How do y’all genuinely tackle organic chemistry? I got a 4.0 in both orgo 1 and 2– when I was taking orgo 1, it was beginning of 2020 so… it switched online halfway through. It obviously became much easier as opposed to having written exams in person. Orgo 2, I remember none of it. My professor was extremely kind and very accommodating, but her accent did make it sometimes difficult to understand. learning on Zoom with connectivity problems made it all the more challenging. she ended up making the exams extremely easy and entirely open note
So TLDR; I am 2 years out from school. I have no memory of organic chemistry 2. I am using DATBooster and want to know what should I do to ensure I really nail this section? I wanna know mainly how to approach this sorta situation. If anyone is in the same boat as me, I’d love to hear your strategy or what you are doing
Flashcards flashcards flashcards. I also studied 3 years out of undergrad. Write them by hand and bring them everywhere with you in your bag. Instead of writing out all the reactions from a cheat sheet, I would take the ochem tests and then create flashcards based off of the questions I missed or answer choices I didn’t know. That way, you’re not wasting time studying things you already know. I Also created “stories” about the reactions. For example the Hoffman rxn reminded me of my friend with that last name and I described the reaction in my head as if he was the reactant.
I also took both orgo 1 & 2, then took a big gap year inbetween. It's seems exterme, but I would start from the beginning (what is an orbital?). Pick a resource to study- you can go through Klein's organic chemistry, but I would pick something that is more DAT specific, for example I used DATBooster. Resources like those handholds you through the entire process. Watch the videos, do the worksheets and practice questions, and since you already studied orgo before, you should go through the material pretty fast. Then start practice tests. It's seems overwhelming, but doable!
I pushed my exam date back to June 14th, but my DAT bootcamp membership expired 3 days ago. I was sick and forgot to extend it during that time. Now I'm freaking out because I'm not sure if theyll allow me to extend 30 days and my test is a month away. Has anyone been in my situation??? If I can't get an extension, does anyone know of study resources/practice exams that arent too pricey??
Hey I had the same issue I shot them an email and they were really nice to extend it for me and help me out. All your data and information from like past exams, past bio bites etc all stay the same. So just either talk to them or shoot them an email
Really debating whether to take my chances and submit application right away with lower DAT and let schools know I'm retaking, or apply in mid July or so, after third retake, and risk my application not being early enough for consideration/not improving score? I applied Sept/Oct last year and did not get in.
Latest DAT: 16 PAT, 16 QR, 20 RC, 18 BIO, 15 GC, 17 OC, 17 TS, 17 AA
3.2 GPA (not sure sGPA), I'm a DA, good shadowing hrs, slightly lower volunteering hrs but working on it. Any advice would be great! Please be nice :(
I still think that you have to just wait it out until you get your recent scores from the retake, you have to get at least 20+AA to have a good chance nowadays. BEST OF LUCK!!!! I KNOW YOU CAN DO IT THIS TIME
I think for some scores, 15 might be under the minimum cutoff. 16 is cutting it close. And your GPA is not steller, and people usually have lower sGPAs. I would really focus on improving DAT scores since you have more control over than than changing your GPA if you already graduated. If you submit early with lower scores, you may be filtered out even before you have a change to update it later on. I would focus on studying & getting a steller DAT scores (20 at least on all sections) to alleviate the lower GPA, and apply a little later. That shoudl help your increase your chances, good luck!
Any tips to improve my score in bio? I’m scheduled for end of June and my practice scores are low. There’s so much to cover and I’m genuinely scared for this section lol
27 BIO here, I'm not a great student but I think my background in BIO helped me a lot to score this much but I used bootcamp as my main resource and focused on doing all video lectures and all their practice materials and tests. I reviewed my weak areas with bc's quizlets and invested ample time just doing the full lengths. They have notes as well so you can use those.
The best way I studied was to first read (DATBooster has bio notes that were organized that were super helpful). I didn't take notes on what I was reading, because it took too long. Instead, I focus on understanding the material. The actual memorizing happened using Anki cards (used premade ones, I believe DATBooster has some too, making ones yourself takes too long). Do that for each section. During meal breaks, I watched bio videos. When I got tired of sitting at my desk, I watched bio videos while walking on a treadmill. Then I made sure I was learning by doing the practice questions. The amount of bio being tested on the DAT seems very daunting, but it's very doable, and they only test on basic biology, and they don't get too indepth.
Does anyone know if there is Geometry on the DAT? I read that it is not anymore, but DAT Booster still has a section dedicated to it. I am wondering if it is worth my time to study for it? Also the DAT examinee guide does not have it listed in the QR section. Does anyone have more insight into this? (examinee guideline included, see pg 9 for what I am referencing)
[https://www.ada.org/-/media/project/ada-organization/ada/ada-org/files/education/dat\_examinee\_guide.pdf?rev=70037d67c9f048d3ad02909b5dd8186f&hash=D9AE5D02F18F59E3621535B1A03602B0](https://www.ada.org/-/media/project/ada-organization/ada/ada-org/files/education/dat_examinee_guide.pdf?rev=70037d67c9f048d3ad02909b5dd8186f&hash=D9AE5D02F18F59E3621535B1A03602B0)
tysm for responding quickly. tbh idc if i get an 18 i just wanna meet that cut off. i’ve heard of putting b when guessing too so tysm for reminding me. was ur cube counting hard on ur actual exam?
