How many hours does the average person need to put into DAT prep to achieve a score of a 20+

[akakakakak]

I know this question is very relative - also has many contributing factors such as undergraduate prep, level of focus, prior knowledge of the material, individual test taking skills ---- but just for the sake of the question, on average, how many hours do you think it takes the average individual to go from no DAT prep to a 20 AA... 🙂

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[BioForLife]

Very hard question to answer, but from my experience, I would say a good 200-250 hours. I have heard people doing well with 100, though. Maybe the average is somewhere in the middle? I'd be prepared to put in at least 100 hours though.

 

[ThunderSplash]

Yeah I ran some numbers and I studied just under 300. Definitely study more than you stay on SDN. 🙂

 

[akakakakak]

Yeah I ran some numbers and I studied just under 300. Definitely study more than you stay on SDN. 🙂

Lol they are running neck and neck at this point - I typically go 30 min of hardcore studying then got on here for 5 ----rinse and repeat lololol

 

[ThunderSplash]

Lol they are running neck and neck at this point - I typically go 30 min of hardcore studying then got on here for 5 ----rinse and repeat lololol

I see you frequently. This place can get pretty stressful if you let it. Be careful!

 

[akakakakak]

I see you frequently. This place can get pretty stressful if you let it. Be careful!

Lol its only stressful when I see people who studied for 3 month, 200-300 hours and got 16's -.-

 

[ThunderSplash]

Lol its only stressful when I see people who studied for 3 month, 200-300 hours and got 16's -.-

That's exactly what I'm talking about haha. Feel free to PM me if you need to vent or have questions.

 

[akakakakak]

That's exactly what I'm talking about haha. Feel free to PM me if you need to vent or have questions.

Thank you --- I may take you up on that if/when I breakdown 🙂

 

[JLT223]

I'd say a solid average would be around 250 hours.

 

[Dr. Dan]

I just ran my numbers, and if I exclude breaks for eating, socializing, etc I probably studied approximately 300 hours. Honestly just study until you're ready, I think you'll do great

 

[LuckBloodandSweat]

I think by the time I take it I will have studied ~300 hrs in 5 weeks. I feel a little burnt out already lol. I'm probably nearing 180 or so now and I'm getting 20-21 on practice if that gives you an idea.

 

[akakakakak]

I think by the time I take it I will have studied ~300 hrs in 5 weeks. I feel a little burnt out already lol. I'm probably nearing 180 or so now and I'm getting 20-21 on practice if that gives you an idea.

Lol I am burnt out and I have 12 more to go!

 

[Peter27]

I did 4 hours/ day for 30 days
4hours/week for 10 weeks
Then 16 hours/day for 19 days
So about 120+40+320 hours 480 hours

Btw goodluck!

 

[LuckBloodandSweat]

Damn nice dedication Peter! 🙂