Dat Break down 08-18-12

Started by ktran17
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DAT scores:
PAT: 18
QR: 22
RC: 20
Bio: 18
GC: 26
OC: 24
TS: 21
AA: 22

Top Score 1:
PAT: 20
QR: 18
RC: 20
Bio: 21
GC: 23
OC: 21
TS: 22
AA: 21

Top Score 2:
PAT: 21
QR: 22
RC: 21
Bio: 20
GC: 25
OC: 23
TS: 22
AA: 22

CDP: 1-10
19/19/21/20/18/18/22/19/20/19/22/22
Achiever PAT 1-2
16/18

Break down:
Bio: Man, this section was so damn random. My best advice is to use as many resources as possible. I feel like the reason I did bad was because I'v never taken general bio, evolution, biological diversity, or zoology.

GC: Destroyer + Chads. It was half conceptual and half calculations

OC: Destroyer + Chads is all you need . More conceptual than synthesis

PAT:
This section was very tough and I'm glad I used achiever to help me get up to speed. I think I had trouble with a couple hole punches. 1/3, 1/8 folds were on my test =[. If I could redo the DAT's I would use cdp + more achiever pat tests more frequently

RC: I just read the passage and answered the questions. Most of the questions were setup so that you can S&D. I didn't really prepare for this section.

QR: Math destroyer all the way!!!! Make sure to memorize all conversions, yard to feet , miles to feet, meters to miles, and etc. I actually used the calculator quite a bit, good thing it didn't lag =)

Resources:
AP cliffs, KBB, Dat Destroyer, Chads, Top score, CDP, and Achiever.
Also did Dental Works schedule (altered it quite a bit)

Background: I'm gonna post my back ground because I feel like It will help you guys understand why I got the scores I got.
GPA: 3.90
Major: Biochemistry
Bio: Cell bio, molec/genetics, and physiology
Chem: gchem, ochem, qchem, and pchem. < hence the good chem scores.
Math: Calc I,II, and III.

Question 1: Are my PAT and bio scores gonna ruin me =[?
Question 2: Do you guys want me to post my kbb/ cliffs outlines? They're not as pretty as bangity's, but they are outlined in a different style (more emphasis on bullet points) and also more detailed.

For my notes, I have no intention in selling them. All rights are reserved for their respective authors. They did all the work, I just outlined them.
AP cliffs notes: https://dl.dropbox.com/u/68504347/ap cliffs bio notes.docx
Kbb notes: https://dl.dropbox.com/u/68504347/kbb bio notes.docx
 
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Gratz on your scores! In my honest opinion, the PAT and Bio might hurt you a bit since they're only slightly above the national average (which is approximately 17). I would recommend polishing up on the bio and PAT if you have time.
 
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You have a 3.9 and a 22 AA! I see no reason why you should retake, but that's just me. I guess it depends on what schools your applying to. You did great. Congrats and good luck this cycle 🙂
 
Those scores are pretty solid IMO ... I'm no expert, but if you have a decent GPA you should get plenty of interviews.
You have a 3.9 and a 22 AA! I see no reason why you should retake, but that's just me. I guess it depends on what schools your applying to. You did great. Congrats and good luck this cycle 🙂
Lol guys, ktran got plenty of interviews/acceptances when he applied. @BrazilianRider was just pulling his leg. 😛
 
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