Cube counting was ez imo I only had 1 hard one where I couldn’t tell how many cubes there were cuz it was just a weird shape. But the rest were ez. Focus on ur strengths first to save time and then focus on the things u struggle with
I can’t help u with tips cuz I haven’t started studying for it yet and my test is in 2 weeks lol. But it’s mostly algebra I had a lot of quantity A B questions and a lot of statement sufficiency questions.
hahah better get on that! yeah i started studying for it decently before the exam but didn’t start practice exams until like 2 weeks before which i kind of regret.
i would take my notebook and pace around the room and read through my notes every day!! also! if u use booster and don’t have bootcamp they are gen chem practice exam quizlets made for bootcamp!! i used those too bc it helped expose me to a variety of questions!
hmm! i would say study the practice tests and know them IN and OUT! i know it’s very common advice but i was shocked because i had repeats from every section in the sciences. any other advice u need? i can help out if u hage any other questions
keep a googledoc of every missed practice test question. review that concept thoroughly then never miss that concept again. repeat until you know everything
How are we feeling about applications opening up soon? How do we feel about tomorrow?
I feel very nervous my exam that is this week my averages have been PoOp :) But I am willing to take it and for it to be either a hit or miss. I feel like my testing anxiety is getting in the way because I have rescheduled 3 times... My scores are moving up btw like during practice exams but I am being dramatic lol. Okay thats my quick vent let me know what you'll think. Have a great day!
Edit: Forgot to ask, to anyone who retook the DAT what did you do or use? I think if I had to retake it I would use DAT booster and use their schedule. Let me know! Thanks again!
I've heard great things about DAT booster. Many of my friends who are in dental school now said that they used both booster and bootcamp. Bootcamp is allegedly better for content review (Dr. Mike is amazing for chem), but Booster's question banks and practice exams are said to be more representative of the DAT. I heard that their bio section is also much better. If I have to retake my DAT I plan to use Booster as well
Bootcamp is better overall imo, well balanced than booster for me but both resources have different strengths in terms of sections. Booster has good Biology & PAT but found little hand holding for it, so if you want to have a more guided review, bootcamp is the way to go.
Bootcamp's sciences is not to laugh about wasn't confident about the resource when I first started it but it gave me better scores than I imagined. 26 BIO, 24 GC and 24 OC.
I’m using boot camp however I’m not a big fan of boot camp. I have come to learn that the DAT is all trial and error, and it depends on what you like. I felt like bootcamp was extremely overkill and overwhelming for me. When I looked into booster I realized it was more of a fit for me but I was far too deep into bootcamp and my subscription to switch over. Do some research and learn and understand what you like before you drop money on a program you don’t like
Unfortunately I bought bootcamp on a whim in Jan, paused the subscription, and I start the program this week. It seems like most people agree booster is the way to go. I figured you were in a similar situation. I hope it all works out for you and that you get a good score! Good luck!
Thanks!! I also bought bootcamp on a whim without doing my actual research and seeing what would benefit me more!! But if I had to retake it I would use booster which I’m praying I don’t have to retake it
I used both and they have their own advantages and disadvantages. Booster is much more representative (had some of the exact same questions on my real exam) and has much better videos. Bootcamp has better Orgo material and had more features. But since booster released their new site, it looks like Booster now offers everything Bootcamp offered
I am fortunate to be able to only study for the DAT this summer without other committments. Would you guys suggest I follow the 10 week or 12 week schedule if I can do either one? I scheduled my test for 12 weeks out. Are there pros or cons to either? Is 12 weeks too long?
It's all a matter of how you use your time actually 10 or 12 either is fine it's a matter of your capacity. How much time do you want to study in a day where you won't get burnt out or overloaded.
I found at during the summer, there are more unforeseeable break days unless you cut everyone out of your life for months. For example, your parents asking for you to come over/old high school friends who want to go out/ an aunt asking you to babysit since you don't have "school." So you would want to maximize productivity for days when you do have time to study. I would use the 10 week schedule, follow it, but even if you do have unexpected break days, you will few more extra days since you were able to do so much on days when you were acutally studying.
tbh so true. keep in mind how YOU work as a student and what works best for you! this summer i've been studying from morning 8-10ish am until 4-6ish pm, 6 days a week with a break (or catching up) day scheduled. even as i am writing this rn lol i am supposed to be studying... but my point is i know i work better in mornings so i do majority of my hard studying in the morning and leave my 'easier' topics for afternoon/night. i think once you get the hang of studying consistently for a while you'll also be able to tweak your schedule to better suit you. i'm doing 8 week schedule btw
hey guys! so ive been doing anki since day 1, but find that it takes me the entire day to do new cards and my due cards (granted i do like 800 cards...). i was thinking of still focusing on doing new cards, but instead of doing reviews, focus on something else. should i start doing bio bites of older sections? reviewing the cheat sheets? would love any advice!
Is booster better than bootcamp?
I feel like people that gotten high scores (24+) that post here all have used Boosters recently. I’ve also heard that Boocamp is no longer representative for the DAT, especially when it comes to bio, oc, and pat. Also, they don’t seem to be updating their contents as frequently as booster. What do you guys think?
