Topscore tests and how to use them

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dentisttobeDMD

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Hello,
I have a few questions about topscore. can we take the tests multiple times or are they made to be done just once? also, is it a good idea to spend time with topscore questions as practice or just to get used to the style of the test and timing issue? is it better to space out the tests or take all three, three days in a row? this is my first time taking the DAT and not sure the best way to use this program. all your feedbacks will be greatly appreciated. thanks!
 
i have the same question- take all 3 topscore tests all in a row or take them spread out with days in between?
 
Take the tests, full length, as practice tests. Pretend they are the real thing. Take them at the same time your DAT is scheduled. After you have finished, go through all the wrong answers and understand why they are wrong. Also understadn all the questions you made an educated guess on. After the first test, your weak areas will surely be highlighted. Study those, take the next test, rinse, repeat for test 3. Do this like 2 weeks before your exam. So test one -> 2 weeks, test 2 -> one week, test 3 -> 3days. The scores on topscore are genereally +1 or +2 lower than real thing (for science) so and 18 on topscore may lead to a 20 on the real DAT, if you study what you werent understanding. PAT is easier than real thing (get Crack DAT). RC is easier. QR is similar.
 
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