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dentalstudent2021
Though of just putting some brief tips. I wont go in extreme detail. Hope it helps someone.
The techniques for all the sections, you will find all over SDN but try a few and then quickly choose what works best and refine it. There is not much time to keep changing techniques especially during the middle of your prep.
I took my DAT last may. My highest score was PAT and lowest score was QR (Dental schools don't care about this BUT it may bring down your AA significantly, like from a 20 to a 19 etc)
I know this has been mentioned to a great extent and deservingly so but I would like to list what I used for my prep.
BootCamp, DAT destroyer (and math destroyer), Qvaults Bio, Qvaults reading (don't use this), DAT genius, Feralis' notes (only for reference).
BC is the best resource out there for getting a feel for the actual exam + Ari is extremely helpful (no idea how he has time).
For DAT destroyer problems that I would not understand, I would come here and Dr. R and Nancy were extremely helpful as well. QR is something you should not put off and get practicing right away.
Qvaults Bio is a must for a good score. Qvaults reading is extremely easy (I got 28 in practice but only a 19! on the real one).
DAT genius is also a great investment and I used it first then went onto BC as I felt BC was a little bit more real feel of the exam. So, when Ari says in his study guide to do his exams the first time around, I did DAT genius instead.
I made my own notes as Ari mentions in his study guide/schedule but if I did not understand something, I would refer to Feralis' notes. Making your own notes is extremely useful especially for Bio.
It is not that farfetched of an idea to get a 21+ on the DAT. With these excellent resources and diligent studying you can get there. I did and I am in no way a brilliant student. 😉
PS: for people applying this coming cycle, apply early, start working (if you have not) on your personal statement now and get it reviewed by various people especially @doc toothache
The techniques for all the sections, you will find all over SDN but try a few and then quickly choose what works best and refine it. There is not much time to keep changing techniques especially during the middle of your prep.
I took my DAT last may. My highest score was PAT and lowest score was QR (Dental schools don't care about this BUT it may bring down your AA significantly, like from a 20 to a 19 etc)
I know this has been mentioned to a great extent and deservingly so but I would like to list what I used for my prep.
BootCamp, DAT destroyer (and math destroyer), Qvaults Bio, Qvaults reading (don't use this), DAT genius, Feralis' notes (only for reference).
BC is the best resource out there for getting a feel for the actual exam + Ari is extremely helpful (no idea how he has time).
For DAT destroyer problems that I would not understand, I would come here and Dr. R and Nancy were extremely helpful as well. QR is something you should not put off and get practicing right away.
Qvaults Bio is a must for a good score. Qvaults reading is extremely easy (I got 28 in practice but only a 19! on the real one).
DAT genius is also a great investment and I used it first then went onto BC as I felt BC was a little bit more real feel of the exam. So, when Ari says in his study guide to do his exams the first time around, I did DAT genius instead.
I made my own notes as Ari mentions in his study guide/schedule but if I did not understand something, I would refer to Feralis' notes. Making your own notes is extremely useful especially for Bio.
It is not that farfetched of an idea to get a 21+ on the DAT. With these excellent resources and diligent studying you can get there. I did and I am in no way a brilliant student. 😉
PS: for people applying this coming cycle, apply early, start working (if you have not) on your personal statement now and get it reviewed by various people especially @doc toothache