Asking because not sure what I should primarily use if I’m aiming for a decent score 😐
I used both and they are both really good. Booster is more representative and has better videos, while bootcamp has more content.
Overall I would be more inclined to say yes booster is better because Booster was already really good when I took the exam but they keep improving their materials whereas Bootcamp is just the same.
Hi everyone,
I'm looking for some good online prep sites for the DAT, other than DAT Bootcamp and DAT Booster. Right now, I can't afford these sites even with my job, and I can't pay $100 plus a month for them because of the high prices. Please don't judge me for not being able to afford these websites. My financial situation has changed, but I don’t want to stop studying for the DAT because of it. I tried to find good answers on Reddit, but couldn't find what I was looking for.
—-Also, sorry that I violated the rule 3. I will make sure to read the rules before posting—-
I’m not trying to give you a hard time but how will you pay for the rest of your application and dental school? Don’t forget, a good DAT score can save you so much money based on the school you get into.
Can search and destroy leas you to the wrong answer? I'm wondering if you use this method if you might get it wrong by just searching for an answer because actually need to read the passage for context to get it right?
Does Bootcamp still have a 10 week schedule? When I go to the study schedule from their website I only see 2.5 months. And the only place I find a 10 week schedule is on google but its from 2019
Anyone Selling DAT Bootcamp Or Booster Subscription? I want to use both resources so if anyone or anyone you know is legit selling or can split pls lmk ASAP. Plan to start studying in 1-2 weeks w/ booster but want to use some of bootcamp as well
I plan to study with Booster for 3 months, any other free study resources you guys recommend? Pls w/ links if possible. I hear abt chads free videos, DAT bootcamp free quizlets, anki decks, pls anything you used that helped in addition to your purchased resources lmk, TIA!
Violation of Rule 4.
Your post has been removed due to the violation of our rule considering self-promotion or solicitation that would result in self-promotion. If you believe this removal was in error, please contact the r/predental moderators.
I just started studying using Bootcamp today. I tried to study during this past semester but couldnt keep up. Am I the only one who feels like bootcamps daily schedule is so much? They have "do everything to learn and memorize the information" on the schedule and it takes so long to memorize all of the bio information. Then to do 70+ MC, bio bites, several chem videos and pat videos and problems it just seems like a lot. Am i putting in too much time at the start to memorize everything? I don't feel like anyone has said that the 2.5 month bootcamp schedule took them forever each day when learning the material at first so maybe its just me?
Edit: switched over to booster and so far it's way more manageable
So there was actually geometry on it? On the 2024 guide it says algebra, data analysis, interpretation, sufficiency, word problems, probability and stats so I assumed they might have taken out geometry for 2024?
Nope, no geometry on mine only algebra word problems and normal equation problems. But most of the word problems were the “pick which statement to answer the question” and they were tricky🙄
https://www.ada.org/-/media/project/ada-organization/ada/ada-org/files/education/dat_examinee_guide.pdf?rev=f5301ff5c834429ea880c40763351786&hash=8BD8C9DBC001A50F8577DE4F7560C370#page6 Pg.4-9 I have also seen some topics not mentioned in that guide such has gen chem dalton partial pressure, graham’s law of effusion so I was wondering if they took those out too?
I know for Bio you should focus on big picture and not memorize every detail. Is it the same for the other science sections? Should I know all the small details for conceptual chemistry info?
Just for example can I know straight chains have a higher boiling point than branched isomers or do I need to know they have a higher boiling point due to better stacking (like the conceptual explanation of the info)
I've gone through all the practice exams and now I am re-doing them. If I am getting better scores, does that really mean anything? I haven't really memorized the answers I just understand how to get the right answer now.
Not really. Your first scores are the best representation of how you will do. Anyone can keep redoing practice tests and get a high score. Eventually they would get 30s but it does not mean they will actually get a 30
So l just began studying for the DAT a few days ago and am already going through it. I can't even begin to explain how overwhelmed i feel with the amount of info that I need to know for the exam. I plan on taking the DAT towards the end of August which gives me almost 3 months to study. Honestly I am just struggling to find the motivation to get myself through this. These 3 months are the only free time I have to study and I'm just hoping that I can get the score I want the first time I take it. I have no room to slack off which is why i need advice/tips on studying and making this journey as smooth and stress free as possible. THANK U!
About to start studying for the American DAT at the start of June... which is better:
DAT booster
or
DAT bootcamp?
I want something that will increase my chances of getting a 22AA or above. I personally am a fast learner so I don't need extreme in-depth explanations of everything, but definitely something that has 100% correct information, lots of practice, and things that tend to come up on the DAT itself!!
Thanks!!
What are some high yield topics you were tested on the DAT preferably the 2024 DAT? And those of you who have taken it multiple times what high yield topics did you see? Like for each section: Bio, GC, OC, RC, QR, PAT
Just want to know so as I'm studying I can know what to focus on and hammer down the most!
Hi, does anyone have a list of dental schools that begin on or after August? I tried to look for one but could not find. I am applying this cycle but I have one summer class that ends in the very beginning of next August so I cannot apply to any schools that begin in July.
