DAT tomorrow.. help me calm down

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I'm having last minute anxiety, especially about the QR section.. I didn't have time to go through all of math destroyer (the 2014 version has 15 exams). I went through 1-6 untimed and understood the problems and did 7 8 and 9 timed but I only averaged 25/40. I'd be happy with a 17 on QR honestly, because I feel like my other sections will be stronger.. 🙁

For bootcamp I averaged 17-19 on GC/OC/Bio across the board the first time I took them and retook them a few weeks later and averaged around 21-22 (and some random 25's). I wrote down all the ones I got wrong and reviewed the topics on chad's. I went through destroyer about one and a half times- I didn't have time to do ALL the problems so I went back and redid the ones I got wrong. I went back to chad for my weak spots. For bio, I read all of Cliff's initially and read through all of Feralis's notes and took notes of things I wanted to remember. for BC PAT I averaged 20's for the last few. I did a couple BC RC and got 18s-19s.

I personally feel ready for the science and PAT but I'm doubting myself because I didn't get to go through destroyer 2-3 times like a lot of people on here say to do 😕

Someone give me some hope/motivation.. i'm getting cold feet 🙁 Thanks guys!
 
Remember to read the questions carefully so you don't make a silly mistake. The Bio can be very random, if you read a question and don't know the answer immediately, don't panic, remain calm and reason it out more than likely you know the answer or at least can use process of elimination. On the QR section if you encounter a time consuming question, don't get hung up, you may need to abandon the problem make a good guess and move on. More than likely you will find some easier problems down the line.

Watch your time in the reading, you do not want to burn off to much time on one passage.

All students have anxiety before the test it is normal.

Wishing you the best, I will send a positive message to the DAT angels🙂

take care..Nancy
 
Just breathe. Get a great night of sleep tonight. Wake up early tomorrow, eat something small but satisfying for breakfast.

You got this!
 
Best thing for you would be to take a deep breath. Panicking only makes the situation worse. Believe in yourself and know that we believe in you. Good luck!
 
I'm having last minute anxiety, especially about the QR section.. I didn't have time to go through all of math destroyer (the 2014 version has 15 exams). I went through 1-6 untimed and understood the problems and did 7 8 and 9 timed but I only averaged 25/40. I'd be happy with a 17 on QR honestly, because I feel like my other sections will be stronger.. 🙁

For bootcamp I averaged 17-19 on GC/OC/Bio across the board the first time I took them and retook them a few weeks later and averaged around 21-22 (and some random 25's). I wrote down all the ones I got wrong and reviewed the topics on chad's. I went through destroyer about one and a half times- I didn't have time to do ALL the problems so I went back and redid the ones I got wrong. I went back to chad for my weak spots. For bio, I read all of Cliff's initially and read through all of Feralis's notes and took notes of things I wanted to remember. for BC PAT I averaged 20's for the last few. I did a couple BC RC and got 18s-19s.

I personally feel ready for the science and PAT but I'm doubting myself because I didn't get to go through destroyer 2-3 times like a lot of people on here say to do 😕

Someone give me some hope/motivation.. i'm getting cold feet 🙁 Thanks guys!

relax ur taking the DAT not getting married lol jk u'll be fine
 
Ahhh guys I got a 21AA!! I can't believe it. 21AA/20TS/19PAT, no score under 19 🙂 I'll post a breakdown when I get home, but I just wanted to say thank you all so much for your support <3


relax ur taking the DAT not getting married lol jk u'll be fine
hahaha this is very true. for you guys who are taking it soon, remember the worst thing that can happen is you do bad and take it again. Not the end of the world!
 
Ahhh guys I got a 21AA!! I can't believe it. 21AA/20TS/19PAT, no score under 19 🙂 I'll post a breakdown when I get home, but I just wanted to say thank you all so much for your support <3



hahaha this is very true. for you guys who are taking it soon, remember the worst thing that can happen is you do bad and take it again. Not the end of the world!
AWESOME JOB!!!
 
Ahhh guys I got a 21AA!! I can't believe it. 21AA/20TS/19PAT, no score under 19 🙂 I'll post a breakdown when I get home, but I just wanted to say thank you all so much for your support <3



hahaha this is very true. for you guys who are taking it soon, remember the worst thing that can happen is you do bad and take it again. Not the end of the world!

Wow, Congratulations, can't wait to hear more!
 
Ahhh guys I got a 21AA!! I can't believe it. 21AA/20TS/19PAT, no score under 19 🙂 I'll post a breakdown when I get home, but I just wanted to say thank you all so much for your support <3



hahaha this is very true. for you guys who are taking it soon, remember the worst thing that can happen is you do bad and take it again. Not the end of the world!

That's amazing. Good things R happening I like this trend.
 
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