Best time to start taking full length tests?

[jya5ab]

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I'm taking the DAT on July 31, about a month from today. I have 7 full length tests: Bootcamp tests 1-5, 2007, and 2009. Would it be a good idea to take all 7 tests during the last 2 weeks (1 day to take a test + 1 day to review it = for a total of 14 days)? Or should I spread them out over the next month?

The reason I ask is b/c I learn a lot from my mistakes on practice tests, so I was thinking maybe it's better to start the full lengths early, so I don't have a bunch of stuff to learn/memorize last minute. But on the other hand, maybe it is better to take them closer together and closer to the real test so I can build up my stamina and have things fresh in my mind?

Any advice is appreciated!

Oh yeah, I guess a little background info would be helpful: tomorrow I am starting round 2 of Destroyer, Math Destroyer, and Feralis Notes. I've been scoring 20's and above on Bootcamp subject tests 6-10.

 

[FeralisExtremum]

Just so you're aware, Bootcamp subject tests are the same thing as its full length tests (just broken out by subject), so expect to see those questions again when taking the full length test.

I think spreading them out over the last 2 weeks is fine if you've been very thorough in your content review leading up to it.

 

[jya5ab]

Just so you're aware, Bootcamp subject tests are the same thing as its full length tests (just broken out by subject), so expect to see those questions again when taking the full length test.

I think spreading them out over the last 2 weeks is fine if you've been very thorough in your content review leading up to it.

Oops, I meant to say subject tests 6-10. I've been saving 1-5 for the full lengths. Thanks for the advice!

 

[tyjacobs]

I'm taking the DAT on July 31, about a month from today. I have 7 full length tests: Bootcamp tests 1-5, 2007, and 2009. Would it be a good idea to take all 7 tests during the last 2 weeks (1 day to take a test + 1 day to review it = for a total of 14 days)? Or should I spread them out over the next month?

The reason I ask is b/c I learn a lot from my mistakes on practice tests, so I was thinking maybe it's better to start the full lengths early, so I don't have a bunch of stuff to learn/memorize last minute. But on the other hand, maybe it is better to take them closer together and closer to the real test so I can build up my stamina and have things fresh in my mind?

Any advice is appreciated!

Oh yeah, I guess a little background info would be helpful: tomorrow I am starting round 2 of Destroyer, Math Destroyer, and Feralis Notes. I've been scoring 20's and above on Bootcamp subject tests 6-10.

So I would honestly take the full length practice tests 10 days before your exam (1 a day for a week straight). I suggest those days go as follows:

1) full length practice exam
2) hardcore review of what you got wrong --> study topic areas
3) use DAT bootcamp PAT generators for practice

for the last 3 days, just do random content review, and random PAT/RC/Math exams. don't do nat sci exams

 

[jya5ab]

So I would honestly take the full length practice tests 10 days before your exam (1 a day for a week straight). I suggest those days go as follows:

1) full length practice exam
2) hardcore review of what you got wrong --> study topic areas
3) use DAT bootcamp PAT generators for practice

for the last 3 days, just do random content review, and random PAT/RC/Math exams. don't do nat sci exams

Oooh okay. This might be a good idea. Thank you!

 

[Faefly]

I want to know that too.
I have a question.
How much did it take you to go over destroyer the first time?

 

[jya5ab]

I want to know that too.
I have a question.
How much did it take you to go over destroyer the first time?

I actually haven't done the bio section of the Destroyer yet. I'm starting that tomorrow and will only go through that section once.

But for GC and OC, it took me ~10 days. I have the 2016 version with 357 questions for GC and 321 questions for OC. Did about 30-40 questions a day for both sections. It didn't take very long!