Finished DAT 4/3/10!

[MrBeans]

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Just got done with my DAT! I'm pretty happy it's over!

Practice tests scores (in chronological order):

Kaplan:
AA - 17.8
BS - 18
GC - 17
OC - 17
PAT - 17
QR - 20
RC - 16
TS - 17.4

TS 1:
AA - 17
BS - 19
GC - 16
OC - 14 (pre-studying)
PAT - 19
QR - 16
RC - 20
TS - 17

TS 2:
AA - NA
BS - 19
GC - 16
OC - 18
PAT - 20
QR - NA
RC - NA
TS - 17.8

TS 3:
AA - 19
BS - 18
GC - 19
OC - 17
PAT - 20
QR - 19
RC - 20
TS - 18

ACHIEVER 1:
AA - NA
BS - 17
GC - 18
OC - 19
PAT - 17
QR - NA
RC - NA
TS - 18

ACHIEVER 2:
AA - NA
BS - 16
GC - 17
OC - 17
PAT - 18
QR - NA
RC - NA
TS - 17

ACHIEVER 3:
AA - NA
BS - 17
GC - 16
OC - 16
PAT - 17
QR - NA
RC - NA
TS - NA

DAT Scores 4/3/10:

AA - 20 🙂
BS - 19
GC - 21 🙂
OC - 22 😀
PAT - 21 🙂
QR - 18 😛
RC - 20 😴
TS - 21

I was pretty happy with the results, especially ochem! But, to be honest, I feel a little bummed about my biology section! That was supposed to be my ace in the hole since I'm a bio major; so I was kinda like 😕.

I don't think my bio is stellar, but it's not terrible either. So, I'm pretty happy 😳

My last week of studying I was really trying to stay focused, but boy was it hard! I was getting depressed, nervous, and lazy! I'm just glad it's over!

Prep. materials used:
- Kaplan Blue Book (2009-2010 edition)
- Kaplan MCAT Q-Bank
- Barron's DAT Prep. Book; mostly for PAT
- Old Class Notes, Exams, and Books
- Achiever Tests; generally way overkill, but useful! Could probably do without.
- TopScore Pro Tests; very helpful!
- Kaplan Online Diagnostic
- ADA Sample Test


What do you guys think? Thanks to everyone at SDN for help and advice!

 

[Avery07]

Beautiful scores. Congrats on nailing the DAT!

 

[MrBeans]

Beautiful scores. Congrats on nailing the DAT!

Thanks! Despite the biology score, I think I should be somewhat ok

I find it funny, because I held a junior scientist position in a genetics/heart lab and I was extensively involved in research and bio related curricula.

 

[Avery07]

Thanks! Despite the biology score, I think I should be somewhat ok

I find it funny, because I held a junior scientist position in a genetics/heart lab and I was extensively involved in research and bio related curricula.

IMO, bio is the hardest section just because of the sheer amount of knowledge. GC and OC -- they might be difficult to get at first but there just isn't a whole lot that you need to know. Bio you can never know enough but I get where you're coming from. I'm sure it was a shocker but even so, your scores are great and will earn you a seat this December.

 

[MrBeans]

IMO, bio is the hardest section just because of the sheer amount of knowledge. GC and OC -- they might be difficult to get at first but there just isn't a whole lot that you need to know. Bio you can never know enough but I get where you're coming from. I'm sure it was a shocker but even so, your scores are great and will earn you a seat this December.

Thanks for the encouragement 🙂 It is an awful large amount of knowledge!

I'm praying really hard that I'll get a seat in December!

 

[OU11BB]

CONGRATULATIONS!!! i knew that you would be happy w/your scores.

 

[predentgal]

Congrats!!So overall would you say that the real thing was of the same difficulty as top score?More difficult/less difficult?

 

[MrBeans]

CONGRATULATIONS!!! i knew that you would be happy w/your scores.

I'm very happy 😀

Just that bio score irks me, haha! I hope I'll be alright!

 

[MrBeans]

Congrats!!So overall would you say that the real thing was of the same difficulty as top score?More difficult/less difficult?

I would say that the TopScore tests were representative of the real thing.

The RC section formatting was not quite the same' the passages jumped back to the beginning every time I went to the next section. Also, the calculator was very sluggish and you have to punch the buttons really slow for it to process 😛

 

[UndergradGuy7]

I'm very happy 😀

Just that bio score irks me, haha! I hope I'll be alright!

What are your other stats?
Anyway nice scores. You should be fine.

And you didn't use anything for the QR to practice except for kaplan?

 

[MrBeans]

What are your other stats?
Anyway nice scores. You should be fine.

Thanks!

3.5 cGPA

~3.25 BCP GPA (Gonna try and raise this a bit right before I submit my application)

 

[MrBeans]

What do you think guys - retake?

 

[Avery07]

What do you think guys - retake?

You're joking, right?

What schools do you want to get into? Those scores/GPA should do the trick for the majority.

 

[MrBeans]

You're joking, right?

What schools do you want to get into? Those scores/GPA should do the trick for the majority.

I really want to go to the University of Minnesota... So badly!

I hope I can get in!

 

[Avery07]

I really want to go to the University of Minnesota... So badly!

I hope I can get in!

19 AA 19 PA 19 TS
3.57 sGPA
3.64 cGPA

University of Minnesota average stats from 2008 ADEA guide.

You'll be fine. Shine up those EC's.

 

[pharmddds]

congrats mate

😀

 

[MrBeans]

congrats mate

😀

Thanks man!

19 AA 19 PA 19 TS
3.57 sGPA
3.64 cGPA

University of Minnesota average stats from 2008 ADEA guide.

You'll be fine. Shine up those EC's.

I'm really shining them up now!!


Thanks for everyone's kind words and encouragement 😍

 

[feri]

Great Job! I am very sure that you will get into Minnesota! NO doubt...🙂

 

[MrBeans]

Great Job! I am very sure that you will get into Minnesota! NO doubt...🙂

Thanks! I hope!

Like Avery said, I gotta make sure to shine up my ECs!

 

[dentalWorks]

your a perfect living example of what I always tell people. Practice scores DO NOT DICTATE HOW YOU REALLY PERFORM ON THE REAL DAT.

Congrats, 20/21/21 are very nice scores 👍

 

[MrBeans]

your a perfect living example of what I always tell people. Practice scores DO NOT DICTATE HOW YOU REALLY PERFORM ON THE REAL DAT.

Congrats, 20/21/21 are very nice scores 👍

I'm a living believer now!

 

[winnie bear]

Those are great scores! You should be proud and celebrate! Congrats!!