DAT Done!! Got frap/ETHICs combo!!! F%*k

[khmaiDDS]

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Hey everyone,

After not seeing people posting their scores with out getting FRAPPED, I was sort of relief. But this s*&t caught me off guard.

Bio: 22
chem: 20
ochem: 20
TS: 21
AA: 19

Before I post the normal sdn review, I would like to thank some of the members who took their time to answer my questions: SUPRAMAN, KLUTZY, CHESSWIZZARD, ALBUTEROL, and many others that I forgot to mention. You guys ROCK!!!

Testing Center:
The people there were really nice. They gave me headphones to block out the sounds and the computer were all new and clean. The only thing that I hated was the markers that they gave me. (One dried out on me).

So I got the FRAP and ETHICS combo question:

Biology: I been reading a lot of reviews on SDN and everyone always say that bio is random. I could not wait until D-DAY to see what the heck everyone was talking about. So this is what I would say about it: There were a lot of freebie type questions that any resource out there covered a million times and there were other questions that challenge you to think (just a little). Finally, there are a few type of questions that were, I guess random, but its nothing that perhaps a bio major never came across. When I saw the FRAP question I thought maybe I should leave now and reschedule for the spring of '09. The questions just got harder from then: lots of experimental type of questions.

Study materials: Princeton review mcat (GREAT, if you want a good physiology review), destroyer (don't wast your time). I read CLIFFS AP one day before the test (GOOD).

CHEM: I feared this section the most because the last time I took it was many many years ago. I think I spent the most time studying for this. 10% calculations and 90% concepts. I wish the they gave me more calculation b/c I prepared more for calculation than the general concepts that they would teach in class. If you still have chem fresh in your mind, you don't even need to study.

Study Materials: Princeton Review MCAT (Physical Science), Destroyer (overkilled).

O-chem: I thought I would rock this section, but I was really dissappointed.

Study material: O-Chem textbook.

Anyways I been studying for a couple of months. I also work like 7 days a week while studying, so I'm really glad its over.
All the schools I applied to are still waiting for my scores. I don't know if I should continue with my application process. What do you guys think?
Thanks.

 

[khmaiDDS]

I'll post OR and RC later.

 

[supraman]

Scores are good, I wish I got a 22 in Bio, then again I only studied bio 2 days lol. With an AA of 19, something must have went downhill....

 

[Albuterol]

nice scores man...the FRAP exam is a !#% isnt it? but u did really well, and it must feel great to be done! good luck w/the apps/interviews!

that princeton review book is a great physio book haha

 

[chessxwizard]

Congrats man... you should be set! 👍 I suppose QR did not treat you well... it happens to everyone, so don't sweat it!!!

 

[khmaiDDS]

I was too tired to write about RC and QR:

RC: 17
The ethic passage was not too bad. Somehow I thought we only had 50mins instead of 60. I never even practice for this. I don't even know how to study for it given the short time period and all the other topics you need to study for.

QR: 15

I thought I did well, guess NOT!!

Thanks for your comments guys!!! If anyone have questions let me know. I actually been thinking about retaking it again. Will see?

 

[paradisedesert]

😕 would anyone like to fill me in on what it means to be frapped of pianoed??

 

[khmaiDDS]

frapped is a starbucks drink that cost $1,000,000.00

Just kiddin!!!

FRAP is "Flourence Recovery After Photobleaching"!!! and I think piano is just a passage that you get. Thanks!!

 

[Albuterol]

I wouldn't retake..your scores are solid (except QR but hey its QR no one really cares about that)

 

[vlct0ria]

😕 would anyone like to fill me in on what it means to be frapped of pianoed??

Pianoed is referring to the supposedly killer RC passage that a lot of DAT takers got this year.

 

[klutzy1987]

Solid Scores. No need for a retake QR is not regarded very much. Just sucks because it brough your AA down. You should not have too much trouble getting a handful of interviews.

 

[khmaiDDS]

Klutzy,

11 interviews huh? You Rock!!! Out of those which would you prefer?

And when you say "interviews" were you referring to this cycle or next? thanks!!

 

[toothfairy87]

Nice job!
Good luck!!!

 

[Isradoc1983]

i was frapped as well and got similar scores to you somewhat lower RC and higher QR. I think you did fine and no need to retake. I took it sept 15th and didn't get any interviews yet. I think if all your stuff is in you should be fine for this cycle and get a few interviews after december
gluck

 

[klutzy1987]

Klutzy,

11 interviews huh? You Rock!!! Out of those which would you prefer?

And when you say "interviews" were you referring to this cycle or next? thanks!!

Definitely next cycle perhaps this cycle too depending on when you submitted your application.

 

[klutzy1987]

I also only have 9 interviews so far lol but im not complaining.

 

[supraman]

^Is your name Elliot?

 

[khmaiDDS]

I also only have 9 interviews so far lol but im not complaining.

LOL,
Sorry I can't count, maybe that's why my RC was low! LOL!!!

I submitted on August 18th and schools received all the paperwork early September (I think). And I still have to pay the fee. How long does it take for them to receive DAT scores?

 

[pbure]

LOL,
Sorry I can't count, maybe that's why my RC was low! LOL!!!

I submitted on August 18th and schools received all the paperwork early September (I think). And I still have to pay the fee. How long does it take for them to receive DAT scores?

good job dude. i had the same version of you and got a 19/20/18. my canadian dat scores are 21/21/19 but i was actually planning on retaking the american dat because i think i have the ability to kill it..and then hopefully get into columbia. i agree..solid scores though. i got exactly the same on QR too...such a stupid section.