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[Jab1113]

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My DAT is on June 6th, rougly 2 weeks from now. Every day, I am timing myself and doing 40 Bio, 30 Orgo, 30 GC problems out of the DAT Destroyer. I just started doing CDP which is going to help me a lot. I am also timing myself on the Math Destroyer and doing the respected 40 questions.

My scores thus far....

Bio - 17
Orgo - 17
GC - 16
QR - 23
PAT - 19

My exam is 2 weeks away. Should i continue this study pattern and keep doing practice problems OR should I invest into Chad's Videos?

What you guys think?

 

[dentalWorks]

which test gave you those scores?

IMO, I would do chad's GC videos only (his orgo is good too, but its his GC that really shines, and since your short on time, focus only on his GC). You will have to double-time it tho, like entire GC videos in 4-5 days (while taking very good notes). Expect to study the entire day into the videos WHILE still running through the Destroyer problems, math destroyer, and CDP.

Hows your biology preparation going? I'd recommend hitting cliff's AP bio 2 more times before your test date.

 

[Jab1113]

which test gave you those scores?

IMO, I would do chad's GC videos only (his orgo is good too, but its his GC that really shines, and since your short on time, focus only on his GC). You will have to double-time it tho, like entire GC videos in 4-5 days (while taking very good notes). Expect to study the entire day into the videos WHILE still running through the Destroyer problems, math destroyer, and CDP.

Hows your biology preparation going? I'd recommend hitting cliff's AP bio 2 more times before your test date.

Ive estimated these scores using the ADA DAT Estimated Score located at this link: http://www.ada.org/sections/educationAndCareers/pdfs/dat_estimate_score.pdf


What is the difference between Chads videos and Khan Academy (http://www.khanacademy.org/#browse)


I have not ran across Cliff's AP Bio but I have heard a lot of people using it on this forum. What is the best way to go through the book with only 2 weeks left before the exam?

 

[dentalWorks]

Im assuming you got those scores from DAT destroyer.... Thats not an accurate estimation...

DAT destroyer is very different from the DAT, alot harder in most cases.

I can't say anything about Khans....I dunno their content

 

[Jab1113]

Im assuming you got those scores from DAT destroyer.... Thats not an accurate estimation...

DAT destroyer is very different from the DAT, alot harder in most cases.

I can't say anything about Khans....I dunno their content

Yes these are from the DAT Destroyer.

I think I am going to continue doing practice exams and focus on things that I get wrong, understand the mistakes and hopefully that will work out. I've spent too much money thus far: a Kaplan Course ($1,000), DAT Destroyer/Math Destroyer ($250), Crack DAT PAT ($130), TopScore ($50).

 

[yappy]

For the DAT: Chad >>> Kahn IMO.

The reason is that chad is specific to the DAT while kahn is generic and not in very much depth.

 

[Jab1113]

For the DAT: Chad >>> Kahn IMO.

The reason is that chad is specific to the DAT while kahn is generic and not in very much depth.

Is it worth the money and the short amount of time I have?

 

[FLOSS UR TEETH]

Is it worth the money and the short amount of time I have?

Yes, chads is a must.. you can get thru them in 7 days fairly easily.. thats how he taught it in fact.... you can even get it done sooner if you can handle it...

 

[Jab1113]

Yes, chads is a must.. you can get thru them in 7 days fairly easily.. thats how he taught it in fact.... you can even get it done sooner if you can handle it...

UPDATE: Bought Chad's GC Videos

So before spending the money on Chad's videos, I was skeptical about whether or not I would be wasting money or if it was going to help me or not. Well, I was completely wrong, this $25 was the best money I have spent on preparing for the DAT.

Bottom Line: Chad makes learning GC Fun! YEA! I said FUN. I dont think I have ever laughed during a Chemistry lecture but this guy knows how to grab my attention and keep me engaged in the lecture. The quiz's after the lecture definitely help reinforce what Chad is trying to get across. GREAT BUY! Might consider buying the OC videos as well!

Thanks for the advice guys!

 

[NguyenDDS]

UPDATE: Bought Chad's GC Videos

So before spending the money on Chad's videos, I was skeptical about whether or not I would be wasting money or if it was going to help me or not. Well, I was completely wrong, this $25 was the best money I have spent on preparing for the DAT.

Bottom Line: Chad makes learning GC Fun! YEA! I said FUN. I dont think I have ever laughed during a Chemistry lecture but this guy knows how to grab my attention and keep me engaged in the discussion. The quiz's after the lecture definitely help reinforce what Chad is trying to get across. GREAT BUY! Might consider buying the OC videos as well!

Thanks for the advice guys!

I thought the package already includes OC? 😕 I have Chad's videos DAT package and it comes with both GC and OC. Btw, you can kill his GC videos in 2 days if you really want to or if you feel like you're short on time. I had to do it in 2 days... but it can be mentally draining... so take breaks every few videos.

 

[Jab1113]

I thought the package already includes OC? 😕 I have Chad's videos DAT package and it comes with both GC and OC. Btw, you can kill his GC videos in 2 days if you really want to or if you feel like you're short on time. I had to do it in 2 days... but it can be mentally draining... so take breaks every few videos.

Was the package less than $50?

Well I've spaced them out to 7 days so I can also continue to focus on my OC, Bio and QR Preparation through DAT Destroyer - also dont forget to check out predds.net for that Cliffs AP Bio Notes - literally it is the book broken down into 29 pages, great review!

Im using CDP for my PAT which is awesome and Condog51's videos have helped improve my score already.

RC I am not too worried about, unless I get pianoed then im screwed lol

 

[NguyenDDS]

Was the package less than $50?

Well I've spaced them out to 7 days so I can also continue to focus on my OC, Bio and QR Preparation through DAT Destroyer - also dont forget to check out predds.net for that Cliffs AP Bio Notes - literally it is the book broken down into 29 pages, great review!

Im using CDP for my PAT which is awesome and Condog51's videos have helped improve my score already.

RC I am not too worried about, unless I get pianoed then im screwed lol

The package I bought was the...... $30 for ONE month or $50 for TWO months.

I will definitely check out those Cliff's notes. Thanks for the reminder! 🙂 Good luck!

 

[Jab1113]

The package I bought was the...... $30 for ONE month or $50 for TWO months.

I will definitely check out those Cliff's notes. Thanks for the reminder! 🙂 Good luck!

Well the GC videos were $25 for three months. Im assuming that the OC videos are the same as well so I should have purchased the package for $30 for a month....oh well.

Best of luck to you too!