When should I take DAT?

[Fashionation]

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I have been studying while working full time. It's been on and off due to distractions from work but finished reviews and I am in the mood of getting the exam done. I still need some time to practice before the test.

I had planned to take it in mid-April, having a week off and cramming the comprehensive review right before the exam for the best efficiency, but just figured no a-week-off is available in April and May until mid-June.🙁

Which would you recommend...is a-week of cramming should help much and it's not too late to take it in June, or, continuous, but limited hours of study/day with work distractions can still make a good score so get it done as planned in April without intensive hours review.

If taking in April, I guess I can retake in July or Aug in case, if taking in June, it will be Sept. Don't know what will work.

Need your advice...How I should schedule...😕

 

[ushaseos]

Have you done any practice tests and/or do you feel ready? I studied while working full time and made a good score. I of course had thanksgiving break about 20 days before my DAT and that did help out immensely, but the same amount of work could have been spread over 3 weeks without any loss in efficiency.

I'd definitely say take it in April/May so that you have everything ready for June apps. Taking it in June isn't too late, but you'll have to make sure you get a good score since re-taking it in September might not be the best option.

 

[Fashionation]

I appreciate your opinion made based on your real experience. Badly hope I can get out of this schedule and be free but it dosn't seem to be realistic and I should deal with my hours.

Destroyer I have finished along with chad's, Kaplan BB, Barrons AP Bio and some chapters from Schaum(Cliffs never attracted to me by some reason). Qvault Bio, I had all 5 tests 18 so far. Some said in real test usually 2 points more than qvault I don't know how true it is. I also finished Math Destroyer once.

I just bought Crack Reading and have some hope about PAT from the Crack.

About 100 questions were what I could do per day. How did you manage your time? I made up my mind this morning that I am taking before May 10 and now I re assure by reaing your opinion.

 

[Dotoday]

Do the practice tests and evaluate your performance. If you are not happy with it. I suggest more time studying, not cramming. If you are happy with your performance and feel ready, then take DAT without cramming. Hope this helps. Good luck.

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[ushaseos]

I appreciate your opinion made based on your real experience. Badly hope I can get out of this schedule and be free but it dosn't seem to be realistic and I should deal with my hours.

Destroyer I have finished along with chad's, Kaplan BB, Barrons AP Bio and some chapters from Schaum(Cliffs never attracted to me by some reason). Qvault Bio, I had all 5 tests 18 so far. Some said in real test usually 2 points more than qvault I don't know how true it is. I also finished Math Destroyer once.

I just bought Crack Reading and have some hope about PAT from the Crack.

About 100 questions were what I could do per day. How did you manage your time? I made up my mind this morning that I am taking before May 10 and now I re assure by reaing your opinion.

I'll be honest with you, the first month of studying I did the practice work and notes-making during all odd hours of the day.

The second month of prep I did CDP and CDR and some random science practice and I used to get up early in the morning to finish CDP and CDR test (1 test ever day). I'd do science practice while working (as a tutor) and at night I'd analyze CDP/CDR test so I'd know mistake before doing the next one.

The third month was rough. Full practice tests meant I'd have to spend 5 hours+ each day I decided to do one. All in all I think I did over 15 practice tests, and I reduced my hours from 7-8 per day to about 6. With commute of 1 hour each way I was at work 8 hours. There were days when I woke up at 4:30 or 5:00 and started my full length practice DAT and ended around 10:30-11:00 (DAT + Analysis), This month = no socialization. The only thing was during thanksgiving I did 7 tests in 8 days so I had 8-9 more tests to do in the rest of the month.

Don't let my time-management be a blue print since I am a disorganized person by nature 😳. I am just trying to tell you exactly what I did so you can formulate what'll work for you.

 

[Fashionation]

thank you i have been encouraged.