studying materials

[jujubug]

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Hi guys,

I recently started studying for the DAT..I know many of you said taking the Kaplan course was not too worth it..but for it is more of a motivation =]

Anyway, over the weekend, I looked over the Kaplan bio section of their bluebook and also looked at some of MCAT materials I got to obtain from my friends.. but I was thinking since MCAT expects different materials or at least in a different direction so do you think it's better for me to look over other DAT studying materials?

Is it enough to absorb materials from the Kaplan blue book and then study Achiever and Destroyer afterwards? Studying all together won't be efficient, I assume? I am first trying to compile info I need to absorb and then absorb them...so I can practice problems and taking tests after the course is over..

Also for the RC, do you guys think studying off of MCAT 101 passages is a great idea? Is there a good book I can use to study RC?? How about PAT??



Sorry for the long question...but thanks a bunch for alll your input =]

 

[whoaaitzkyle]

My friend is taking the MCAT on the 24th so we've been studying together. He doesn't know half the stuff I know and he's scoring a 34 average on his MCAT practice exams. On the other hand, there have been several people who have taken the DAT after they scored poorly on the MCATs and have done fairly well.

All in all, to be safe, I'd stick with DAT study materials if you are studying for the DAT. I have Exam Krackers and basic books like that but I wouldn't go any more in depth than basic sciences. I'd say your best bet is to know everything in the blue book...once you feel comfortable with the material move onto the Destroyer to solidify the concepts. Use Achiever afterwards as a study guide...many people say achiever is more difficult than the actual thing. MCAT is half knowledge and half application. In the science sections you have new material being presented in an article you read and you have to apply it whereas the DAT is straight up memorization and regurgitating the information you need on the test. good luck with your studies!!