Any tips for DAT day?

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kies89

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as far as i know..

no coffee since it makes you pee..
take ear plugs
rest before test day!

this is all i know.

can you guys give me any tips for DAT day?

also, drivers license and school id card (with photo, name and id number) acceptable?
im going to take my credit card with my signature on the back just in case
will this be okay?


also for the white board thing.. they give you. im not familiar with that
when we run out of space in the middle of the exam, we just raise hand and ask for a new one then will they just switch to a new one for us?
 
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I wouldn't say no coffee/caffeine before the test, but definitely keep in mind your bladder and maybe take it earlier enough and use the restroom right before you walk into the test. Don't chug a large coffee and walk into the test, lol. Other than that, you can look through my breakdown for my opinion on test day and other things.
 
When I took it they gave me 2 long laminated sheets of paper that were plenty big enough since the pen is fine tip sharpie, it writes well though. I swapped one of my sheets out at break, but I never had a problem with having enough space during the test.
 
I wouldn't say no coffee/caffeine before the test, but definitely keep in mind your bladder and maybe take it earlier enough and use the restroom right before you walk into the test. Don't chug a large coffee and walk into the test, lol. Other than that, you can look through my breakdown for my opinion on test day and other things.

just read your LONGLONG breakdown haha
it really helped me a lot!
thanks!!!!!
 
small snack and water during the break. plus mouthwash to freshen your mouth for the second half. also, get yourself PUMPED for QR. it is the hardest section to get through because it is the last obstacle to your freedom. you're tired and bored, but you have to push through!
good luck!
 
small snack and water during the break. plus mouthwash to freshen your mouth for the second half. also, get yourself PUMPED for QR. it is the hardest section to get through because it is the last obstacle to your freedom. you're tired and bored, but you have to push through!
good luck!


thanks ironjeff!
just checked your breakdown as well and it is SUPER helpful!
i guess i am pretty confident about QR, in fact im aiming it for 30. (practice tests i always get nearly 100% unless i make mistakes, cuz i do not double check..lol)

im just worried about science parts..
thanks for the advices!
 
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