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Just finished with the DAT!
Here are my scores and below that see comments about each section.
score percentile
PAT: 23 99.0
QR 21 91.2
RC 22 85.3
Bio 22 96.5
Chem 21 88.3
O-Chem 21 86.7
AA 21 92.7
First, I used the DAT achiever and Topscore as sample exams, I also used the Kaplan book that I bought from Barns and Nobles. I made outlines of the bio, chem, and o-chem and reviewed that. Then when I came across new info form practice exams I would add it to my list of info to review.
Science: it was easier then the DATachiever exams, I did have the sea urchin question and the bicarbonate one. There was a little genetics, some evolution (thank god not too much) and a lot on cell stuff (photosynthesis, and cellular respiration). Chem was ok, with simple calculation and dilutions. Ochem was not bad as well. Just make a list of all the reactions and keep going through them over and over until you have memorized them. I studied for about 5-6 hours a day/5days a week (weekends I rested) for about a month.
PAT: The angles were tough, similar to DATachiever. The rest was much, much easier.
QR: Did not have too much trig. Had to solve for X or Y. Had a few word problems.
RC: Had a passage on planets, brain imaging, and neuronal signaling. I first read the passage (in about 6-7 min) then I knew where things were. Then I used about 13-14 min to answer the questions. I used about 20min per passage and ended up having time to review my answers.
If you have any questions or need help, just ask. Thanks for all your guys input and comments. Some of the questions brought up here definitely helped me get ready for the exam.
CHEERS!
Here are my scores and below that see comments about each section.
score percentile
PAT: 23 99.0
QR 21 91.2
RC 22 85.3
Bio 22 96.5
Chem 21 88.3
O-Chem 21 86.7
AA 21 92.7
First, I used the DAT achiever and Topscore as sample exams, I also used the Kaplan book that I bought from Barns and Nobles. I made outlines of the bio, chem, and o-chem and reviewed that. Then when I came across new info form practice exams I would add it to my list of info to review.
Science: it was easier then the DATachiever exams, I did have the sea urchin question and the bicarbonate one. There was a little genetics, some evolution (thank god not too much) and a lot on cell stuff (photosynthesis, and cellular respiration). Chem was ok, with simple calculation and dilutions. Ochem was not bad as well. Just make a list of all the reactions and keep going through them over and over until you have memorized them. I studied for about 5-6 hours a day/5days a week (weekends I rested) for about a month.
PAT: The angles were tough, similar to DATachiever. The rest was much, much easier.
QR: Did not have too much trig. Had to solve for X or Y. Had a few word problems.
RC: Had a passage on planets, brain imaging, and neuronal signaling. I first read the passage (in about 6-7 min) then I knew where things were. Then I used about 13-14 min to answer the questions. I used about 20min per passage and ended up having time to review my answers.
If you have any questions or need help, just ask. Thanks for all your guys input and comments. Some of the questions brought up here definitely helped me get ready for the exam.
CHEERS!
