DAT! on 6/8/17 from a college dropout

[snpklsdmbldr]

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TS: 23
AA: 22

Bio: 23
Chem: 22
Ochem: 23
QR: 19
RC: 22
PAT: 21

Special Thanks to...
Bootcamp, Chad (my hero), and Destroyer (not math)

Regarding QR...
I haven't taken math for...10 years. So this was a tough one for me. I walked in there hoping they'll take it easy on me but that obviously didn't work out. Lots of comparison problems, which I have never worked with about a month ago. Even in the comparison problems, I had to use TRIG and GEOMETRY. So study it all, don't be like me.

Regarding PAT...
A little disappointed about this one because I was scoring better on Bootcamp. I think I let me slack down because I kept reading on these forums that PAT is easier on the real deal. The images that they provided for Cube Counting were also not always clear, like Bootcamp. Some squares are skewed and overlapping in a weird way. Hole Punching section's "holes" (where they punched out) looked smaller than Bootcamp, so that threw me off too.


About me...
Dropped out of college 8 years ago. Just started back a few semesters ago after I got my Dental Assisting license.. I was taking 19 credits, working part time to pay the ridiculously high rent in San Francisco, and on our school's pre-dental committee while studying for the DAT, which I do NOT recommend, unless you want zero social life. On the plus side, I saved a lot of money by not having any friends! However, this also means that if I can get these scores, then so can you! So don't be discouraged.
I know these scores aren't amazing but I walked in there hoping to get a 20 average. I am so happy it's over! Now time for shots.


Best piece of advice for those that are taking the exam in the next couple weeks?
Study every subject, every day. This is the only way to stay on top of it all.

 

[Faefly]

Great scores, and great accomplishments. Congratulations. Thanks for the tips on RC.
What your advice on the RC section?

 

[snpklsdmbldr]

Great scores, and great accomplishments. Congratulations. Thanks for the tips on RC.
What your advice on the RC section?

I honestly did not study for RC. Since I was taking so many classes, I didn't have much time to read the extra science articles. On the real exam, I got flustered by my first article (about motion sensing and vision, it was dry) and skipped straight to the second. I went back later and was able to finish it when my mind was more clear.

 

[dentalstar100]

Dont kid yourself, these are amazing scores. Im taking my DAT in 2 days, hoping at least a 20 AA!

 

[snpklsdmbldr]

Dont kid yourself, these are amazing scores. Im taking my DAT in 2 days, hoping at least a 20 AA!

Thank you and good luck!!