DAT IN 3 WEEKS. DAT Destroyer orgo is killing me though

[DrFLAGATORS]

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DAT is on jul 18. I'm doing questions in destroyer now, and I'm getting crushed on orgo. I havent taken a full practice test, but plan to do bootcamp 10 days before. Am I approaching this wrong? should I push it back? I'm freakin it 😱

 

[DogeDDS]

Destroyer should not be used as a diagnostic tool like Bootcamp. Use it as a learning tool. I was getting only ~50% right when I did it. If you consistently get crushed on Bootcamp tests, then maybe it's time to freak out.

 

[DrFLAGATORS]

Yeah, I'm at 50% for orgo dat destroyer. Do you recommend getting bootcamp and trying a full length?

 

[biomolecmed]

Make sure you look at the solutions of those 50% of the questions that you could not answer. Understand the concepts and know the reactions with road maps. Do not sweep under the rug questions you didn't know.

 

[jwan14]

Take one Bootcamp orgo test. You don't have to do a full length. I've taken benchmark tests throughout my studies. It's fun to see the progress and I've definitely improved as I've gone through the destroyer. Just follow everyone's advice and be sure to review each question and answer thoroughly. Good luck!

 

[shrister]

Destroyer = hard
Ochem in Destroyer = impossible

Bootcamp 10 days before is too short in my opinion, you need to give yourself time to fully understand every question you missed and potentially re-study topics you forgot. Don't forget the 2007 and 2009 ADA sample tests. You also want to practice your timing during each section so you have time to come back to skipped questions. So that's 7 tests you plan on doing 10 days before, maybe give yourself some more time.

The last thing you want to do is go into this test feeling you rushed it and could have studied/practiced more. I can tell you that I've gotten to the point where I've felt ready (of course not 100%), but that I've practiced all I can. Try to get that feeling, postpone your test if you have to, or start practice tests earlier. Goodluck.

 

[Dotoday]

Many feel the same way when they try Destroyer at first, lol. It is tough. However, you can go through it more than once to identify the areas you have problems with. Then, use your orgo textbook to relearn the concepts. Works well.

 

[emminent]

Getting destroyed as well man. I would do gen chem and ochem 1 day at least 100 problems each then review same day and redo all problems next day and review. Make sure you keep a spreadsheet on the question you get wrong so you know which one you missed the most and if you improved. On the third go check the ones you missed the most and see if you can solve them and keep practicing.

 

[DrFLAGATORS]

I just studied orgo hard for last 2 days and I bought 5 bootcamp FL tests. I'm going to take an orgo section to see where I am. I don't feel as ready as I should, so I may postpone 2 more weeks till end of July. Thanks for the advice, guys!

 

[DrFLAGATORS]

Took a Boot Camp test and got an 18 I made really stupid mistakes and didn't know my lab techniques well enough, but it did give me some relief