Retaking the DAT and Biology section

[Smilemaker12]

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Hi, I am retaking the DAT and was wondering what I could use to improve my bio score? The last time i took the DAT, I studied the destroyer, KBB, and Cliffs AP Bio. I got a 19 on the bio section. I didn't do well in my pre-reqs, so I need the DATs to help me make up for it. ... what should I use to improve my score? Thanks.

 

[FROGGBUSTER]

Hi, I am retaking the DAT and was wondering what I could use to improve my bio score? The last time i took the DAT, I studied the destroyer, KBB, and Cliffs AP Bio. I got a 19 on the bio section. I didn't do well in my pre-reqs, so I need the DATs to help me make up for it. ... what should I use to improve my score? Thanks.

Thinkwell's Biology video series is really good and has almost all of the topics you need to know for the DAT.

I'd recommend getting a copy of Campbell's though to fill in gaps in knowledge you have.

 

[wizi]

Hi, I am retaking the DAT and was wondering what I could use to improve my bio score? The last time i took the DAT, I studied the destroyer, KBB, and Cliffs AP Bio. I got a 19 on the bio section. I didn't do well in my pre-reqs, so I need the DATs to help me make up for it. ... what should I use to improve my score? Thanks.

you retake you DAT just because you got 19 in Bio? How about your AA and TS?

 

[Smilemaker12]

you retake you DAT just because you got 19 in Bio? How about your AA and TS?

Hi Wizi,
TS: 19
AA: 18

Bio: 19
Ochem:18 (ran out of time on this one)
Gchem:21
RC:19
PAT: 18
QR:14

Im retaking the DAT because my undergrad GPA is low. I will be finishing my masters in the end of July.

Also, thanks for the suggestions froggbuster.

 

[tmirchel]

campbells bio book works if you have the time to read key points and weak areas.

 

[addis4ever]

Hey Smilemaker12, i have the same stats as you do (low GPA). I have one question though. As I was applying to masters programs at diff schools they told me i needed to take my DAT first before i even apply. Where did you apply for your masters? and how long did it take you? Thanx.

 

[Smilemaker12]

Hey Smilemaker12, i have the same stats as you do (low GPA). I have one question though. As I was applying to masters programs at diff schools they told me i needed to take my DAT first before i even apply. Where did you apply for your masters? and how long did it take you? Thanx.

I had to take the DAT to get into the Barry's masters program. There's the 1 year, 18 month, and 2 year. I am in the 18 month. Good luck!

 

[MUSCDMD]

All is used was Barron's AP Bio. It's short and to the point. If you know it like the back of your hand, I honestly don't see why you wouldn't at least make 20. Got me a 22 (96%).

 

[LetsGo2DSchool]

All is used was Barron's AP Bio. It's short and to the point. If you know it like the back of your hand, I honestly don't see why you wouldn't at least make 20. Got me a 22 (96%).
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22 AA/ 22 TS/ 20 PAT

4.0 GPA

Maybe your 22 score had something to do with your 4.0 that you so proudly advertise in your signature. If I had a 4.0 instead of a 3.98 (no joke), I guess I would let everyone know too.

Perhaps you naturally know more biology than most who open a Barron's AP Bio book for the first time.

Even with my 3.98, I'm not taking anything for granted and am using as many bio resources as possible.

 

[Potatochips]

Maybe your 22 score had something to do with your 4.0 that you so proudly advertise in your signature. If I had a 4.0 instead of a 3.98 (no joke), I guess I would let everyone know too.

Perhaps you naturally know more biology than most who open a Barron's AP Bio book for the first time.

Even with my 3.98, I'm not taking anything for granted and am using as many bio resources as possible.

+1

I would advertise too if I was from top 20 college with 4.0 but I highly doubt MUSCDMD is from any top tier college

 

[TheIceCreamTruk]

Hi, I am retaking the DAT and was wondering what I could use to improve my bio score? The last time i took the DAT, I studied the destroyer, KBB, and Cliffs AP Bio. I got a 19 on the bio section. I didn't do well in my pre-reqs, so I need the DATs to help me make up for it. ... what should I use to improve my score? Thanks.

You might also want to try Schaum's Biology Outlines? I know people have recommended it on this forum and I used it in my study and found it to be extremely helpful. I used that along with ExamKrackers 2003 addition and I think it was more than sufficient in covering each topic. I never used the Cliffs so I'm not sure how that might be similar/different but I think the Schaum's and ExamKrackers might be worth a look if you have time.

 

[Smilemaker12]

Thinkwell's Biology video series is really good and has almost all of the topics you need to know for the DAT.

I'd recommend getting a copy of Campbell's though to fill in gaps in knowledge you have.

Where can I get the Thinkwell's Biology video series? I went online but there were a few websites to choose from.