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when shoud I register for DAT if I am planning to take it in the mid Aug.?
do I contact ADA to set up the DAT?
do I contact ADA to set up the DAT?
DAT register?
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You should register about a month before to guarantee that you will get your time and place of testing. You should do it early because in order to register, you have to apply online and they will then send you a letter which contain the phone number for you to call and make the actual scheduling. I think 2 weeks before the DAT should be your latest date to register.
Yes, register at ADA:
http://www.ada.org/prof/ed/testing/dat/registering.asp
Yes, register at ADA:
http://www.ada.org/prof/ed/testing/dat/registering.asp
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After you register and get your letter from the ADA, you can take it any time (just about) as long as you give the testing center 48-hours notice. The tests are given at a Prometric center, and you can find a list of test centers here http://www.2test.com/tcl/index.jsp?pts=1087627849631. Hope that helps!
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thanks guys~~ 🙂
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btw, so do I need to make up my mind which schools I am applying before I register for DAT?
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I didn't. I think the AADSAS forwards your scores to the schools you want, but I'm not to sure. There's a section on the AADSAS for schools you want to apply to, but I'm not sure if you can have your DAT scores sent directly.
Jinnie,
also make sure that you do some research before you decide which prometric center you want to go to. In my experience taking the DAT last year, certain centers had better computers/monitors that made a difference when it came to the PAT. Some centers had really old monitors that showed the angles (in the angle ranking section) as jagged lines (vs. straight lines). This made the angle ranking section really hard (when it actually should be an easier section of the PAT that you can breeze through to give you more time on the harder question types).
My suggestion would be to ask around (maybe even go visit the centers beforehand) to see which monitors are the newest. This might seem like a lot of hassle in the beginning, but believe me, it makes a *ton* of difference on your PAT score.
Also, register for the DAT earlier rather than later so you can secure a spot. Certain days at the center are busier than others. Since not all of the test-takers at the center will be starting the test at the same time (or even taking the same kind of test), people will be walking around, getting up, leaving, etc. while you are taking your test. If you are the type of person that needs the surroundings to be as quiet as possible to concentrate on the test, then you should ask the person at the testing center which days (and time of day) are the least busy at their center. They should be able to give you good advice when to schedule your DAT.
Lastly, this is one thing that I wish i knew ahead of time before taking the DAT. They don't let you wear digital watches into the testing center so if you're used to timing yourself using your watch, you should get used to taking the practice tests without your watch. Also, they only give you 3 (wood) pencils (they won't let you take in more with you) and if need another one, you need to either raise your hand so they'll bring in more for you, or go outside and get more. Same thing with scrap paper. They only allow you a certain number of pages of scrap paper at a time. So when you take the practice test, you should practice being space-efficient (but not ridiculously so) so that you don't have to keep on getting up and asking for paper etc. (which wastes time). There was one kid at the testing center who had his hand up for a *long* time and nobody came in and gave him more paper...he ended up having to leave the room a few times to get more paper and it really sapped up time.
If you have any more questions about the DAT (etc.) please let me know. I remember what it was like being on these forums last year and trying to find out as much information as possible on applications/DAT. Good luck!
~ ckow
also make sure that you do some research before you decide which prometric center you want to go to. In my experience taking the DAT last year, certain centers had better computers/monitors that made a difference when it came to the PAT. Some centers had really old monitors that showed the angles (in the angle ranking section) as jagged lines (vs. straight lines). This made the angle ranking section really hard (when it actually should be an easier section of the PAT that you can breeze through to give you more time on the harder question types).
My suggestion would be to ask around (maybe even go visit the centers beforehand) to see which monitors are the newest. This might seem like a lot of hassle in the beginning, but believe me, it makes a *ton* of difference on your PAT score.
Also, register for the DAT earlier rather than later so you can secure a spot. Certain days at the center are busier than others. Since not all of the test-takers at the center will be starting the test at the same time (or even taking the same kind of test), people will be walking around, getting up, leaving, etc. while you are taking your test. If you are the type of person that needs the surroundings to be as quiet as possible to concentrate on the test, then you should ask the person at the testing center which days (and time of day) are the least busy at their center. They should be able to give you good advice when to schedule your DAT.
Lastly, this is one thing that I wish i knew ahead of time before taking the DAT. They don't let you wear digital watches into the testing center so if you're used to timing yourself using your watch, you should get used to taking the practice tests without your watch. Also, they only give you 3 (wood) pencils (they won't let you take in more with you) and if need another one, you need to either raise your hand so they'll bring in more for you, or go outside and get more. Same thing with scrap paper. They only allow you a certain number of pages of scrap paper at a time. So when you take the practice test, you should practice being space-efficient (but not ridiculously so) so that you don't have to keep on getting up and asking for paper etc. (which wastes time). There was one kid at the testing center who had his hand up for a *long* time and nobody came in and gave him more paper...he ended up having to leave the room a few times to get more paper and it really sapped up time.
If you have any more questions about the DAT (etc.) please let me know. I remember what it was like being on these forums last year and trying to find out as much information as possible on applications/DAT. Good luck!
~ ckow
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ckow, thanks so much.
everything makes sense. something I really did not care about .....
I will keep all of your words in mind...
I just started studying for DAT will be taking in August...
everything makes sense. something I really did not care about .....
I will keep all of your words in mind...
I just started studying for DAT will be taking in August...
