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I am about to start studying for the DAT; I plan on taking it at the end of winter break, since this will give me a little bit of time after fall semester ends to study with no other commitments. I'm planning on doing the bulk of my studying simultaneously with fall classes. I've come up with this plan because I want to apply to dental school as soon as the cycle opens this spring, as opposed to taking the DAT after spring semester and (I imagine) applying a bit later in the cycle. Do you think this is a good idea, or should I study throughout the school year and take the DAT soon afterwards in spring? Would this indeed hinder my ability to apply as soon as possible? How big of a deal would that be?
Here are the study materials I plan to use; I've generated this list after doing some research on these forums.
1. CliffsAP Bio 3rd Ed. (I have this already)
2. Feralis notes (Also have this)
3. 2015 DAT Destroyer/Math Destroyer Combo Pack (Seems essential)
4. DAT Bootcamp (For realistic/timed practice tests? This is what this software is mainly about, right?)
5. Chad's Videos (For gen. chem/org. chem)
What do you think about this? I am also considering purchasing the CrackDATPAT software for PAT practice. I've read that DAT Bootcamp has some sort of practice mode for PAT; would that be sufficient, or would you recommend buying the CrackDATPAT as well?
Also, what would be the best way to use these materials? For bio, I plan on reading and taking notes on CliffsAP Bio, and probably continuing on to Feralis notes from there. For gen./org. chem, I am going to take notes on Chad's videos. I will use Math Destroyer for the math section. I am thinking that after I get some time with these things, I will start doing DAT Destroyer questions, untimed. I will finish it up with DAT Bootcamp near the end to get some practice with my timing. What would you suggest I do to practice for the reading section?
I apologize for this long first post and excessive amount of questions, but would appreciate any input! Thanks!
Here are the study materials I plan to use; I've generated this list after doing some research on these forums.
1. CliffsAP Bio 3rd Ed. (I have this already)
2. Feralis notes (Also have this)
3. 2015 DAT Destroyer/Math Destroyer Combo Pack (Seems essential)
4. DAT Bootcamp (For realistic/timed practice tests? This is what this software is mainly about, right?)
5. Chad's Videos (For gen. chem/org. chem)
What do you think about this? I am also considering purchasing the CrackDATPAT software for PAT practice. I've read that DAT Bootcamp has some sort of practice mode for PAT; would that be sufficient, or would you recommend buying the CrackDATPAT as well?
Also, what would be the best way to use these materials? For bio, I plan on reading and taking notes on CliffsAP Bio, and probably continuing on to Feralis notes from there. For gen./org. chem, I am going to take notes on Chad's videos. I will use Math Destroyer for the math section. I am thinking that after I get some time with these things, I will start doing DAT Destroyer questions, untimed. I will finish it up with DAT Bootcamp near the end to get some practice with my timing. What would you suggest I do to practice for the reading section?
I apologize for this long first post and excessive amount of questions, but would appreciate any input! Thanks!