DAT Science/Math

[DrRoyal Pains]

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Hey guys, I plan on writing the DAT this summer. With this said, what materials are good for the sciences and math? I already have KBB and the DAT destroyer. I am now looking for programs to take practice tests. I was reading some reviews about topscore, and was thinking about purchasing that. Any advice or personal experiences with study material would be awesome.

 

[Kahr]

I'm not totally sure I understand your question. You're looking for practice tests or are you looking for other study materials for the sciences/math?

The number of available practice tests is somewhat limited, especially when you take out DAT Achiever (many suggest it is unrealistically difficult). You have Topscore(3 tests), 1 free DAT practice test from the ADA (though the free OAT test is comparable as well), 1 paid DAT from the ADA, and two tests come with KBB (1 online). I believe Barron's DAT prep book is recommended against because of errors/typos, etc, you can read the reviews on Amazon if you care.

Study materials aside from Destroyer and KBB vary widely. You would do well to search through this forum to see what people used on their DAT breakdowns.

 

[DrRoyal Pains]

I am looking for practice tests. I don't which is the best choice (i.e., topscore, achiever, etc.)

 

[Kahr]

I am looking for practice tests. I don't which is the best choice (i.e., topscore, achiever, etc.)

Right, I believe the general consensus is on Topscore, whereas Achiever is not favorably viewed because of unrealistic difficulty (which often leads to lowering confidence, etc). Though if I were you, I would order that paid ADA test on top of the others, since it provides real questions that were on previous DATs, it will give you literally the best representation of what questions will look like on the DAT you take.

 

[DrRoyal Pains]

Alright, thanks for the input.