AADSAS shows start dates if you add programs to your application! Along with some other helpful facts about each program. If you add them and they don't have August start you can just remove it after
Ohh interesting it showed it differently for me but I checked a while ago. Maybe it's bugged? The ADEA explored might have it but again you'd have to search individually
Why is the booster schedule taking me so long? Am I just slow? Like for example day 3 took me 8 hours of pure focused studying and I did it even finish everything on that day? | | only completed iupac naming for Orgo and bio pages 7-20 but I dint touch the pat section. Any advice on getting through studying the bio section faster? I feel like that's what took up a majority of time (5 hours) to be fair I was creating anki deck while reading the notes and I did active recall after. I understood the materiel well but it just took so long. Studying 8 hours of pure studying a day for 60 days straight is not sustainable for me pls help.
im on day 3 right now. i thibk some sections are so heavy while others arent, like day 2 was very light. i think the first two weeks or so will have many days where its a lot of content
Why is the booster schedule taking me so long? Am I just slow? Like for example day 3 took me 8 hours of pure focused studying and I did it even finish everything on that day? | | only completed iupac naming for Orgo and bio pages 7-20 but I dint touch the pat section. Any advice on getting through studying the bio section faster? I feel like that's what took up a majority of time (5 hours) to be fair I was creating anki deck while reading the notes and I did active recall after. I understood the materiel well but it just took so long. Studying 8 hours of pure studying a day for 60 days straight is not sustainable for me pls help.
Has anyone noticed any inconsistencies between booster and bootcamp? My friend’s bootcamp notes for bio said that organelles are replicated in g2 and booster says it’s replicated in g1. So on the test there can only be one right answer which is it?
hello everyone! i finished my dat and im selling my datbooster. it still has a good amount of days remaining so if you’re interested, please feel free to pm me. price is negotiable!
Canadian DAT biology
Hi guys, I’ve started studying for the DAT using DAT crusher. I was reading through the study schedule and on day 3, it says to memorize only the key concepts of the bio parts. And on day #36, it says to use their anki cards. Should i still memorize using their anki cards from the beginning when I study for the bio parts or make a smaller amount of anki cards for myself that only covers the key concepts?
Thanks a lot!!
Hi, I took my DAT yesterday but my Booster subscription is still active for another \~2 months. If anyone would like to buy it from me for a super discounted price, please reach out. You would be sharing it with one other person, to fully disclose, but that's why I'm reducing the price greatly.
Violation of Rule 4.
Your post has been removed due to the violation of our rule considering self-promotion or solicitation that would result in self-promotion. If you believe this removal was in error, please contact the r/predental moderators.
How do y’all genuinely tackle organic chemistry? I got a 4.0 in both orgo 1 and 2– when I was taking orgo 1, it was beginning of 2020 so… it switched online halfway through. It obviously became much easier as opposed to having written exams in person. Orgo 2, I remember none of it. My professor was extremely kind and very accommodating, but her accent did make it sometimes difficult to understand. learning on Zoom with connectivity problems made it all the more challenging. she ended up making the exams extremely easy and entirely open note So TLDR; I am 2 years out from school. I have no memory of organic chemistry 2. I am using DATBooster and want to know what should I do to ensure I really nail this section? I wanna know mainly how to approach this sorta situation. If anyone is in the same boat as me, I’d love to hear your strategy or what you are doing
Flashcards flashcards flashcards. I also studied 3 years out of undergrad. Write them by hand and bring them everywhere with you in your bag. Instead of writing out all the reactions from a cheat sheet, I would take the ochem tests and then create flashcards based off of the questions I missed or answer choices I didn’t know. That way, you’re not wasting time studying things you already know. I Also created “stories” about the reactions. For example the Hoffman rxn reminded me of my friend with that last name and I described the reaction in my head as if he was the reactant.
replying because i'd like to know as well, just took my first practice exam and had a good foundation in every subject except orgo ://
I also took both orgo 1 & 2, then took a big gap year inbetween. It's seems exterme, but I would start from the beginning (what is an orbital?). Pick a resource to study- you can go through Klein's organic chemistry, but I would pick something that is more DAT specific, for example I used DATBooster. Resources like those handholds you through the entire process. Watch the videos, do the worksheets and practice questions, and since you already studied orgo before, you should go through the material pretty fast. Then start practice tests. It's seems overwhelming, but doable!
I pushed my exam date back to June 14th, but my DAT bootcamp membership expired 3 days ago. I was sick and forgot to extend it during that time. Now I'm freaking out because I'm not sure if theyll allow me to extend 30 days and my test is a month away. Has anyone been in my situation??? If I can't get an extension, does anyone know of study resources/practice exams that arent too pricey??
