DAT Jitters

[RozhonDDS]

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Hello Everyone,

I have exactly 16 days until i take my DAT, I was just curious if anyone became extremly nervous when the time approached to take the test, i feel very strong about the bio, reading comp, QR, and PAT sections, but the chemistry sections are making me a little nervous. Did anyone feel this same way and then go into the test and do better than expected? I am just curious as to whether these feelings are normal. I have been studying for about 5 months now and have reviewed about 6 books pertaining to Chem, bio, and orgo. I figure if i am not ready to take it now than i will not be ready to take it a month from now. Basically what i am trying to get at is some motivational stories about individuals who went into the test not feeling to great about it and coming out with a big smile on their face. My GPA is great and i have to many EC to list, along with being a dental assistant and a radiographic assistant. I hope a possible low score on the chem and orgo portion of the DAT won't make much of a difference with my GPA and EC's.

Please make comments!

 

[jessica22]

Hi,

When are you taking your DAT? I'll be taking mine on April 15. I feel nervous myself. I feel positive about O Chm, Gen Chm, Pat, QR. I don't feel positive about Biology and RC at all. Did you study straight for 5 months? or on and off??? What test prep did you use for Bio?

 

[mitosis]

the chem portion is probably the easiest section - very basic calculations. I didn't study the day before the test - just relaxed and watched DVDs. Just know that you will be nervous and it's okay to be nervous. I think that most people end up doing better on the actual DAT.

 

[L8DYV]

Keep studying, studying, studying and learn how to relax for the test!

 

[RozhonDDS]

Hi,

When are you taking your DAT? I'll be taking mine on April 15. I feel nervous myself. I feel positive about O Chm, Gen Chm, Pat, QR. I don't feel positive about Biology and RC at all. Did you study straight for 5 months? or on and off??? What test prep did you use for Bio?

I'm also taking mine april 15th, i used kaplan blue book, cliff notes review for orgo and biology, and cliff review notes gen chem and barron's book, along with topscore

 

[jessica22]

ARe you serious? you're taking yours on April 15th? Goodluck to both of us... you feel positive about Bio and RC? that's good... I just came here couple years ago, so my English is not good.

 

[jessica22]

did u use topscore and dat acheiver?

 

[RozhonDDS]

did u use topscore and dat acheiver?

used topscore not dat acheiver

 

[jessica22]

so u been doing it 5 months straight? wow...that's a very long time.

 

[MALOKINMARTIN]

People tell you to relax and "take a day off" prior to exam. I say this is bull. Do sprinters jog the last 25 feet?

 

[UTDBLeg]

I 100% agree. I studied until I walked into the Testing Center door. Actually, I sat down and looked at flash cards for about 4 minutes inside the Prometric Place. And about studying for five months beforehand...dear lord! You will be incredibly prepared, so don't worry--the real thing was much easier than the practices. I disagree with mitosis about gen chem though. If you study correctly for organic, you can ace it. I got an A- and a C in organic, and a 27 on the DAT. So, be confident...you can do it!

 

[DMD to Be]

I 100% agree. I studied until I walked into the Testing Center door. Actually, I sat down and looked at flash cards for about 4 minutes inside the Prometric Place. And about studying for five months beforehand...dear lord! You will be incredibly prepared, so don't worry--the real thing was much easier than the practices. I disagree with mitosis about gen chem though. If you study correctly for organic, you can ace it. I got an A- and a C in organic, and a 27 on the DAT. So, be confident...you can do it!

Wow!! That's a great score!!! Congrats!! What all did you use to study?

 

[L8DYV]

Shake off the jitters!