PAT Question

[frogger33]

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Hey Guys...

Is there something I can buy to help me figure out the top/side view sections of the PAT. I understand the others, but I cannot figuure out this section for the life of me.

Thanks!!
Nicole

 

[luder98]

Hey Guys...

Is there something I can buy to help me figure out the top/side view sections of the PAT. I understand the others, but I cannot figuure out this section for the life of me.

Thanks!!
Nicole

Some schools (like UCLA) offer classes to improve PAT skills. I heard Barron's book was a good resource too. IMO, it takes quite some time to get used to this stuff. It would be best if you can find a tutor. If you can find someone that did well on PAT, it'd be great. But if you can't, post a note at your school looking for a math tutor with 3-D geometry background. Many students from other countries like mine intensively studied 3-D geometry in highschool. My background really helped when I got my hands on PAT. I only got 18, but I felt very comfortable with most parts. And don't forget PAT == PrAcTice!

 

[Typo]

From what I remember, Luder's right - the Barron's book (which you can find at any bookstore) had pretty good explanations of each PAT section. You might want to check it out and see if it helps.

 

[TucsonDDS]

Take a basic drafting class. I had a couple of drafting classes in high school back in probably 1988 or 89 and this is exactly what you do. I am sure that your local CC or university offers one and I know that the Adcoms would love to see something like that on your resume.

 

[DMD_DREAMING]

Hey Guys...

Is there something I can buy to help me figure out the top/side view sections of the PAT. I understand the others, but I cannot figuure out this section for the life of me.

Thanks!!
Nicole

Nicole,

I am not sure how to link to post in here, but I tried. http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=141977&highlight=Top+End

If this doesn't work, do a search in the DAT forum and put in Top End. Look for a post orginally by WeddleGw. There is an illustrated example in there that taught me how to figure those out and get consistently 13-14. Good luck. Also, practice really does make PAT perfect. I started barely getting a 16 and on my last Kaplan practice I got a 23 overall on PAT. Eventually, you start to see the right answer.