DAT Misconduct

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Hey guys,

I just finished my DATs today. However, i violated the rules. You are not allowed to erase your scratch paper on the laminated sheets. The worker never told me this and after the test, she filed a misconduct. Did anyone have a problem like this too? Man it sucks, I only got 3 sheets, if I never erased, I would've needed like 20 sheets. Goodluck to everyone out there taking it and don't make the same mistake I did.
 
Hey guys,

I just finished my DATs today. However, i violated the rules. You are not allowed to erase your scratch paper on the laminated sheets. The worker never told me this and after the test, she filed a misconduct. Did anyone have a problem like this too? Man it sucks, I only got 3 sheets, if I never erased, I would've needed like 20 sheets. Goodluck to everyone out there taking it and don't make the same mistake I did.

Wait...they don't let you ERASE what you've wrote on the laminated papers? Then what's the point of giving you an eraser?
 
Holy smokes, they sure are getting strict with those rules. When I took the exam, they gave me five sheets double sided. If I ran out of paper, they told me to just raise my hand and they'd get me more. I even tore up my paper, made little things to help me on the pat section (you could find my finger prints all over that monitor). They'd probably kick my arse out the door if I did that now. 😱
 
Where is the logic behind giving you an eraser but you can't use it?
 
i know for fact that that worker is wrong call keely at the ada she will help u get things straight.
 
i know for fact that that worker is wrong call keely at the ada she will help u get things straight.


i just took the exam. are u sure it wasn' tanything else that u got a misconduct for. i was allowed to erase..seeing as how u used an eraser. it' slike putting a recovering alcoholic in a bar and saying "don't drink" haha

that worker is DUMB. get that ******* fired. seirusly, ur allowed to erase.
 
thats ******ed.. the worker that wrote you up is the same that gave you the eraser?
Did you ask her what the eraser was for? My examinee never told me I couldn't erase and in fact let me touch the screen even...
 
i just took the exam. are u sure it wasn' tanything else that u got a misconduct for. i was allowed to erase..seeing as how u used an eraser. it' slike putting a recovering alcoholic in a bar and saying "don't drink" haha

that worker is DUMB. get that ******* fired. seirusly, ur allowed to erase.

I second that. I know for a fact that I used the eraser like crazy when I was taking the DAT 2 weeks ago, and nothing happened. I am positive that you are allowed to use eraser, at least thats what the lady said to me in the center.
 
If the report written has the reason for the misconduct (using the eraser)...I think that's all the proof you'll need to get that idiot fired.

On a side note...are you serious? This is just ridiculous...what a fool
 
The worker never told me this and after the test, she filed a misconduct.
if she didn't tell u AFTER the exam, how did u know that she filed a misconduct based on it?
did ADA call u up and tell u?
 
There is nothing in the test regulation in Dental Admission Testing Program Examinee Guide on ada site that says you cannot erase. If it's anything, maybe that employee need to be erased or you file a misconduct against that employee.


1. No personal belongings or miscellaneous items are permitted in the secure testing area. Any personal belongings brought to the test center must be stored in a designated locker or storage cubicle. Storage facilities are limited. Upon reasonable suspicion, your personal belongings may be inspected. Notes or any materials that appear to contain test content may be confiscated.
2. Items that are prohibited from the secure testing area include, but are not limited to the following:
a. Books, notes, study materials or scratch paper; dental instruments, models or materials
b. Slide rules, paper, calculating devices, rulers or other measuring devices
c. Electronic devices, such as telephones, pagers, recording devices, personal digital assistants (PDAs), radios or stereos with headsets
d. Handbags; purses, wallets, backpacks, briefcases
e. Highlighters, pens, erasers, mechanical pencils, dictionaries, and translators
f. Food, candy, gum, water or other beverages
g. Outerwear, such as coats, jackets, gloves
3. Examinees may request a dry erase board to be used during the test. The dry erase board must be returned to the test administrator before leaving the Prometric Test Center.
4. Examinees are not permitted to engage in conversation while on a break. Use of a telephone on an unscheduled break is prohibited.
5. Test center administrators will report the activity of examinees who take unscheduled breaks. Examinees may not study or refer to notes or texts while on an unscheduled break. Examinees may not access personal belongings or prohibited items (listed in #2 above) during unscheduled breaks and may not leave the test center.
6. Although the test is administered under strict supervision and security, test irregularities may sometimes occur. On rare occasions, test scores may be voided based upon a breach of test security, invalid test conditions, or violation of Test Regulations or Test Center Rules of Conduct. Examinees are responsible for protecting the integrity of their answers. If cheating is detected during the test, or evidence of irregular behavior is disclosed when the tests are scored, or later, those involved, will have their test scores voided.
 
is this dry erase board a request only thing, or do they automatically make you use it now?
 
The ADA posts updates to their rules that all of the testing sites can access. They are ALL supposed to use only dry erase boards which you can erase limitlessly. Whether or not the employee in competent is another issue. Most testing sites will enforce this update with only occasional lapses.
 
is this dry erase board a request only thing, or do they automatically make you use it now?
You have no choice. You must use laminated paper for DAT exam.
MCAT they still use regular paper and pencil.
 
I asked if I was allowed to erase my laminated sheets because of this post. The guy at prometric looked at me like I was crazy. His exact words were, "we are strict, but we are not that strict". I was dreading the dry erase boards because of what everyone had been saying on sdn. I actually like them a lot. It really helped me keep track of wrong answers. At the top of the paper I would write A B C D E. Once I ruled out a wrong answer I would use my thumb to smear it away. It seems simple but it just helped me keep ordered during the stressful test. Good luck! DB
 
i think that female "played" you. i erased my laminated sheets a million times.
 
dude, if they didnt want u to erase they would give u a permanent marker...
they dont give dry ERASE markers for ****s and giggles, dumb **** ass lady... wowww
 
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