The higher up AA scores go, what's the difference

[FlowerGirl35]

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In terms of the number of questions one gets wrong?

For instance, the number of questions wrong between a 21AA and a 23AA? What is it? like 2-3?

 

[8_man]

Something like that. Depends on the test you're given.

 

[FlowerGirl35]

Something like that. Depends on the test you're given.

Obviously I'm implying its the same test version. Just the differential here. So 2-3, huh. Wow.

 

[8_man]

Obviously I'm implying its the same test version. Just the differential here. So 2-3, huh. Wow.

I don't think you understand what I'm saying. Even if it were the same test, it can be scaled differently in comparison to others.

Example:
Test A (More easy questions, 3 question differential)

21AA = -10 per section
23AA = -7 per section​

Test B (More hard questions, 6 question differential)

21AA = -14 per section
23AA = -8 per section​

 

[Likkriue]

It depends on the section. You could drop from a 30 to a 26 form just 1 question. Thats 4 points that could be added to the AA. I was 1 question off a 23.

 

[schmoob]

There are lots of factors. Your distribution of scores in your AA is important. Since it is an average, your 21AA can be a 19.6-20.4. From there, it depends on the section. If you got a lower score on something like let's say QR (17 for example), then it will be a much larger number than @Likkriue mentioned.

 

[Likkriue]

There are lots of factors. Your distribution of scores in your AA is important. Since it is an average, your 21AA can be a 19.6-20.4. From there, it depends on the section. If you got a lower score on something like let's say QR (17 for example), then it will be a much larger number than @Likkriue mentioned.

Yup, which is why they should add decimals to dat scores. A 20.6 and a 21.4, a huge .8 gap are both considered the same AA.

 

[DMikes]

Man, if I would've gotten 1 more gen chem question right....

 

[FlowerGirl35]

I don't think you understand what I'm saying. Even if it were the same test, it can be scaled differently in comparison to others.

Example:
Test A (More easy questions, 3 question differential)

21AA = -10 per section
23AA = -7 per section​

Test B (More hard questions, 6 question differential)

21AA = -14 per section
23AA = -8 per section​

I never contended that two different tests could not be scaled differently. Again, implying the same version. With your made-up example, I took your 2-3 differential.

 

[8_man]

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[FlowerGirl35]

Clearly you don't understand anything.

Like I said, I took your made-up 2-3 differential example.

Obviously the differentials vary for different test versions. Your post was wholly moot. Don't be upset that you can't take into account every variable and conjure up a definite answer--you can't. And I reported you for the ad hominem. Your lack of professionalism and maturity is why you won't even break the interview process--rightfully so.

Edit: I like how your GPA is above a 4.0--lovin' the grade inflation at your school!

 

[8_man]

Like I said, I took your made-up 2-3 differential example.

Obviously the differentials vary for different test versions. Your post was wholly moot. Don't be upset that you can't take into account every variable and conjure up a definite answer--you can't. And I reported you for the ad hominem. Your lack of professionalism and maturity is why you won't even break the interview process--rightfully so.

Edit: I like how your GPA is above a 4.0--love the grade inflation at your school!

Yup, my immaturity is definitely showing.


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[asdf99]

Like I said, I took your made-up 2-3 differential example.

Obviously the differentials vary for different test versions. Your post was wholly moot. Don't be upset that you can't take into account every variable and conjure up a definite answer--you can't. And I reported you for the ad hominem. Your lack of professionalism and maturity is why you won't even break the interview process--rightfully so.

Edit: I like how your GPA is above a 4.0--lovin' the grade inflation at your school![/

Jumping on that internal attribution train

 

[lemoncurry]

keep it professional

 

[LuckBloodandSweat]

Maybe I was one question away from a 24 😉. Gosh darn why didn't I get that 30 GC xD. I agree with @8_man about how the scoring works. On one test if it's easier you'll drop more points and on another if you get one wrong you may still have a 29-30. I do think the DAT is scored very fairly and is pretty consistent across most test takers. I know you're feeling impatient right now but all you can do is wait.

 

[deleted678432]

I love SDN sometimes

 

[Charles_Darwin]

It depends on the section. You could drop from a 30 to a 26 form just 1 question. Thats 4 points that could be added to the AA. I was 1 question off a 23.

How'd you know you were 1 away from a 23? I feel like if I knew something like that, I'd get random pangs of regret haha.

 

[Likkriue]

How'd you know you were 1 away from a 23? I feel like if I knew something like that, I'd get random pangs of regret haha.

Lol I pretty much needed 2 points in any section to get a 23. So getting 1 extra question right in my gen chem/orgo would shoot it up.

 

[bsfree]

The higher up AA scores go, the more prepared and intelligent you are.

 

[gidoc3]

Quick question, for bootcamp if you're taking full lengths and then over time and go back to section tests to see your improvement what do you think this means in terms of what scores to expect on the actual dat:

Full length
bio 15
Gchem 15
O Chem 19

Section test
Bio 22
Gchem 20
O Chem 23

 

[8_man]

Quick question, for bootcamp if you're taking full lengths and then over time and go back to section tests to see your improvement what do you think this means in terms of what scores to expect on the actual dat:

Full length
bio 15
Gchem 15
O Chem 19

Section test
Bio 22
Gchem 20
O Chem 23

That's really hard to say. With any retake, you will usually score higher simply because you've already seen the questions before (even if you feel that you've forgotten all about it).

IMO, those retake scores look great. Don't get complacent though. Keep studying!

 

[LuckBloodandSweat]

Practice exams are a reasonable gauge but don't solely rely on them. Just keep studying! Ik i'd be way too bored if I didn't have prac exams to do.