still get some interviews (of course if I do well (20+))? I applied to USN-South Jordan...and I would LOVE to get in here.
Again, thanks to all, and happy interviewing to ALL of you! Best of luck!