DAT Breakdown 12/16/14

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grimmymac

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Greetings!

Here are my scores:

PAT: 24
QR: 24
Bio: 21
G chem: 22
O chem: 23
Reading: 22
AA: 22
TS: 22


This was a significant improvement over my previous attempt (AA: 19 TS: 20).

What I used:

DAT Destroyer
DAT Achiever
DAT Bootcamp
+ Random resources (internet, textbooks, etc)

DAT Destroyer: The most accurate and comprehensive out of the 3 mentioned above. Not only does it cover all the topics but also gives you a direction when studying such a broad subject. I went through the Destroyer 2-3 times to ensure that I understood the material thoroughly. Completing the DAT Destroyer from front to back is a must.

DAT Achiever: This is the only one where there's an online full length test (of the 3). However, the drawback is that the questions are much harder than the actual exam. Many people feel the same way: you end up score a few points higher on each section compared to the Achiever.

DAT Bootcamp: Another solid online resource. This really helps you for the PAT section as there are generators. Again, the drawback is that each section is tested separately and they currently do not have a full length test (that I am aware of)

Final words: I highly recommend the destroyer if you can only choose 1 out of the 3. If you are looking for full length exams only, get the achiever and finally, get Bootcamp if you are struggling with PAT and want to do the sections separately.

Best of luck to all the test takers out there.
 
Greetings!

Here are my scores:

PAT: 24
QR: 24
Bio: 21
G chem: 22
O chem: 23
Reading: 22
AA: 22
TS: 22


This was a significant improvement over my previous attempt (AA: 19 TS: 20).

What I used:

DAT Destroyer
DAT Achiever
DAT Bootcamp
+ Random resources (internet, textbooks, etc)

DAT Destroyer: The most accurate and comprehensive out of the 3 mentioned above. Not only does it cover all the topics but also gives you a direction when studying such a broad subject. I went through the Destroyer 2-3 times to ensure that I understood the material thoroughly. Completing the DAT Destroyer from front to back is a must.

DAT Achiever: This is the only one where there's an online full length test (of the 3). However, the drawback is that the questions are much harder than the actual exam. Many people feel the same way: you end up score a few points higher on each section compared to the Achiever.

DAT Bootcamp: Another solid online resource. This really helps you for the PAT section as there are generators. Again, the drawback is that each section is tested separately and they currently do not have a full length test (that I am aware of)

Final words: I highly recommend the destroyer if you can only choose 1 out of the 3. If you are looking for full length exams only, get the achiever and finally, get Bootcamp if you are struggling with PAT and want to do the sections separately.

Best of luck to all the test takers out there.
great scores.
how long did you study for the DAT?
Can you tell us about your study habit for the DAT?
 
Greetings!

Here are my scores:

PAT: 24
QR: 24
Bio: 21
G chem: 22
O chem: 23
Reading: 22
AA: 22
TS: 22


This was a significant improvement over my previous attempt (AA: 19 TS: 20).

What I used:

DAT Destroyer
DAT Achiever
DAT Bootcamp
+ Random resources (internet, textbooks, etc)

DAT Destroyer: The most accurate and comprehensive out of the 3 mentioned above. Not only does it cover all the topics but also gives you a direction when studying such a broad subject. I went through the Destroyer 2-3 times to ensure that I understood the material thoroughly. Completing the DAT Destroyer from front to back is a must.

DAT Achiever: This is the only one where there's an online full length test (of the 3). However, the drawback is that the questions are much harder than the actual exam. Many people feel the same way: you end up score a few points higher on each section compared to the Achiever.

DAT Bootcamp: Another solid online resource. This really helps you for the PAT section as there are generators. Again, the drawback is that each section is tested separately and they currently do not have a full length test (that I am aware of)

Final words: I highly recommend the destroyer if you can only choose 1 out of the 3. If you are looking for full length exams only, get the achiever and finally, get Bootcamp if you are struggling with PAT and want to do the sections separately.

Best of luck to all the test takers out there.

Great job! What an improvement in your scores..Your hard work and dedication paid off. Enjoy the holidays and keep us posted on your acceptances, you are not late for some schools.
 
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great scores.
how long did you study for the DAT?
Can you tell us about your study habit for the DAT?

3 months, about 5-7 hours a day @ 6 days per week. I did take a random day off just to give myself a break. It varies from person to person. I would tackle at least 2 topics per day extensively between bio, chem, ochem, and PAT. Let me know if you have any specific questions.
 
Whaaaat, nice scores! How did you get 24 on PAT?!

I think I just have an intuitive feel for 3d objects and folding. I actually didn't put that much time into PAT as the sciences were more prioritized for me.

If you have trouble with the PAT, it really comes down to doing a lot of practice. The only thing you really can't "practice" is the angle ranking in my opinion. Some of those angles are 2-3 degrees apart and its insane.
 
3 months, about 5-7 hours a day @ 6 days per week. I did take a random day off just to give myself a break. It varies from person to person. I would tackle at least 2 topics per day extensively between bio, chem, ochem, and PAT. Let me know if you have any specific questions.
thank you very much. I will let you know If i have question,
again, great scores.
 
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