DAT -> MCAT

[asdf99]

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Hi,

I have recently been thinking about writing the MCAT. I was wondering if any of you have taken the MCAT after the DAT, and how you adapted to the harder testing style, as well as the topics that aren't focused on in the DAT (CARS lol, Physics, Psych, Soci, Bio techniques etc). I did fine on the DAT (23 AA, 24TS, 21 PAT) but I know the MCAT will be a LOT rougher.

I don't want this to turn into a dentistry vs medicine thread. I still love dentistry and I haven't abandoned it (I haven't even registered for the MCAT lol) but I'm from Canada where professional schools are competitive AF and just wanted to keep doors open. I have recently started a job that has given me some exposure to medicine and I'm finding it intriguing, but who knows, could be jaded later. Still loved dentistry shadowing and will try to get even more dentistry exposure 🙂

Thanks!!

EDIT: Working two jobs which equate to over 40 hours per week so I would only be reviewing lightly 🙁

 

[Michael_Scott]

Having taken MCAT, I would say that having a full time job and studying for MCAT is not very good, need dedicated studying.
Can't tell you much about the exams but I felt they were different but yea MCAT was harder. But, just wanted to applaud you for chasing your passion. good luck!

 

[DentistScientist]

Hi,

I have recently been thinking about writing the MCAT. I was wondering if any of you have taken the MCAT after the DAT, and how you adapted to the harder testing style, as well as the topics that aren't focused on in the DAT (CARS lol, Physics, Psych, Soci, Bio techniques etc). I did fine on the DAT (23 AA, 24TS, 21 PAT) but I know the MCAT will be a LOT rougher.

I don't want this to turn into a dentistry vs medicine thread. I still love dentistry and I haven't abandoned it (I haven't even registered for the MCAT lol) but I'm from Canada where professional schools are competitive AF and just wanted to keep doors open. I have recently started a job that has given me some exposure to medicine and I'm finding it intriguing, but who knows, could be jaded later. Still loved dentistry shadowing and will try to get even more dentistry exposure 🙂

Thanks!!

EDIT: Working two jobs which equate to over 40 hours per week so I would only be reviewing lightly 🙁

With 23 on AA, you can get the bare minimum score(old mcat = 30) to get you into an allopathic(MD) medical school.


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[Michael_Scott]

With 23 on AA, you can get the bare minimum score(old mcat = 30) to get you into an allopathic(MD) medical school.


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old mcat had physics and no QR type section....DAT does not have physics but has QR ....so.....

 

[Stanelz]

cant really compare them. I took both, very very different tests 505 vs 21AA

 

[Likkriue]

Apples to oranges. The only thing Inwould say is you probably have to prepare for the mcat longer.

 

[670206]

I would look into the pred-med forums, and see how they study.