how to use DAT DESTROYER

[skylark]

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How did you guys use the DAT Destroyer?

I was thinking about just going through each problem, and if I didn't understand it, go back to a school textbook i used and look it up. Seems that this may be a very time consuming approach though.

Also, Destroyer doesnt have the PAT and Reading parts. what books are good for those?

 

[Orgodox]

Hey so to really maximize destroyer the best approach is to go through each question like you said and make sure you understand every concept even the wrong answers. Sometimes there is valuable info in the explanation or in some of the other answer choices like why they are wrong. A text book might be overkill. I like wiki caze you dont need to waste time finding the page and stuff you just type it in and your there.
Thats mainly for the Bio section. For the chem: usually not as much info packed into each question just one or two concepts However for the theory type chem stuff its like the bio.
Orgo is the most straightforward. But try and see if you can see what the reactions do in the wring answers too.
Thats what I do at least. Good luck

 

[skylark]

thanks for the reply. anyone else? also can someone answer my question about the books for RC and PAT sections?

 

[jdent]

Yes im with orgodox. The way I use destroyer is I do 10 questions that look in back at explanations even for the ones i got right. There is a lot i the answers explained. For PAT acheiver is good- a little harder than dat they say but use it. Kaplan is a drop easier, thats the buzz out there

 

[klutzy1987]

Ill tell you that destroyer is greaqt and Achiever is awful. They are way too difficult in the sciences and way to eay in the reading. I was getting 25 in reading on achiever and got a 18 on the real thing. Stay away from achiever all it does is shake your confidence on the PAT and sciences and gives you a false sense of security by the reading.

 

[joonkimdds]

I am doing 1 ~2 problems per day.

 

[klutzy1987]

I am doing 1 ~2 problems per day.

Well then there isnt a chance that you will do well.