Timeline for DAT Studying

[nucshuc]

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OK guys, I've got 4 weeks left. I've been through destryoer gen chem and orgo 1x, half of the destroyer bio questions, chad's videos, DAT genius tests 1/2, and DAT bootcamp test 1/2

My proposed timeline:

Finish the remaining DAT Genius tests first since I like their PAT explanations the best
Finish the remaining destroyer biology questions and review all the gen chem and organic questions I got wrong in destroyer 5 days
Finish the remaining DAT Bootcamp exams 1 week to sound up my PA
Review my biology notes I made based on Feralis notes, Ty Jacobs notes, DAT genius / bootcamp and Destroyer biology 2 days

My question is what I should do with my last week

1) Spend one week reviewing everything I didn't understand (I try to keep a log as I'm going of things I get wrong).
2) Get Crack DAT and try to learn more new material?

Basically is it better to review in the last week or try to cram in more application? I learn better through application, but I'm worried that it might be too late in the game to start learning more.

Thanks

 

[Graffix]

I would spend the last week before the test to review everything that you learned before and material that you didn't fully understand. This will help you solidify everything you have been working on in the weeks before. I wouldn't try to learn new material the week before because it can easily escalate into panic. Crack DAT science i've heard is too specific (feel free to research yourself)- you're much better off reviewing chad notes, feralis, destroyer, etc.

 

[dfamson]

crack DAT is a waste, don't get. I think you are good with material, QVault BIO if you need some more questions on bio, but doing everything you said above is a good idea.

 

[flossit]

OK guys, I've got 4 weeks left. I've been through destryoer gen chem and orgo 1x, half of the destroyer bio questions, chad's videos, DAT genius tests 1/2, and DAT bootcamp test 1/2

My proposed timeline:

Finish the remaining DAT Genius tests first since I like their PAT explanations the best
Finish the remaining destroyer biology questions and review all the gen chem and organic questions I got wrong in destroyer 5 days
Finish the remaining DAT Bootcamp exams 1 week to sound up my PA
Review my biology notes I made based on Feralis notes, Ty Jacobs notes, DAT genius / bootcamp and Destroyer biology 2 days

My question is what I should do with my last week

1) Spend one week reviewing everything I didn't understand (I try to keep a log as I'm going of things I get wrong).
2) Get Crack DAT and try to learn more new material?

Basically is it better to review in the last week or try to cram in more application? I learn better through application, but I'm worried that it might be too late in the game to start learning more.

Thanks

How do you score on DAT Genius?

 

[nucshuc]

Thanks for the advice guys, I will stick to the materials I have and focus on reviewing.

How do you score on DAT Genius?

Flossit, I've been doing pretty well. Sciences scoring 21-24, PAT 21-23, RC 19-22, QR 20-22. If you're struggling with a section, just make sure you're reading and learning

 

[flossit]

Thanks for the advice guys, I will stick to the materials I have and focus on reviewing.


Flossit, I've been doing pretty well on DAT Genius. Sciences scoring 21-24, PAT 21-23, RC 19-22, QR 20-22. If you're struggling with a section, just make sure you're reading and learning from the explanations and you'll improve - treat it as a learning material, not a score indicator.

How is it compared to Bootcamp? I plan to buy one but am not sure which one would ne better?

 

[nucshuc]

How is it compared to Bootcamp? I plan to buy one but am not sure which one would ne better?

Truthfully, I'd say get both. The whole application cycle with applications, interviews etc. is already so expensive that you want to do as well as you can on your DAT and hopefully only have to take the DAT once and apply once.

Combined they come to around $200, which is far worth it as they'll help you do better on your DAT. Genius has better explanations for the test questions, but bootcamp serves as a good continuation. And with the two of them you'll have lots of practice, which is most important for the DAT. I'd seriously consider investing in both considering how much money you'll spend applying (and have spent to even get to this point of taking the DAT).

 

[Graffix]

I too would say to get both. They compliment each other very well. @nucshuc nice dude! You've scored higher than I ever did on practices. Keep on it!

 

[dfamson]

Thanks for the advice guys, I will stick to the materials I have and focus on reviewing.


Flossit, I've been doing pretty well on DAT Genius. Sciences scoring 21-24, PAT 21-23, RC 19-22, QR 20-22. If you're struggling with a section, just make sure you're reading and learning from the explanations and you'll improve - treat it as a learning material, not a score indicator.

If you are scoring that well on Genius, you are ready for the DAT.

 

[flossit]

Truthfully, I'd say get both. The whole application cycle with applications, interviews etc. is already so expensive that you want to do as well as you can on your DAT and hopefully only have to take the DAT once and apply once.

Combined they come to around $200, which is far worth it as they'll help you do better on your DAT. Genius has better explanations for the test questions, but bootcamp serves as a good continuation. And with the two of them you'll have lots of practice, which is most important for the DAT. I'd seriously consider investing in both considering how much money you'll spend applying (and have spent to even get to this point of taking the DAT).

Which one is more representative of real DAT?

 

[nucshuc]

Which one is more representative of real DAT?

According to some friends in my predent club, both are harder than the real DAT - but that's good because it better prepares you. DAT Bootcamp is supposed to be closer in some sections, DAT Genius is supposed to be closer in others.