** Updated Information for the 2016 DAT from the ADA **

[Ari Rezaei]

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I got some good news for everyone! Yesterday, the ADA updated the DAT webpage under DAT Newsletters to say the changes they talked about are no longer being implemented. Below is the message reprinted in full:

"Please note that all DAT content changes indicated in Volumes 4 and 5 of the DAT Newsletters will no longer be implemented. This includes changes to the Biology, Quantitative Reasoning, and Critical Thinking sections."

Volumes 4 and 5 of the DAT Newsletters were the ones that said they were changing around the biology section, and removing/adding sections to the QR section. So please, especially now, do not neglect trigonometry, geometry, conversions, etc. because you heard the DAT was changing. All these subjects are still important for you to study to do well on the test.

Note it's still possible the test will change going forward, but at least we know it's remaining the same for now. When we get more information I'll continue to update everyone.

My recommendation is to study how we always have, and that is the path to the highest scores. If you continue to work hard and study, you will do well, that will always be true. At least this will relieve some anxiety a few students have shared with me 🙂

 

[JLT223]

Solid post is solid

 

[DAT Destroyer]

I have known this for months and tried to calm students down that were stressed out with all the worry of changes. I guess we can put this never ending discussion to rest for now.

I do believe the questions have become more difficult throughout the years. Although they are not making the changes they previously indicated it does not mean they can not add new and more challenging style questions on the DAT.

So stay on your toes and study hard, their are no short cuts to a high DAT score.

Good luck to everyone in their studies!

Nancy

FYI - Here is the link that you can find updated info about the DAT, etc. It's available for all.

http://www.ada.org/en/education-careers/dental-admission-test/

 

[MDloyal001]

I got some good news for everyone! Yesterday, the ADA updated the DAT webpage under DAT Newsletters to say the changes they talked about are no longer being implemented. Below is the message reprinted in full:

"Please note that all DAT content changes indicated in Volumes 4 and 5 of the DAT Newsletters will no longer be implemented. This includes changes to the Biology, Quantitative Reasoning, and Critical Thinking sections."

Volumes 4 and 5 of the DAT Newsletters were the ones that said they were changing around the biology section, and removing/adding sections to the QR section. So please, especially now, do not neglect trigonometry, geometry, conversions, etc. because you heard the DAT was changing. All these subjects are still important for you to study to do well on the test.

Note it's still possible the test will change going forward, but at least we know it's remaining the same for now. When we get more information I'll continue to update everyone.

My recommendation is to study how we always have, and that is the path to the highest scores. If you continue to work hard and study, you will do well, that will always be true. At least this will relieve some anxiety a few students have shared with me 🙂

Oh shut up! You're a copy cat with a hideous face. 😱

 

[DJI]

This was very nice of you to post Ari. I'm sure a lot of students will feel more relieved going into their studies, I know I would

Oh shut up! You're a copy cat with a hideous face. 😱

Is this an inside joke? I don't understand, because to me this just sounds inappropriate.

 

[PreDent90024]

Since the changes will not be implemented in the 2016 DAT, do you guys think the 2015 version of the DAT destroyer will be good enough? Or should I invest in the 2016 version?

 

[matteral]

Since the changes will not be implemented in the 2016 DAT, do you guys think the 2015 version of the DAT destroyer will be good enough? Or should I invest in the 2016 version?

If you already have the 2015, I personally wouldn't spend on the 2016. Depends on your finances