Is topscore worth it?

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I would like to buy topscore, but only if it is really worth it.

I have done Destroyer through, almost twice now.

I would like to now apply my knowledge, especially for the sciences to questions similar to what I will see on the DAT to see if there is things I need to improve on.

Can someone let me know how good Topscore is for each section?

Sciences?
Reading?
QR?

I don't really care about the PAT as I already have CRACKDATPAT.
 
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Shingo123 said:
I would like to buy topscore, but only if it is really worth it.

I have done Destroyer through, almost twice now.

I would like to now apply my knowledge, especially for the sciences to questions similar to what I will see on the DAT to see if there is things I need to improve on.

Can someone let me know how good Topscore is for each section?

Sciences?
Reading?
QR?

I don't really care about the PAT as I already have CRACKDATPAT.
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Unless you are so cash strapped you are going to have to "work the streets" to get the money for it, I would without a doubt buy Topscore. It has pretty good practice problems that will prepare you well for the real thing.

I think the sciences were really good for practice and I don't remember much of reading and QR but I think they were pretty good too.
 
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Yes, take as many practice tests as you can. I thought they were adequate exams and more than anything they increased my stamina and helped me get timing down. By the time I took the DAT it didn't seem that long because I had taken so many practice tests.
 
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I think you guys have persuaded me to get it.


I am done studying and refreshing G-Chem, almost done refreshing the O-Chem, then will refresh the biology.

Then start with the TS.


I studied the G-chem and Ochem for the last 3 months, so it been long enough that I have to refresh. :laugh:
 
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Shingo123 said:
I think you guys have persuaded me to get it.


I am done studying and refreshing G-Chem, almost done refreshing the O-Chem, then will refresh the biology.

Then start with the TS.


I studied the G-chem and Ochem for the last 3 months, so it been long enough that I have to refresh. :laugh:
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I started off studying one section at a time but about half way through stopped that. I would recommend studying a little from each section everyday so you don't forget stuff.
 
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Topscore is ridiculously good.
Best tool so far along with GChem Destroyer, CDP.
Also, try to review the Kaplan flashcards, if you can get them, days before the test - it helps you stick with the fundamentals.
 
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Without a doubt Topscore is worth it. I really feel like their questions are an accurate representation of the types of questions you can get on the actual DAT. From what I've seen (and sort of in my case too) your scores on the real exam will be higher than what you get on Topscore.

Overall it's a great way of testing yourself and seeing where you are at. For the biology section, when you check the answer explanation it directs you to the Campbell's biology page number where the information related to that question is. That way you can study it if there is something you absolutely missed or just brush up on it to review in greater detail.
 
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