starting to study for DAT

[moosefox]

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Hi, everyone! I am starting to prepare for the DAT and I would like some advice on what materials to buy. I've already purchased Cliffs AP Bio, Barrons, Kaplan blue book, and Destroyer. I've also downloaded all of Chad's videos. What are some other good sources for practice problems? My main concern is with actual computerized practice tests. I want them to be fairly representative of the actual DAT. In your opinion, is Topscore or Achiever better? I've heard that Achiever is more difficult than the actual DAT, but the reviews for Topscore are all over the place. Some say it's too easy, some say it's too hard.

I plan to study at least 3 hours a day, 4 days a week for three months. Will this be a sufficient amount of time? What type of schedule has worked for you and how did you use your study materials? Did getting a tutor or taking the Kaplan course help with your weaker areas?

Thank you for your time and input 🙂

 

[Cofo]

I'm taking the DAT in 5 weeks, and aside from reading once thru cliffsAPbio during the summer, i am just now beginning to study for the DAT. I am studying 8-10 hours per day, 6 days a week. You definitely have all of the best resources to study, so good job there. I plan on buying BOTH...topscore and achiever.