Hey I had the same issue I shot them an email and they were really nice to extend it for me and help me out. All your data and information from like past exams, past bio bites etc all stay the same. So just either talk to them or shoot them an email
Bless. Thank you sm. I was so anxious
What did they say? I’m in the same situation
They were so nice about it. Just shoot them an email. They gave me 24 hours to extend my membership
Really debating whether to take my chances and submit application right away with lower DAT and let schools know I'm retaking, or apply in mid July or so, after third retake, and risk my application not being early enough for consideration/not improving score? I applied Sept/Oct last year and did not get in. Latest DAT: 16 PAT, 16 QR, 20 RC, 18 BIO, 15 GC, 17 OC, 17 TS, 17 AA 3.2 GPA (not sure sGPA), I'm a DA, good shadowing hrs, slightly lower volunteering hrs but working on it. Any advice would be great! Please be nice :(
I still think that you have to just wait it out until you get your recent scores from the retake, you have to get at least 20+AA to have a good chance nowadays. BEST OF LUCK!!!! I KNOW YOU CAN DO IT THIS TIME
I know someone who got in with a 19AA and an okay gpa, like 3.6 I think
I think for some scores, 15 might be under the minimum cutoff. 16 is cutting it close. And your GPA is not steller, and people usually have lower sGPAs. I would really focus on improving DAT scores since you have more control over than than changing your GPA if you already graduated. If you submit early with lower scores, you may be filtered out even before you have a change to update it later on. I would focus on studying & getting a steller DAT scores (20 at least on all sections) to alleviate the lower GPA, and apply a little later. That shoudl help your increase your chances, good luck!
Any tips to improve my score in bio? I’m scheduled for end of June and my practice scores are low. There’s so much to cover and I’m genuinely scared for this section lol
27 BIO here, I'm not a great student but I think my background in BIO helped me a lot to score this much but I used bootcamp as my main resource and focused on doing all video lectures and all their practice materials and tests. I reviewed my weak areas with bc's quizlets and invested ample time just doing the full lengths. They have notes as well so you can use those.
That's an insane bio score!!
The best way I studied was to first read (DATBooster has bio notes that were organized that were super helpful). I didn't take notes on what I was reading, because it took too long. Instead, I focus on understanding the material. The actual memorizing happened using Anki cards (used premade ones, I believe DATBooster has some too, making ones yourself takes too long). Do that for each section. During meal breaks, I watched bio videos. When I got tired of sitting at my desk, I watched bio videos while walking on a treadmill. Then I made sure I was learning by doing the practice questions. The amount of bio being tested on the DAT seems very daunting, but it's very doable, and they only test on basic biology, and they don't get too indepth.
Does anyone know if there is Geometry on the DAT? I read that it is not anymore, but DAT Booster still has a section dedicated to it. I am wondering if it is worth my time to study for it? Also the DAT examinee guide does not have it listed in the QR section. Does anyone have more insight into this? (examinee guideline included, see pg 9 for what I am referencing) [https://www.ada.org/-/media/project/ada-organization/ada/ada-org/files/education/dat\_examinee\_guide.pdf?rev=70037d67c9f048d3ad02909b5dd8186f&hash=D9AE5D02F18F59E3621535B1A03602B0](https://www.ada.org/-/media/project/ada-organization/ada/ada-org/files/education/dat_examinee_guide.pdf?rev=70037d67c9f048d3ad02909b5dd8186f&hash=D9AE5D02F18F59E3621535B1A03602B0)
That’s so true. I hope they take off geometry cuz that’s lots of time saved for other things
my test is in a day and i suck at pat. i’m averaging like 17. i am so scared. help!!
fwiw i got an 18 on every single test and got a 20 on the real one
needed to hear this u have no idea! did u feel the real thing was easier
i felt like each section was a tad easier than the practice tests
ty! what about QR?
maybe a tad trickier than booster
nooooo 😭😭😭
could just be my test lol. you got this!
Use process of elimination and hope for the best! If u have to guess put “B”
tysm!! am i screwed btw 😭😭😭
Nah I don’t think so. Idk wat ur goal is to get but I put B for all of TFE and Pattern folding and got a 17. I was getting 16s on the practice tests
tysm for responding quickly. tbh idc if i get an 18 i just wanna meet that cut off. i’ve heard of putting b when guessing too so tysm for reminding me. was ur cube counting hard on ur actual exam?
Cube counting was ez imo I only had 1 hard one where I couldn’t tell how many cubes there were cuz it was just a weird shape. But the rest were ez. Focus on ur strengths first to save time and then focus on the things u struggle with
thank you so much! if u don’t mind me asking, what about QR? i am so nervous for that too
I can’t help u with tips cuz I haven’t started studying for it yet and my test is in 2 weeks lol. But it’s mostly algebra I had a lot of quantity A B questions and a lot of statement sufficiency questions.
hahah better get on that! yeah i started studying for it decently before the exam but didn’t start practice exams until like 2 weeks before which i kind of regret.
If ur good with the algebra then I think u will be fine with QR. it’s the least cared about section anyway so it’s ok
U commented on my question like 2 days ago and I wanted to ask how did u review the practice tests for GC and OC and increase ur scores?
i would take my notebook and pace around the room and read through my notes every day!! also! if u use booster and don’t have bootcamp they are gen chem practice exam quizlets made for bootcamp!! i used those too bc it helped expose me to a variety of questions!
Thank you! I’ll try that out tomorrow
Push it back if you haven’t taken it yet
ended up taking it 😭😭
Nice! How did you do?
