Burning out? advice?

[GDragon_1988]

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Hey everyone, I only have about 3.5 weeks till my DAT. I'm feeling extremely fatigued and discouraged. I sometimes can't even comprehend even the basics. Today, i took a RC on bootcamp and scored a 17...... I'm studying so hard and i feel like i'm not going to make it at the end. I feel like my life is depending on this one exam. I really don't know what i'll do with my life if i bomb this.

 

[Faefly]

Same feelings here. This despair will hurt us.
You need a day off or two.

 

[Kreinstein]

About the same length away. I just keep remembering the opportunity I am working for, how much I want to become a dentist, and what it will mean to me and my family. I don't know about you but I catch myself in tears sometimes, imagining an acceptance call/letter or hugging my parents and siblings after a white coat ceremony. Even thinking about the dentists I've followed and how they're personally recommending me to schools. I view these guys almost the same way I do my father, and to know that they think I have what it takes to fill their role really does get to me. It is incredibly humbling. If I ever doubt myself, even for a second, I think about the years of hard work we've already put in and all of the sacrifices we've already made and immediately I know I can keep at it for another month. We got this, good luck!

 

[Allthingsteeth]

Don't for a second think that you are in any way wrong for feeling like you do. This **** is hard. You just gotta push through it and make it to the finish line. Take a one day break to give yourself some time to recoop. Then get back to it. Learn from your mistakes.

 

[htorres89]

Don't get upset with your BC scores,
Trust me, I don't think they are an accurate predictor of how you will score. And by the way, Reading for BC is a lot harder than the actual


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[Akmmoo2]

Same as above.. I sometimes catch myself in tears thinking of a high score or an acceptance letter. Just know you are not alone in feeling this way! Just sit back, relax and dig deep. DEEP. Find the motivation that made you start this journey...it will push you to continue it! YOU GOT THIS!!! and good luck on your test!

 

[670206]

Don't get upset with your BC scores,
Trust me, I don't think they are an accurate predictor of how you will score. And by the way, Reading for BC is a lot harder than the actual


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Not in my case. My RC on the real DAT turned out to be much harder.

 

[Faefly]

About the same length away. I just keep remembering the opportunity I am working for, how much I want to become a dentist, and what it will mean to me and my family. I don't know about you but I catch myself in tears sometimes, imagining an acceptance call/letter or hugging my parents and siblings after a white coat ceremony. Even thinking about the dentists I've followed and how they're personally recommending me to schools. I view these guys almost the same way I do my father, and to know that they think I have what it takes to fill their role really does get to me. It is incredibly humbling. If I ever doubt myself, even for a second, I think about the years of hard work we've already put in and all of the sacrifices we've already made and immediately I know I can keep at it for another month. We got this, good luck!

The way you talk, and how devoted and sincere you seem, I sure hope you will get accepted where you want. Hope you can convey the same feelings in your ps and in interviews.

On a side note. Your words are very encouraging

 

[8_man]

Listen to Kpop while u study!

 

[deleted738762]

Stop stressing out, study for the sake of learning and not for the DAT. It'll all work out. Be excited to learn rather than powering through it.

 

[GoGreenAndFloss]

2 weeks ago I was very worried I wasn't going to do well enough to get into ant dental school. My test is now a week from today. I had a real "poor me" episode where I started thinking I didn't have enough time and I didn't study hard enough the last few weeks. I even started looking at times I could reschedule for in July. I texted my brother and he came me some much needed words of encouragement. I decided I wasn't going to change my test date and that the next 3.5 weeks would be the hardest I have ever worked for anything. Best decision I have ever made. The next 4 days would be complete review of OC, GC, and QR. I re-watched all of chad's chem on 1.5-2x speed, going back through these has helped me astronomically. So once I got into the destroyer's I was much more familiar and I actually did better on that than I expected (still got sooooo many wrong). As for RC just find a strategy that fits your reading method. For me I decided not to do any of the fancy strategies. I just read the passage in full, highlight the keywords, and answer the questions I know for sure and go back and review for the one's I don't.


A way that I cope with the stress and stay motivated (which may or may not work for you) is that I will take a good 30 minute break and go sit somewhere quiet or do a mindless task and seriously think about why I want to be a dentist and all of the amazing experiences that will be worth the hard work. If you give it your all from now until your test I am very sure you will kill it but at the very least you wont be asking your sell the what ifs. Best of luck.

 

[GDragon_1988]

Thanks for the encouraging words everyone!!

 

[spdental]

Had a breakdown a few days ago. I was doing 10-12 hours a week. I stopped mid study and just took the day with my friends. I went out that night on the town and then rested most of yesterday and did some light studying in the afternoon. Today I started my day off and got my best score on my PAT practice test yet (22) and did my first RC practice test (18) feeling a lot better and getting into the groove again. I also took destroyer out of my schedule for now and going back through the GC basics.

 

[caffeine jitters]

My DAT is a week from today, and I have a comprehensive final in metabolism on Thursday. This is without a doubt the most stressed I have ever been in my entire life and studying for this exam has been a rollercoaster of emotions. However, as the exam gets closer, I can honestly say I have given everything I have to prepare for it, and that's the only thing any of us can really control in this process - our effort.

At the end of the day, we will get through it. We will be okay. Things will work out one way or another. Just try to breathe, and give it your best. I wish everyone nothing but the best!

 

[spdent]

When I'm getting a little burnt out sometimes this vid puts me back on track.

 

[caffeine jitters]

Hey. Don't let practice test scores get to you. I scored on average like 17 or 18 on most of the Bootcamp exams but ended up with 22AA on the real DAT. I felt the same way wondering if I was even capable of 20AA. Take a day off and recuperate. I know it's stressful, just step back for a day and let your mind rest. I'm sure you can do it!

Yeah, today has not been my day... 4th BC practice exam was... erm... not so hot for me lol. I'm doing my best to just view it as a learning opportunity, but those numbers really do get to me