DAT is tomorrow any tips for?

[BRZ24]

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what snack i should bring that won't mess up my stomach? Also, what else should I bring or prepare?

thanks.

 

[bdental1]

I bought gatorade prime #1 before my test for the boost of energy lol

 

[BRZ24]

I bought gatorade prime #1 before my test for the boost of energy lol

Don't you think that would make me piss alot? LOL

 

[gumdrop16]

Don't you think that would make me piss alot? LOL

I brought a banana and mini hard pretzels. I didnt eat either. I just ran to the bathroom to piss....and then ran back. Paranoid my exam was gonna start without me.
Are u applying this cycle?

 

[Smurf12]

Don't you think that would make me piss alot? LOL

I also brought Gatorade(02 series cool blue flavor) and a granola bar. No it did not cause me to leak after the scheduled break. I only drank a quarter of it though. Also, make sure to freeze your drink halfway beforehand so that it remains chill.

BTW If you scheduled your exam in the afternoon, you can actually take it anytime before afternoon.

You can also bring your own earplugs as long as they stay commercially sealed. I tried on the noise-cancelling headphones they supplied and found them to be quite too tight.

The scroll wheel on the mouse did not work, so I used the up/down arrows to navigate during RC.

 

[gumdrop16]

I also brought Gatorade(02 series cool blue flavor) and a granola bar. No it did not cause me to leak after the scheduled break. I only drank a quarter of it though. Also, make sure to freeze your drink halfway beforehand so that it remains chill.

BTW If you scheduled your exam in the afternoon, you can actually take it anytime before afternoon.

You can also bring your own earplugs as long as they stay commercially sealed. I tried on the noise-cancelling headphones they supplied and found them to be quite too tight.

The scroll wheel on the mouse did not work, so I used the up/down arrows to navigate during RC.

The headphones were too tight!? Mine were so large they kept falling off my head. I had to position them in a certain way to make them stay on. They also hurt my ears haha but i hardly noticed till the end when my ears were reddd

 

[foreveros]

bring gatorade and granola bars. If you are used to redbull then only get redbull otherwise dont get it. You will be hyper as f.

 

[cj7]

the 15min break went by REALLY quickly for me. Idk about other prometric sites, but I had to check in and out with fingerprints.

The bathroom was all the way at the end of the hall.

By the time I finished using the bathroom, I had about 5minutes to eat a banana which was great for a boost of energy.

Water was provided at the site, but don't drink too much.

I suggest something fast like banana or a granola bar.

 

[BRZ24]

I brought a banana and mini hard pretzels. I didnt eat either. I just ran to the bathroom to piss....and then ran back. Paranoid my exam was gonna start without me.
Are u applying this cycle?

No I am NOT lol. But I really don't want to have to retake the exam next year if I don't do well.

 

[BRZ24]

I also brought Gatorade(02 series cool blue flavor) and a granola bar. No it did not cause me to leak after the scheduled break. I only drank a quarter of it though. Also, make sure to freeze your drink halfway beforehand so that it remains chill.

BTW If you scheduled your exam in the afternoon, you can actually take it anytime before afternoon.

You can also bring your own earplugs as long as they stay commercially sealed. I tried on the noise-cancelling headphones they supplied and found them to be quite too tight.

The scroll wheel on the mouse did not work, so I used the up/down arrows to navigate during RC.

Wait? what do you mean I can take it at anytime? my test is scheduled for 3.30 pm. Does this mean I can take it before? how do I do that? just call?

 

[Smurf12]

Wait? what do you mean I can take it at anytime? my test is scheduled for 3.30 pm. Does this mean I can take it before? how do I do that? just call?

You can take the exam at 8AM, 9AM, 10:15AM, 1:42PM, 2:45PM, etc. (These are just examples) but not after 3:30pm. If you don't trust me, call your testing center.

 

[Smurf12]

The headphones were too tight!? Mine were so large they kept falling off my head. I had to position them in a certain way to make them stay on. They also hurt my ears haha but i hardly noticed till the end when my ears were reddd

This happened to me within the first 5 minutes of TS.

 

[Seahawk]

I bought a really nice pair of ear plugs that I used on and off. Didn't want to chance the ear protectors they provide throwing me off even the slightest.

I drank a tiny sip of Gatorade right before I started the test (just to wet my mouth lol)...I really did not want to end up having to pee...Which I think could seriously mess up your scores.

Ate some Dole fruit bites during the break. Dried pineapple coated in oats and yogurt, very safe on the stomach. Drank a tiny bit of Gatorade again.



It's things like we are discussing here that seem silly, but they are actually very important.

 

[rnbaxter]

You are how old and have not figured out what snacks to eat?

I ate a power bar and drank a monster energy drink.

 

[412smb412]

what snack i should bring that won't mess up my stomach? Also, what else should I bring or prepare?

thanks.

well... according to the duration of the test you should take carbohydrates 15 min b4 the test on the med glycemix index side so that absorption is quick but not too quick. nuts an hour b4 is a good idea for satiety and since fats break down slowly this will sustain your 5 hour endeavour in which u destroy the dat!

ok no don't do that lol. just have some fruits + oatmeal and in breaks gatorade 🙂