Taking the DAT

[RHONDAROBINSON]

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Hello All,
The advice I am about to ask sound like a no-brainer, but I thought that I would get you all opinion. Right now I am studying for the DAT and I do not feel that I have enough time to study. I am totally tired when I come home from work looking at reports all day and running around like a chicken without a head.

My question is should I apply for dental school knowing that I am not ready to take the DAT now. I am scheduled to take the DAT in September. I feel that if I spend all this money on applying to schools and get a low score on the DAT in September or November that it is wasted. I have gotten permission to take the DAT until MAY 2010. I am a non-traditional student. Should I just concentration on getting a good score and apply next cycle after I get my DAT Scores? I am ashame to say that my last DAT Score in 2006 was a 14. How can I get a 22. I have the Destroyer and Chad's reviews. Advice welcomed.

 

[dfymarine]

what I would suggest is:


Only apply when you are ready

When you are studying, learn the basics slowly and down cold!

after that, just use the destroyer to practice over, over, and over until you are comfortable with it.

At last, purchase the Topscore to practice a week before the DAT.


This shouldn't take more than 2 months of time. If you think you can do it, then DO IT. (remember that the applicants here on SDN were able to do so, it is not impossible)

 

[nze82]

It's a waste of money and time to take the DAT, if you feel unprepared. You'll end up with a low DAT score on your 2nd try, which wouldn't look good on your application. I suggest you wait until you're ready (even if that means applying for next cycle).
How can you boost that score?
Go through these forums, and you'll find lots and lots of information about various resources, studying strategies, etc.

Good Luck👍