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Hey SDN Community. Just took the DAT. Here are my scores:
TS - 21
AA - 23
Not the greatest scores like some of you 25 AA-er's, but this will do for me. I'm too scared to retake to improve biology.
I don't post very often but thought I should contribute because of the other generous souls who have provided useful information here on SDN. Even though it's probably been beat like a dead horse, I'd recommend the following study materials in order of importance:
1. Chad's Videos
2. CrackDAT/CrackMath
3. DAT Destroyer
4. Cliff's AP Bio
5. Kaplan course
About Chad's Videos:
He's the man. Best $30 I ever spent. Watch his videos. He'll teach you all that mumbo jumbo that your college professor couldn't.
CrackDAT/CrackMath:
You need it.
DAT Destroyer 2010:
It's good for learning lots of reactions, but I found that the book was always a lot of plug-and-chug sort of answers in which you would be able to figure out most questions within ~20-30 seconds. I don't think that it gives enough preparation for conceptual questions, which was the majority of my DAT.
Cliff's AP Bio:
Similar to Chad's, but in a geared towards biology. They make it really easy for you to understand. Unfortunately, the biology section on the DAT is extremely random, with only ~10/40 questions I was completely positive about. The other 30 really tested my test-taking abilities/luck. I was able to determine 2-3/5 possible answer choices as incorrect, leaving me with a 1/2 or 1/3 chance of getting the question correct. Obviously, I'm not the best person to consult on this matter because my score wasn't that great.
Kaplan:
Yes, it's expensive. Yes, it's not the best bang for your buck. I went over destroyer multiple times and then attacked Kaplan's practice quizzes and was getting in the realm of ~22/30 for Gchem and Ochem. It'll test your knowledge in a different manner, and there is no simple solution/book/program that will fully prepare for what will be one of the most stressful times of your life. It's not worth the ~$1300, but you also have to remember that $1300 is chump change when compared to the cost of dental school. I wouldn't necessarily promote it or advise against it -- feel free to ask me any questions you feel I haven't addressed.
I'd be more than happy to address any questions you SDNer's have. Take it easy!
TS - 21
AA - 23
Not the greatest scores like some of you 25 AA-er's, but this will do for me. I'm too scared to retake to improve biology.
I don't post very often but thought I should contribute because of the other generous souls who have provided useful information here on SDN. Even though it's probably been beat like a dead horse, I'd recommend the following study materials in order of importance:
1. Chad's Videos
2. CrackDAT/CrackMath
3. DAT Destroyer
4. Cliff's AP Bio
5. Kaplan course
About Chad's Videos:
He's the man. Best $30 I ever spent. Watch his videos. He'll teach you all that mumbo jumbo that your college professor couldn't.
CrackDAT/CrackMath:
You need it.
DAT Destroyer 2010:
It's good for learning lots of reactions, but I found that the book was always a lot of plug-and-chug sort of answers in which you would be able to figure out most questions within ~20-30 seconds. I don't think that it gives enough preparation for conceptual questions, which was the majority of my DAT.
Cliff's AP Bio:
Similar to Chad's, but in a geared towards biology. They make it really easy for you to understand. Unfortunately, the biology section on the DAT is extremely random, with only ~10/40 questions I was completely positive about. The other 30 really tested my test-taking abilities/luck. I was able to determine 2-3/5 possible answer choices as incorrect, leaving me with a 1/2 or 1/3 chance of getting the question correct. Obviously, I'm not the best person to consult on this matter because my score wasn't that great.
Kaplan:
Yes, it's expensive. Yes, it's not the best bang for your buck. I went over destroyer multiple times and then attacked Kaplan's practice quizzes and was getting in the realm of ~22/30 for Gchem and Ochem. It'll test your knowledge in a different manner, and there is no simple solution/book/program that will fully prepare for what will be one of the most stressful times of your life. It's not worth the ~$1300, but you also have to remember that $1300 is chump change when compared to the cost of dental school. I wouldn't necessarily promote it or advise against it -- feel free to ask me any questions you feel I haven't addressed.
I'd be more than happy to address any questions you SDNer's have. Take it easy!
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