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Hi all!
I think it would be helpful to have everything* that is useful in this forum put together in one easily accessible thread for everyone to use. I'll also be adding links to products so people know what sorts of materials are helpful for the DAT.
Signing up to take the DAT:
1. Read these information packets: 2022 DAT Guide, DAT FAQ
6. Take it and ace it 😀
About the DAT:
It's about a 5-hour test, and the order is as follows:
Tutorial- 15 minutes
Survey of Natural Sciences- 90 minutes for 100 questions
Reading Comprehension- 60 minutes for 50 questions
Quantitative Reasoning- 45 minutes for 40 questions
Optional Survey- 15 minutes (mostly about your experience)
And then....BAM your scores pop up on the screen.
* Refer to pages 4-6 from the DAT Guide to see the exact topics that are tested in each section.
Studying for your DAT:
Commonly used materials, in alphabetical order, with a brief description and the subjects they cover:
Bootcamp Biology Notes - Free PDF
Study Schedules:
Ari's (Bootcamp's)- 10 week: Ari's Study Schedule
DentalWorks'- 6 week: Sample DAT study schedule
Bentley13's- 3 week: 3 Week Study Schedule
Breakdowns:
DAT Breakdown Collection! 2017-Present
DAT Breakdown Compilation Thread (future test takers, look here!)
I'll try to update this as frequently as possible! If there's anything you think I should add, PM me or post a reply.
Enjoy 🙂
-- prices and details updated 7/9/2022 --
I think it would be helpful to have everything* that is useful in this forum put together in one easily accessible thread for everyone to use. I'll also be adding links to products so people know what sorts of materials are helpful for the DAT.
Signing up to take the DAT:
1. Read these information packets: 2022 DAT Guide, DAT FAQ
These have all the info needed, such as what the DAT covers, how much time you get, how you get your scores, etc.
2. Register for a DENTPIN: DENTPINThis pin is needed for the boards and the ADAT, so keep it safe! You'll also need this to log in to check your official scores.
3. Apply to take the DAT: Apply to Take the DATThis checks if you are eligible to take the DAT, and you pay your testing fee here (~$475). This gives you an eligibility ID number. Also, send your scores to every school, even if you're not sure about applying to it! This will save you money later on.
4. Schedule your test: Prometric: Trusted Test Development and Delivery ProviderThe test sponsor will be the American Dental Association. Here you use your eligibility ID number and schedule a date. The DAT is administered almost every day of the year. Look at Yelp reviews of Prometric Centers before picking a location!
5. Study for your DAT- see below!6. Take it and ace it 😀
About the DAT:
It's about a 5-hour test, and the order is as follows:
Tutorial- 15 minutes
Survey of Natural Sciences- 90 minutes for 100 questions
Biology- 40 questions
General Chemistry- 30 questions
Organic Chemistry- 30 questions
Perceptual Ability- 60 minutes for 90 questions Keyholes- 15 questions
Top-Front-End- 15 questions
Angle Ranking- 15 questions
Hole Punching- 15 questions
Cube Counting- 15 questions
Pattern Folding- 15 questions
Break- 30 minutesReading Comprehension- 60 minutes for 50 questions
Quantitative Reasoning- 45 minutes for 40 questions
Optional Survey- 15 minutes (mostly about your experience)
And then....BAM your scores pop up on the screen.
* Refer to pages 4-6 from the DAT Guide to see the exact topics that are tested in each section.
Studying for your DAT:
Commonly used materials, in alphabetical order, with a brief description and the subjects they cover:
Bootcamp Biology Notes - Free PDF
Extensive biology review; expanded version here.
Biology
Chad's DAT Prep Course - $60 per monthChad's DAT specific videos with practice tests. Can purchase practice questions ($30/month) or tests ($20/month) separately.
Biology, Gen Chem, Ochem, and QR
Cliff's AP Biology 3rd edition - Free PDFEdition most relevant to the DAT
Biology
DATBooster - $299 for a 90 day subscriptionPractice and full-length tests, videos, tutoring, and guides. Also includes subscription to PATBooster; some free content
Biology, Gen Chem, Ochem, PAT, RC, and QR
DAT Bootcamp - Pro is $497 for a 90 day subscription, Plus is $897 for a 180 day subscriptionPractice and full-length tests, (Mike's) videos, and generators; some free content
Biology, Gen Chem, Ochem, PAT, RC, and QR
DATCrusher - $299 for a 90 day subscriptionSpecifically for the Canadian DAT. Includes a subscription to PATBooster. Contains practice tests, videos (for MDT), notes; some free content
Biology, Gen Chem, PAT, RC, MDT
* DAT Destroyer - $174.95 for a bookTons of practice problems with their solutions
Biology, Gen Chem, Ochem, QR
(Destroyer's) Dynamite Biology Review - Free PDF on FB Study Group, $99 on website for a hard copy Extensive biology review
Biology
DAT QVault - $199 for a 100 day subscription to all subjects OR $99 for a 90 day subscription to one subject57 subject tests; free biology test available
Biology, Gen Chem, Ochem, PAT, RC and QR
Kaplan Blue Book - $66.38 for a bookGives you a foundation/has notes for every subject and includes 2 full-length tests
Biology, Gen Chem, Ochem, PAT, RC, and QR
* Math Destroyer - $99.95 for a book13 QR practice tests with their solutions
QR
PATBooster - $159 for a 90 day subscriptionMany practice tests, videos, generators, and strategies; some free content
PAT
PATCrusher - $9.99 for a 30 day subscriptionMany practice tests, generators, and strategies; some free content - 1 PAT Exam, few generators, videos and strategy guides.
PAT
* DAT Destroyer & Math Destroyer can be bought together as a combo for $199.90 *Study Schedules:
Ari's (Bootcamp's)- 10 week: Ari's Study Schedule
DentalWorks'- 6 week: Sample DAT study schedule
Bentley13's- 3 week: 3 Week Study Schedule
Breakdowns:
DAT Breakdown Collection! 2017-Present
DAT Breakdown Compilation Thread (future test takers, look here!)
I'll try to update this as frequently as possible! If there's anything you think I should add, PM me or post a reply.
Enjoy 🙂
-- prices and details updated 7/9/2022 --
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