Does the month DAT is taken have any correlation with scores?

[densaugeo]

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I was taking a look at the user guide for the DAT and found this slide:

From the graph, June - September are the busiest testing periods obviously since that time period coincides with the application cycle.

I was wondering if there is any relationship with DAT scores and the number of people who take a particular DAT exam? For example, if we take it during a less busy time would we have a higher/lower chance of getting a better score or is there no correlation?

Thanks.

 

[tooth_hurty]

Good question hopefully someone has some info on this

 

[Jackthesparrow]

Where did you find the graph? So far this is what I've found.
http://www.ada.org/~/media/ADA/Education and Careers/Files/dat_users_manual.ashx

 

[densaugeo]

Where did you find the graph? So far this is what I've found.
http://www.ada.org/~/media/ADA/Education and Careers/Files/dat_users_manual.ashx

It's on page 9: http://www.ada.org/~/media/ADA/Education and Careers/Files/Tips on Preparing for DAT ADEA 2014.ashx

 

[DAT Destroyer]

I was taking a look at the user guide for the DAT and found this slide:
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From the graph, June - September are the busiest testing periods obviously since that time period coincides with the application cycle.

I was wondering if there is any relationship with DAT scores and the number of people who take a particular DAT exam? For example, if we take it during a less busy time would we have a higher/lower chance of getting a better score or is there no correlation?

Thanks.

From years of working with students preparing for the DAT, I find that my students score higher that attend our summer class and take the DAT in August. Why? Because most students are out of school for the summer and can focus all their time on studying for the DAT.

This is just my personal observation and does not mean you can not obtain a high score any time of year.

Hope this helps...

Nancy Steen