First time DAT, retake

[baywatch123]

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I took the DAT yesterday and I pretty much did where everyone else falls under the curve. Scores weren't super high, just above average, but not competitive enough, so I know I'll be retaking it in the near future.

I'd like to purchase more resources as I've only taken the online Kaplan course, reviewed destroyer books, Chad's videos, Feralis' notes, and old university notes.

It seems that the general consensus for practice tests are bootcamp and qvault, but for PAT where should I look? people also have recommended that I look at CDP, but there are 3 options to choose from but I don't know which one to choose?

 

[nesrevival]

so.. what is your score?

 

[baywatch123]

bio/orgo/QR - 18
Chem 17
RC 21
PAT 19

TS - 18
AA - 18

 

[baywatch123]

so.. what is your score?

do you have any recommendations ? or have you not taken the DAT yet

 

[brofessor91]

i think the 10 test version is good. i got it and my real scores were right on par with my crackdat scores. but i think most people would suggest practicing with bootcamp since its a lot harder than the actual test

 

[baywatch123]

i think the 10 test version is good. i got it and my real scores were right on par with my crackdat scores. but i think most people would suggest practicing with bootcamp since its a lot harder than the actual test

cool cool, the CDP has unlimited use right?

 

[brofessor91]

yep the subscription never runs out I believe. Best of luck to you!

 

[baywatch123]

yep the subscription never runs out I believe. Best of luck to you!

cool thanks. im just wondering what resources you have used other than the CDP - i actually just purchased it now haha... i want to see what i was missing out on. Perhaps you can put some insight on bootcamp and qvault? have you tried crack the dat math/sciences?

 

[brofessor91]

Lol good choice! I relied on CDP mainly for PAT. I found bootcamp really difficult so I strayed away from it but their explanations for all the PAT sections is amazing if that is what you're looking for. As for the sciences on crack dat, I only did the sample questions and they were okay from what I remember. Bootcamp is the best for the sciences in my opinion but if you need extra practice get qvault for bio only as the GC and OC are way too easy. I'd suggest DAT Destroyer for the chemistries if you have it/want to purchase it.

 

[baywatch123]

Lol good choice! I relied on CDP mainly for PAT. I found bootcamp really difficult so I strayed away from it but their explanations for all the PAT sections is amazing if that is what you're looking for. As for the sciences on crack dat, I only did the sample questions and they were okay from what I remember. Bootcamp is the best for the sciences in my opinion but if you need extra practice get qvault for bio only as the GC and OC are way too easy. I'd suggest DAT Destroyer for the chemistries if you have it/want to purchase it.

ahhh i see, i wish bootcamp had selective purchasing options!!! and do you think now that we're approaching closer to 2015... 2012 edition of destroyer is old? because that's what i bought from a friend for like 70 bucks for both math QR and DAT destroyer

 

[brofessor91]

Haha bootcamp is great for everything: RC is on point, maybe harder, the sciences are very accurately portrayed, and QR is more difficult but is great to get timing down. I would highly recommend purchasing the complete set but the subscription is for 3 months I believe so plan it accordingly to your retake date. The 2012 Math destroyer should be okay because theres only so many ways they can ask you the same types of questions. As for the DAT Destroyer I believe it changes year to year by the author adding more questions or something but I'm not 100% positive but I doubt it would be considered outdated by any means. I had the 2013 Dat Destroyer and Math Destroyer and I felt it adequately prepared me.

 

[baywatch123]

Haha bootcamp is great for everything: RC is on point, maybe harder, the sciences are very accurately portrayed, and QR is more difficult but is great to get timing down. I would highly recommend purchasing the complete set but the subscription is for 3 months I believe so plan it accordingly to your retake date. The 2012 Math destroyer should be okay because theres only so many ways they can ask you the same types of questions. As for the DAT Destroyer I believe it changes year to year by the author adding more questions or something but I'm not 100% positive but I doubt it would be considered outdated by any means. I had the 2013 Dat Destroyer and Math Destroyer and I felt it adequately prepared me.

yeah i also don't like that 3 month subscription... i would have gladly studied during school if it were unlimited like CDP. and cool i see, guess i'll just keep my 2012 versions then. thanks for the input!!

 

[brofessor91]

No prob if you have any other questions feel free to ask me. Good luck to you!

 

[nesrevival]

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