Practice test PAT scores vs CDP scores

[beingaunicorn]

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So I've taken 7 CDP practice tests with scores of 21/21/20/23/21/22/22 which I think is good enough for me. However, I'm not doing as well on the PAT section of full-length practice exams. I've taken a Kaplan practice test, the ADA 2007 test, and my first Topscore test and have gotten 20 on all three, and I expected them to be easier than CDP (I think they are, in general, easier but are not as clear maybe?). My test is in less than a week, and I'm trying to aim for a 21 or above on PAT. It's just super frustrating right now because I don't know whether to rely on my CDP scores or my practice exam scores. I mean, they're all in the same general range so it's not like they're drastically different, but any thoughts on what I should expect on the real deal?

 

[Dark Blue]

all of 2007, 2009, and topscore in my opinion, are low quality and hard to get. (Just for PAT)
do not worry about them.

 

[dienepredent]

It really depends on the luck of what you're given on test day. I personally am not that great at PAT and always received scores between 18 and 19 on CDP no matter what. My scores on full practice exams were a little lower but on the real thing I'd say CDP was the best representation (got an 18). If you want you can try the first free bootcamp pat it's much more difficult than what you might see in my opinion.

 

[beingaunicorn]

Okay, thank you! Yeah, for the 2007 exam, I couldn't even distinguish between some of the dashed and solid lines on TFE.

 

[beingaunicorn]

Thanks for responding. Yeah, maybe I'll give the free bootcamp PAT a try!

 

[sskater]

PAT on the DAT was super clear! Except some of the hole punches were wonky, small holes etc. But with those CDP scores you'll do great, Bootcamp is awesome too. My scores were similar to yours.

 

[beingaunicorn]

Awesome, thanks for the info!