Some Prep Material Questions

[Panther5]

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I own a mac and it is to my understanding that TOPSCORE runs only on windows machines. I have read on other threads that people have gotten it to work on their macs by running parallels or bootcamp, but as I do not have access to a windows os cd key, that is not a viable option for me. I was wondering how other people who own macs went about this problem.

My second question is about how to study for RC. It seems like people strongly suggest using CDR. Is that the general consensus on the best resource for RC? I acknowledge that there are obviously tips and tricks that work when doing RC problems, but buying CDR, or any test prep material for that matter, devoted to the RC question seem a little unnecessary to me; I guess I'm trying to say that I feel like KBB will suffice.

Lastly, for people that have used Qvault and Math destroyer, would you say it is worth the money or do you think that other sources, such as Chad's, KBB, and DAT Destroyer are sufficient.

 

[tayloreve]

I think I'm going to borrow my boyfriends laptop to run Topscore on....I don't feel like downloading windows or whatever.. too much of a hassle 😳

 

[Panther5]

bump

 

[Panther5]

anyone else have any suggestions?

 

[DentalDiva RDH]

I'm not sure there is another way. I have a mac and downloaded a virtual box. The only other option you really have is to borrow a PC of someone else, or if you haven't already, ask around to see if anyone has a generic windows cd, or the real thing! You'd be surprised how many people have a windows cd laying around. I don't know, if it's that pressing, buy the windows cd?

I haven't taken my DAT yet, but I am using CDR and it's good practice. I thought it was challenging to begin with, especially with it loaded with tone and inference questions. I recently went from getting 16s to getting 22s, but honestly that's just because my exam is right around the corner, mentally I have no choice. Not sure how much of that has to do with me actually using CDR. I feel it's good material and worth it, based on other materials I have tried.