DAT Online Course

[manthedent]

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🙄 hello every one i want to know what u think of the DAT Online Course is it like the real course or dosnt worth it. also i took the dAt 2 times and i didnt do good thats why im trying to takee the course. do if i got a good grade on the third time of the DAT with a GPA of 3.4 i will have a chance? please advice me thanks 😳

 

[fifi1314]

If i were u, I rather taking the live course.
But sure, any type of course helps. Live course is just better than the online one, my personal opinion.
Hmm, i think when u take the live course from Kaplan, you also able to access the online course, if we are talking about same thing.
3rd time is the charm, u will be fine. 🙂

 

[Ron Jeremy]

Because you stated that you are getting ready to take the DAT for the 3rd time, I highly recommend that you take the class-room DAT class. You CANNOT afford to have a 3rd mediocure performance. I'm under the impression that you had two prior mediocure scores, otherwise you wouldn't taking the DAT for the 3rd time.

Keep in mind that I am a Kaplan DAT instructor.

Here's the reasons why you should take the live class:
1. You get to ask the instructor specific questions about problems you are having, and about topics you're stuck on. I usually stick around after class for about a 1/2 hour to answer questions for the students. Also, during class, I can tell when something went over a student's head. When that happens, I try to clarify the topic for him/her right after class.

2. PAT is very hard to learn online or in a book if you have scored low in the past, i.e. less than 17. PAT needs to be explained by a live instructor since he or she can explain the concepts in several different ways by drawing examples in front of you with detailed explanations. It is extremely difficult to explain PAT concepts in writing.

3. There a ton of QR and Gen Chem tricks that are easier to learn when a live person tells it to you in person versus reading about them. In addition, if you don't get the math trick, you can ask the instructor right there and then to explain it to you in a different way. That will never happen online.

4. You already proved that you are not getting a stellar DAT performance on your own terms. Accept that you need help from another person and from a differnt point of view of why you're missing certain questions and topics.

Look, I have read a ton of SDN threads about how some Kaplan instructors suck. But remember, if you feel that you got a crappy instructor, complain to the Kaplan Office, and they will get you enrolled into another class with a different instructor. You will eventually get an instructor that will make a difference.

Good luck.

 

[Artful Dodger]

^@ Ron Jeremy

What if live kaplan course isnt offerend in your area? In my case, there's one about a few hundred miles out. What is the better route, if I wanted to learn all the "good stuff" effectively, in perhaps a classroom environment?

 

[CAdr2b]

I have all of the Kaplan practice tests. 5 Biology, 5 General Chemistry, 5 Organic Chemisty, 2 Integrated Science, and 2 Reading Comprehension practice tests with answers and complete explanations. They are in all in pdf format. These practice tests were basically the most useful part of the course and they were a HUGE help to me. I'd be willing to send them to anyone that is interested. For cost/information email me at [email protected]

 

[Ron Jeremy]

Artful Dodger,
Since you live several hundred miles away from the closest Kaplan test center, then I guess your only option will be to take the online class.

If you get stuck on several questions, maybe there is a way for you to get tutoring through the internet or on the phone.....

 

[rOOt_cAnAl]

Where are you located at?

I drive from columbus to atlanta every monday n wed for my kaplan course. If you're from columbus, I can probably give you a ride!!

 

[Artful Dodger]

Where are you located at?

I drive from columbus to atlanta every monday n wed for my kaplan course. If you're from columbus, I can probably give you a ride!!

haha nah, I'm in Wichita, KS.

geez! @ driving that far...that's tiring!

 

[whitethunder]

If the op is lacking fundamentals or has poor study habits, then I don't see how a course or even a private tutor is going to benefit that person unless the tutor spends a significant amount of time w/ the op.

To the op: if you lack fundamentals or have poor study habits, which is usually the cause for bad DAT scores...shelling out 1200 dollars for your lack of discipline is not the answer. Just get the kaplan material used and you're good to go.

 

[Ron Jeremy]

In response to whitethunder, there are numerous reasons why the OP should seriously consider taking a live DAT class.

Whitethunder's arguement is that the OP's past poor DAT performance is based on a lack of understanding the fundamentals of each subject; therefore, the OP should spend more time learning the fundamentals on his or her own. Whitethunder doesn't see how the classes will help the OP master the fundamentals.

My argument is that the OP has already proved with two prior DAT tests that his or her method of learning the fundamentals isn't is working; therefore, the OP CANNOT AFFORD TO TRY THE SAME METHOD AGAIN.

For example, if the OP got a 17's or lower throughout the real DAT test, he or she missed approximately 30-40% of every science and math question that was asked. In order to get the scores to 19 or 20, the OP needs a dramatic increase in the understanding of the fundementals and a major leap in efficient test taking skills.

Some of the advantages the live class will provide is:
1. It forces you show up to class and participate in 6 hours of classes per week. I would hope that some of the lesson materials from each lecture sticks.

2. Kaplan forces you take full-length practice tests.

3. The class keeps you on a schedule.

In addition, there are numerous people that will read chapter in a book 3 times, and still can't answer 80% of the questions correctly. If that is you, you need to seek help to find out why you're not getting the material. IF YOU DON'T, YOU DESERVE A MEDIOCURE SCORE.