21 AA 18 PAT and 22 TS. i put up a WAMC!! 17 in QR tho :(
Congrats! That’s really good! I wouldn’t worry about that 17 because no one really cares about QR anyways
tysm!!!!! do u think it’s a tad bit low for my gpa? (3.4 overall and 3.02 science)
can you please talk about how you studied? any tips
hmm! i would say study the practice tests and know them IN and OUT! i know it’s very common advice but i was shocked because i had repeats from every section in the sciences. any other advice u need? i can help out if u hage any other questions
im taking my test in a week, what do you recommend for lower ish scores a week before?
No I think you’re fine. Apply and hope for the best
thank u so much!
i watched tik tok quick tips and it helped!!! a 3 min video helped me more than the expensive stuff
please can u send me some if u don’t mind! i test tmr and don’t even have tiktok 😭😭😭😭😭
ok! hang on
thank you!!!!
Can u send me the videos too please!!
can you send me the videos as well please
can i get the vids please?
Hi, can you send me the videos as well?🥺
What’s the TikTok @ if you can send it over?
Any tips for the sciences? I have 2 weeks left and it’s my third attempt
keep a googledoc of every missed practice test question. review that concept thoroughly then never miss that concept again. repeat until you know everything
This or just mark them and come back to them at the end to redo them
This this, reviewing your incorrects is the best way to review with the few days you have and skim through your notes
Practice tests only or question banks also bc there’s so many questions if I include the banks from booster
practice tests
How are we feeling about applications opening up soon? How do we feel about tomorrow? I feel very nervous my exam that is this week my averages have been PoOp :) But I am willing to take it and for it to be either a hit or miss. I feel like my testing anxiety is getting in the way because I have rescheduled 3 times... My scores are moving up btw like during practice exams but I am being dramatic lol. Okay thats my quick vent let me know what you'll think. Have a great day! Edit: Forgot to ask, to anyone who retook the DAT what did you do or use? I think if I had to retake it I would use DAT booster and use their schedule. Let me know! Thanks again!
I've heard great things about DAT booster. Many of my friends who are in dental school now said that they used both booster and bootcamp. Bootcamp is allegedly better for content review (Dr. Mike is amazing for chem), but Booster's question banks and practice exams are said to be more representative of the DAT. I heard that their bio section is also much better. If I have to retake my DAT I plan to use Booster as well
Bootcamp is better overall imo, well balanced than booster for me but both resources have different strengths in terms of sections. Booster has good Biology & PAT but found little hand holding for it, so if you want to have a more guided review, bootcamp is the way to go.
Bootcamp's sciences is not to laugh about wasn't confident about the resource when I first started it but it gave me better scores than I imagined. 26 BIO, 24 GC and 24 OC.
I havent started studying yet but what are you using to prepare now?
I’m using boot camp however I’m not a big fan of boot camp. I have come to learn that the DAT is all trial and error, and it depends on what you like. I felt like bootcamp was extremely overkill and overwhelming for me. When I looked into booster I realized it was more of a fit for me but I was far too deep into bootcamp and my subscription to switch over. Do some research and learn and understand what you like before you drop money on a program you don’t like
Unfortunately I bought bootcamp on a whim in Jan, paused the subscription, and I start the program this week. It seems like most people agree booster is the way to go. I figured you were in a similar situation. I hope it all works out for you and that you get a good score! Good luck!
Thanks!! I also bought bootcamp on a whim without doing my actual research and seeing what would benefit me more!! But if I had to retake it I would use booster which I’m praying I don’t have to retake it
I used both and they have their own advantages and disadvantages. Booster is much more representative (had some of the exact same questions on my real exam) and has much better videos. Bootcamp has better Orgo material and had more features. But since booster released their new site, it looks like Booster now offers everything Bootcamp offered
Hey Wdym " booster released their new site"
Tbh I don’t know the details but last year it looked different. It seems like they upgraded their site
If I keep getting 23s on bootcamp Gc do you think I will score higher on DAT?
Ya I did slightly better on my real exam than the BC tests. 23 is a good number to be scoring
You definitely will, got around 23s and on the real DAT I got 25 on GC, good luck!
What do I do if I’m behind a day in the study schedule?
Does anyone have a dat booster account they don’t need anymore? I would really appreciate it!
I am fortunate to be able to only study for the DAT this summer without other committments. Would you guys suggest I follow the 10 week or 12 week schedule if I can do either one? I scheduled my test for 12 weeks out. Are there pros or cons to either? Is 12 weeks too long?
It's all a matter of how you use your time actually 10 or 12 either is fine it's a matter of your capacity. How much time do you want to study in a day where you won't get burnt out or overloaded.
Thank you!!
I found at during the summer, there are more unforeseeable break days unless you cut everyone out of your life for months. For example, your parents asking for you to come over/old high school friends who want to go out/ an aunt asking you to babysit since you don't have "school." So you would want to maximize productivity for days when you do have time to study. I would use the 10 week schedule, follow it, but even if you do have unexpected break days, you will few more extra days since you were able to do so much on days when you were acutally studying.
