Postpone my exam?

[shyfox9p]

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Test day is coming up and I'm having doubts...
For Bio i'm averaging about 21 (with like 15 minutes to spare), orgo 19, gen chem 18, PAT 20, QR 20, and RC 18(It was my first try).
I still need to do more bootcamp exams. I'm writing notes on everything I've gotten wrong so far, which is helpful, but my confidence is down. I'm taking my exam on the 30th and idk if that will be enough to raise my score to like a 22AA 22TS

I'd really appreciate any advice at this time!

 

[studentdent110]

Take it. Just take a step back and think about how much you can get done in the next ten days... that is a lot of time. Your scores look good to me. Keep chugging those practice questions.

 

[dhk2131]

Honestly, a 21, 19, 18, 20, and 18 on bootcamp for bio, oc, gc, pat, and rc respectively is quite good. Make sure you do those problems more than once and ensure you get straight 30s on the retakes. Otherwise, BC offers a great compartmentalization of units so you can attack different groups of questions of a topic you feel you need to improve on. Keep making notes on things you get wrong, and if it helps, retype those notes and filter them out (only retype the ones that when you read, you go "oh.. never knew that..." or "wow I forgot about that"). There is no need to have a HUGE compilation of notes that isn't easily navigable.

Keep your confidence up. If you delay the test, I guarantee you you will NOT feel that much more ready. Believe in yourself. You set a deadline, and you have done A LOT so far to succeed. Everyone has those moments where we feel like we actually forgot everything or simply don't know enough. Truth is, you will NEVER know everything that the DAT can test you on, but you probably know enough to do well. What you do in the next 10 days can make a huge difference in your score, so keep at it. You'll do great!

 

[shyfox9p]

Honestly, a 21, 19, 18, 20, and 18 on bootcamp for bio, oc, gc, pat, and rc respectively is quite good. Make sure you do those problems more than once and ensure you get straight 30s on the retakes. Otherwise, BC offers a great compartmentalization of units so you can attack different groups of questions of a topic you feel you need to improve on. Keep making notes on things you get wrong, and if it helps, retype those notes and filter them out (only retype the ones that when you read, you go "oh.. never knew that..." or "wow I forgot about that"). There is no need to have a HUGE compilation of notes that isn't easily navigable.

Keep your confidence up. If you delay the test, I guarantee you you will NOT feel that much more ready. Believe in yourself. You set a deadline, and you have done A LOT so far to succeed. Everyone has those moments where we feel like we actually forgot everything or simply don't know enough. Truth is, you will NEVER know everything that the DAT can test you on, but you probably know enough to do well. What you do in the next 10 days can make a huge difference in your score, so keep at it. You'll do great!

Thanks for the advice and the encouragement. I've never taken on a challenge like this and this whole process has given me anxiety.

 

[dhk2131]

Haha you are not alone. Don't let it all get to you. Stay positive and trust that you will come out of Prometric having defeated the DAT.

 

[TobiasHarris]

dude, i havent taken the DAT yet.....but i've probably put more time in studying these forums than studying for the actual dat because of anxiety lol...according to my studies, u should be alright, especially if u have 10 days left haha

 

[shyfox9p]

dude, i havent taken the DAT yet.....but i've probably put more time in studying these forums than studying for the actual dat because of anxiety lol...according to my studies, u should be alright, especially if u have 10 days left haha

I did chad's, I've done destroyer twice, Crack the DAT, and I'm finishing up bootcamp. It just freaks me out that I'm still learning new things.

 

[ph159]

I can totally sense your anxiety! my exam is in august..
if you have been studying really hard, then i think you should just take the exam.
definitely post a breakdown, if you do decide to go forth with it!

stay strong! you got this!

 

[swolly]

hey man, i think your bootcamp scores are pretty good. I had around those scores and got 22aa 23 ts. Just make sure you review all of your wrong answers(which i think you said you are. multiple times if you have to) and you will be golden come test day. Stay confident man, trust me everyone starts feeling antsy as the day gets closer! your hard work will pay off!