When to take DAT

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Don't they say to take the DAT in the summer of second year. Here's the problem though, I'm taking chemistry in the fall semester of second year, Chem 2 in the spring semester, therefore doing Orgo 1 in the summer semester of second year. Also I haven't taken Biology 1 yet, I have done the Biology course based on evolution and stuff already.

So the question is will I be able to take the DAT without having finished Orgo. But at the same time this is considering the American DAT. I'm a Canadian undergrad, so would taking the Canadian DAT be the better course of action considering there is no Orgo.

Thanks

 

[kimball]

Its summer of your Junior year (third year) so that you can apply during that summer and be able to matriculate once you graduate your fourth year.
I would absolutely not take it before you finish Bio 1+2, Gen Chem and Orgo.

 

[fogorvostan]

Summer after junior year is usually once you have finished most of your prereqs. I would wait until you have finished gen chem 1 and 2, bio 1 and 2, and orgo 1 and 2. Some people have obviously taken it before finishing those courses and have done well but there's no need for you to do it that early.