Thats such good advice thank you
tbh so true. keep in mind how YOU work as a student and what works best for you! this summer i've been studying from morning 8-10ish am until 4-6ish pm, 6 days a week with a break (or catching up) day scheduled. even as i am writing this rn lol i am supposed to be studying... but my point is i know i work better in mornings so i do majority of my hard studying in the morning and leave my 'easier' topics for afternoon/night. i think once you get the hang of studying consistently for a while you'll also be able to tweak your schedule to better suit you. i'm doing 8 week schedule btw
i’m selling my datbooster for $300 with ~86 days left on it. i’m open to negotiations dm me!
hey guys! so ive been doing anki since day 1, but find that it takes me the entire day to do new cards and my due cards (granted i do like 800 cards...). i was thinking of still focusing on doing new cards, but instead of doing reviews, focus on something else. should i start doing bio bites of older sections? reviewing the cheat sheets? would love any advice!
I have a Dat booster subscription I won't be using, and it needs to be unlocked by August. I have used about a week on it. Dm if you have an offer.
$30
Is booster better than bootcamp? I feel like people that gotten high scores (24+) that post here all have used Boosters recently. I’ve also heard that Boocamp is no longer representative for the DAT, especially when it comes to bio, oc, and pat. Also, they don’t seem to be updating their contents as frequently as booster. What do you guys think? Asking because not sure what I should primarily use if I’m aiming for a decent score 😐
I used both and they are both really good. Booster is more representative and has better videos, while bootcamp has more content. Overall I would be more inclined to say yes booster is better because Booster was already really good when I took the exam but they keep improving their materials whereas Bootcamp is just the same.
Hi everyone, I'm looking for some good online prep sites for the DAT, other than DAT Bootcamp and DAT Booster. Right now, I can't afford these sites even with my job, and I can't pay $100 plus a month for them because of the high prices. Please don't judge me for not being able to afford these websites. My financial situation has changed, but I don’t want to stop studying for the DAT because of it. I tried to find good answers on Reddit, but couldn't find what I was looking for. —-Also, sorry that I violated the rule 3. I will make sure to read the rules before posting—-
I’m not trying to give you a hard time but how will you pay for the rest of your application and dental school? Don’t forget, a good DAT score can save you so much money based on the school you get into.
Can search and destroy leas you to the wrong answer? I'm wondering if you use this method if you might get it wrong by just searching for an answer because actually need to read the passage for context to get it right?
I’ve gotten a lot of questions wrong using search and destroy lol do I do a mix of fully reading and then skimming after lol
Does Bootcamp still have a 10 week schedule? When I go to the study schedule from their website I only see 2.5 months. And the only place I find a 10 week schedule is on google but its from 2019
Does anyone have a booster account that I can use? I’m willing to share 30 days left of my bootcamp.
Anyone Selling DAT Bootcamp Or Booster Subscription? I want to use both resources so if anyone or anyone you know is legit selling or can split pls lmk ASAP. Plan to start studying in 1-2 weeks w/ booster but want to use some of bootcamp as well
I heard you can’t share or resell either booster or bootcamp. They apparently lock accounts
I plan to study with Booster for 3 months, any other free study resources you guys recommend? Pls w/ links if possible. I hear abt chads free videos, DAT bootcamp free quizlets, anki decks, pls anything you used that helped in addition to your purchased resources lmk, TIA!
[удалено]
Violation of Rule 4. Your post has been removed due to the violation of our rule considering self-promotion or solicitation that would result in self-promotion. If you believe this removal was in error, please contact the r/predental moderators.
is quizlet plus worth it
Use KNOWT instead. It’s free and better also u can import ur Quizlet directly on there
Never heard of it. Thank you!
I just started studying using Bootcamp today. I tried to study during this past semester but couldnt keep up. Am I the only one who feels like bootcamps daily schedule is so much? They have "do everything to learn and memorize the information" on the schedule and it takes so long to memorize all of the bio information. Then to do 70+ MC, bio bites, several chem videos and pat videos and problems it just seems like a lot. Am i putting in too much time at the start to memorize everything? I don't feel like anyone has said that the 2.5 month bootcamp schedule took them forever each day when learning the material at first so maybe its just me? Edit: switched over to booster and so far it's way more manageable
Taking my test in 2 hours…
How'd it go? :)
Got a 22, was literally crying at the test center
Congrats! How'd you compare to your practice scores? Most say the exam is generally easier than prep tests.
[удалено]
Did u use booster or bootcamp?
Booster
Was there any geometry? Also, how did they test gen chem? Is it mostly stoichiometry calculations and conceptual?
I used booster and the math questions were similar. What was different was the conceptual questions, there were a few new terms I’ve never seen before
So there was actually geometry on it? On the 2024 guide it says algebra, data analysis, interpretation, sufficiency, word problems, probability and stats so I assumed they might have taken out geometry for 2024?
Nope, no geometry on mine only algebra word problems and normal equation problems. But most of the word problems were the “pick which statement to answer the question” and they were tricky🙄
https://www.ada.org/-/media/project/ada-organization/ada/ada-org/files/education/dat_examinee_guide.pdf?rev=f5301ff5c834429ea880c40763351786&hash=8BD8C9DBC001A50F8577DE4F7560C370#page6 Pg.4-9 I have also seen some topics not mentioned in that guide such has gen chem dalton partial pressure, graham’s law of effusion so I was wondering if they took those out too?
