how much time do you need to study for the Dat?

[dhalad]

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Can someone tell me how many months of study do you need in order to do the test well. Any inputs will be appreciated. Thanks.

 

[TheWiredNerv]

I studied for about 2 1/2 months.

 

[GatorDDS]

i studied for about 2 months

 

[Ron Jeremy]

I studied 6 six weeks straight, 8 hours a day, 7 days a week. I had six weeks between summer and fall classes, so I wanted to take the DAT before classes started up again. I scored 21/21/21.

 

[haisha ni narou]

If I had to do it all over again (my scores were marginal), I'd put in at least a solid 3 months. Better to error on the side of over studying than under studying.

 

[SHC1984]

The DAT book recommends 3 months of studying, but most people can do it in 1-2 months. I studied for 2 months but only on the science section, so my PAT/RC scores are low....(make sure you study the PAT it's hard!)...to answer your question AT least ONE month is needed to do well. Good Luck.

 

[jigabodo]

24/25. 8 hours everyday for 2 months.

 

[ashaw]

studied for 2-3 weeks, it really depends on the person. if i were you, i'd look at some books and judge for yourself.

 

[714guy]

3 weeks of 40 hours a week studying.. but it really depends how fresh the material is to you.

Good luck!!!!

 

[dr bojangles]

i opened the kaplan book the night before.

procrastinators unite!!

 

[SspeedyS]

>12 hours a day for 2.5 weeks

 

[toofshucker]

On the ride to the proctor center. I only drove half way.

 

[blueyes34]

>12 hours a day for 2.5 weeks

Me too...and I've never felt more stress/pressure in my life than during those 2.5 weeks. Definetly wouldn't do that again.

 

[gym.addict]

I studied for about 3 weeks for around 3-5 hours per day. Keep in mind, I completely neglected RC, QR, and PAT 😛. I think it really depends on the person and if they already have a good foundation and grasp of the material. You should have a feel for how much you know or don't know and adjust the amount of studying you need to do from there.

 

[UNR.Grad]

~5-6 hours a day Monday through Friday, w/ weekends off for 3.5 weeks.

 

[gogiantsss]

totally agree with gym addict. 4-5 hours for 3 weeks straight. ignored QR/RC/PAT. I would take a couple of practice test to see how you do on those non-science subjects. i wouldnt waste too much time practicing stuff you're solid on.

 

[tinman831]

Moving to Dat Discussion.

 

[MrLebowski]

couple hours 4-5 days a week for 2 months should do it.