is real DAT Harder/Easier than topscore?

[OnlyDrilling]

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Im taking my dat this weekkk..yikesssss and i just took topscore#2
I was just curious for those of you that took the exam if you think the real dat is harder/easier and on what sections. My nerves are getting to meeeeee

 

[yankees27th]

I found topscore to be slightly harder than the real thing.

 

[gentile1225]

i agree with yanks, but also it depends on the version you get. especially in the sciences. some versions ive heard are loaded with topics such as photosynthesis, ecology, and other b.s. for gchem some versions have more conceptual stuff, others more set ups. i was really discouraged with top score also but did well on the real thing.

the bottom line is dont get down from the tests. just be happy you know what to expect and try to work on your weak areas. you still got a few days to review. good luck.

are you using crack dat pat?

 

[OnlyDrilling]

Hey thanks..Im doing bad on the topscore math (17) so im super worried .im using crack pat....is the real dat easier than crack pat tho?

 

[adizzle87]

Overall Crack is the same as the real thing in terms of the PAT, the real thing is a little harder in math.

 

[Bman1047]

Top Score is cakewalk compared to the real thing! IDK, if I just had the test from hell, but Top Score lead me on...I was scoring high on Top Score and bombed the DAT. My suggestion is pull out the text books....thats the safest weapon for the natural sciences.

 

[adizzle87]

Top Score is cakewalk compared to the real thing! IDK, if I just had the test from hell, but Top Score lead me on...I was scoring high on Top Score and bombed the DAT. My suggestion is pull out the text books....thats the safest weapon for the natural sciences.

Its important to know that this is generally the exception and not the rule. Most people do better than they did on Topscore, you can find the poll that indicates this.

 

[allstardentist]

ithink you will get a slightly higher score on the real DAT than topscore