My DAT experience:
I'm a Biology and Neuroscience Major, GPA = 4.0
DAT score breakdown:
Perceptual Ability: 23
Quantitative reasoning: 19
Reading Comprehension: 21
Biology: 23
General Chemistry: 26
Organic Chemistry: 26
Total Science: 25
This is the material I used for the DAT:
Perceptual Ability: I used CRACK DAT PAT – very good for all sections of the PAT, the only thing I found that the keyholes on the actual exam were a bit more challenging. CRACK DAT PAT also pushes the limit with the difficultly of the cube counting but all in all it is a very good program and can predict your score pretty accurately. I did all 10 exams and averaged about a 22 and got a 23 on the real thing.
Quantitative reasoning: The MATH destroyer is your best bet. It will challenge you to the point that the actual exam will be pretty easy. My only regret is not going through every single exam; I might have pulled a 20+ on that section with more time. ( Boot camp and Kaplan are off the mark with this section)
Reading Comprehension: For me reading wasn’t something I had to prepare for so much; I feel if you are involved in any sort of scientific research this section shouldn’t be too difficult. (Small misconception about the reading, there is inference-based questions!!! I had close to 10 inferences based questions)
Biology- The DAT destroyer was my bible for 2 months, I memorized every question, and made sure I understood it. A tip about the bio section if you don’t understand one of the terms/names mentioned in an answer even if it is a wrong answer, look it up, because they are also concepts that could end up on the actual DAT. If you feel you want to review some more bio, read cliff notes AP biology 3rd edition. You will be more than prepared for the exam using theses materials.
General Chemistry and organic chemistry – DAT destroyer is hands down the best preparation for these sections. Use the Road maps in the organic section. A tip about studying orgo- don’t review the reactions by glazing them over, force yourself to recall the reactions and reagents, that way you know them/remember them a lot better. Tip for general chemistry – Make yourself a formula sheet and include the units!
Hope this helps best of luck to all!
I'm a Biology and Neuroscience Major, GPA = 4.0
DAT score breakdown:
Perceptual Ability: 23
Quantitative reasoning: 19
Reading Comprehension: 21
Biology: 23
General Chemistry: 26
Organic Chemistry: 26
Total Science: 25
This is the material I used for the DAT:
Perceptual Ability: I used CRACK DAT PAT – very good for all sections of the PAT, the only thing I found that the keyholes on the actual exam were a bit more challenging. CRACK DAT PAT also pushes the limit with the difficultly of the cube counting but all in all it is a very good program and can predict your score pretty accurately. I did all 10 exams and averaged about a 22 and got a 23 on the real thing.
Quantitative reasoning: The MATH destroyer is your best bet. It will challenge you to the point that the actual exam will be pretty easy. My only regret is not going through every single exam; I might have pulled a 20+ on that section with more time. ( Boot camp and Kaplan are off the mark with this section)
Reading Comprehension: For me reading wasn’t something I had to prepare for so much; I feel if you are involved in any sort of scientific research this section shouldn’t be too difficult. (Small misconception about the reading, there is inference-based questions!!! I had close to 10 inferences based questions)
Biology- The DAT destroyer was my bible for 2 months, I memorized every question, and made sure I understood it. A tip about the bio section if you don’t understand one of the terms/names mentioned in an answer even if it is a wrong answer, look it up, because they are also concepts that could end up on the actual DAT. If you feel you want to review some more bio, read cliff notes AP biology 3rd edition. You will be more than prepared for the exam using theses materials.
General Chemistry and organic chemistry – DAT destroyer is hands down the best preparation for these sections. Use the Road maps in the organic section. A tip about studying orgo- don’t review the reactions by glazing them over, force yourself to recall the reactions and reagents, that way you know them/remember them a lot better. Tip for general chemistry – Make yourself a formula sheet and include the units!
Hope this helps best of luck to all!