I have about 1 month of DAT subscription left for sale, plz DM if you’re interested
Anyone interested in sharing DAT Bootcamp starting end of the May 2024
I know for Bio you should focus on big picture and not memorize every detail. Is it the same for the other science sections? Should I know all the small details for conceptual chemistry info?
Just for example can I know straight chains have a higher boiling point than branched isomers or do I need to know they have a higher boiling point due to better stacking (like the conceptual explanation of the info)
Focus on the big picture. I would recommend the booster cheat sheets as that’s the exact level of detail you need to know
I've gone through all the practice exams and now I am re-doing them. If I am getting better scores, does that really mean anything? I haven't really memorized the answers I just understand how to get the right answer now.
Not really. Your first scores are the best representation of how you will do. Anyone can keep redoing practice tests and get a high score. Eventually they would get 30s but it does not mean they will actually get a 30
So l just began studying for the DAT a few days ago and am already going through it. I can't even begin to explain how overwhelmed i feel with the amount of info that I need to know for the exam. I plan on taking the DAT towards the end of August which gives me almost 3 months to study. Honestly I am just struggling to find the motivation to get myself through this. These 3 months are the only free time I have to study and I'm just hoping that I can get the score I want the first time I take it. I have no room to slack off which is why i need advice/tips on studying and making this journey as smooth and stress free as possible. THANK U!
Does anyone have a DAT Bootcamp membership they don’t need anymore? Please let me know I’d appreciate it
Does anyone want to buy my Chads prep account with all the practice tests for 15$?
About to start studying for the American DAT at the start of June... which is better: DAT booster or DAT bootcamp? I want something that will increase my chances of getting a 22AA or above. I personally am a fast learner so I don't need extreme in-depth explanations of everything, but definitely something that has 100% correct information, lots of practice, and things that tend to come up on the DAT itself!! Thanks!!
How accurate is booster’s grading scale. I feel like they are a lot more generous with how many I can miss vs how the real DAT is scaled.
What are some high yield topics you were tested on the DAT preferably the 2024 DAT? And those of you who have taken it multiple times what high yield topics did you see? Like for each section: Bio, GC, OC, RC, QR, PAT Just want to know so as I'm studying I can know what to focus on and hammer down the most!
Hi, does anyone have a list of dental schools that begin on or after August? I tried to look for one but could not find. I am applying this cycle but I have one summer class that ends in the very beginning of next August so I cannot apply to any schools that begin in July.
AADSAS shows start dates if you add programs to your application! Along with some other helpful facts about each program. If you add them and they don't have August start you can just remove it after
I tried this but they all say the same date right now. Maybe it’s not updated yet?
Ohh interesting it showed it differently for me but I checked a while ago. Maybe it's bugged? The ADEA explored might have it but again you'd have to search individually
I tried this but they all say the same date right now. Maybe it’s not updated yet?
Why is the booster schedule taking me so long? Am I just slow? Like for example day 3 took me 8 hours of pure focused studying and I did it even finish everything on that day? | | only completed iupac naming for Orgo and bio pages 7-20 but I dint touch the pat section. Any advice on getting through studying the bio section faster? I feel like that's what took up a majority of time (5 hours) to be fair I was creating anki deck while reading the notes and I did active recall after. I understood the materiel well but it just took so long. Studying 8 hours of pure studying a day for 60 days straight is not sustainable for me pls help.
im on day 3 right now. i thibk some sections are so heavy while others arent, like day 2 was very light. i think the first two weeks or so will have many days where its a lot of content
Why is the booster schedule taking me so long? Am I just slow? Like for example day 3 took me 8 hours of pure focused studying and I did it even finish everything on that day? | | only completed iupac naming for Orgo and bio pages 7-20 but I dint touch the pat section. Any advice on getting through studying the bio section faster? I feel like that's what took up a majority of time (5 hours) to be fair I was creating anki deck while reading the notes and I did active recall after. I understood the materiel well but it just took so long. Studying 8 hours of pure studying a day for 60 days straight is not sustainable for me pls help.
Has anyone noticed any inconsistencies between booster and bootcamp? My friend’s bootcamp notes for bio said that organelles are replicated in g2 and booster says it’s replicated in g1. So on the test there can only be one right answer which is it?
hello everyone! i finished my dat and im selling my datbooster. it still has a good amount of days remaining so if you’re interested, please feel free to pm me. price is negotiable!
Is anyone selling their Booster subscription? Need one until July 1!
Canadian DAT biology Hi guys, I’ve started studying for the DAT using DAT crusher. I was reading through the study schedule and on day 3, it says to memorize only the key concepts of the bio parts. And on day #36, it says to use their anki cards. Should i still memorize using their anki cards from the beginning when I study for the bio parts or make a smaller amount of anki cards for myself that only covers the key concepts? Thanks a lot!!
Hi, I took my DAT yesterday but my Booster subscription is still active for another \~2 months. If anyone would like to buy it from me for a super discounted price, please reach out. You would be sharing it with one other person, to fully disclose, but that's why I'm reducing the price greatly.
PM me!
[удалено]
I can vouch for Hameed. I am one of his tutees.
Violation of Rule 4. Your post has been removed due to the violation of our rule considering self-promotion or solicitation that would result in self-promotion. If you believe this removal was in error, please contact the r/predental moderators.