Dental Admission Test Blog
Updated:Jan. 18, 2020
Kip Nielsen
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Best DAT Prep Courses & Study Materials
/in DAT Study Material /by Kip NielsenChad’s Videos DAT Review – CourseSaver
/in DAT Study Material /by Kip NielsenRating: ★★★★★ Chad’s Videos, also known as CourseSaver, is a top-notch DAT review course for pre-dental students. The instructors, Chad and Alan, have been using their video review courses to teach pre-health students for over 12 years. This longevity and experience really sets them apart from their competitors. Simply put, their course is one of the best teaching tools on the market today. It is hard to find anything negative to say about CourseSaver –…
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/in DAT Study Material /by Kip NielsenTime is running out on our discounts and coupon codes for DAT review courses. Sign up now and save 15 percent on CourseSaver videos, get $75 off Kaplan DAT courses, take 20 percent off DATQvault purchases, and so many more. But, hurry, as these deals won’t last. Course Saver (Chad’s Videos) DAT Discount Save 15% OFF for any new user on any CourseSaver purchase with this exclusive CRUSH The DAT discount! Simply click the link below and your discount…
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/in DAT Study Material /by Kip NielsenWhat You Should Know Before You Become A Dentist
/in DAT Information /by Kip NielsenBeing a dentist is a challenging, but rewarding profession. Every profession has its positives and negatives and like any other profession, you should consider both when deciding if a career in dentistry is right for you. The negatives of being a dentist are often overshadowed by the positives so that pre-dental students sometimes have a misconstrued notion of what it is like to be a dentist. I know when I decided to become a dentist…
DAT Study Schedule
/in Study Tips /by Kip NielsenI procrastinated studying for the DAT, because I was so overwhelmed and didn’t know where to begin. I didn’t follow any of the study plans I found on the online forums because they all required certain study materials that I didn’t have and didn’t want to buy. As a result, I ended up creating my own study schedule to prepare for the DAT which I think you’ll find very useful. After going through the rigors…
Dental Admission Test
/in DAT Information /by Kip NielsenWhat Is the DAT? The Dental Admission Test, also known as the DAT, is a timed multiple-choice exam conducted by the American Dental Association (ADA). The DAT measures the general academic ability, comprehension of scientific information, and perceptual ability of an examinee. Dental school applicants are required to take the DAT in order for acceptance into any U.S. dental school. Although your DAT scores aren’t the only factor that dental schools consider while determining which…
The Perceptual Ability Test
/in DAT Information, Study Tips /by Kip NielsenThe Perceptual Ability Test, also known as the PAT, is one of the four tests of the Dental Admission Test. It is essential to do well on this test as it is scored separate of the other three tests – Survey of the Natural Sciences, Reading Comprehension, and Quantitative Reasoning – that formulate your Academic Average score. Therefore, you want to rock the PAT since its score stands alone from the others. I also believe…
When To Take the DAT?
/in Study Tips /by Kip NielsenThis is a common question most people ask in preparing for the Dental Admission Test. I’ll address this question as well as provide some useful information that will help you plan out your undergraduate classes and take the DAT at a reasonable time. Most people would recommend that you take the DAT right after finishing your General Biology, General Chemistry, and Organic Chemistry required courses so that everything is fresh in your mind. That could…
Dental School Interview
/in DAT Information /by Kip NielsenAfter months of hard work on your application and studying for the DAT, your phone rings and the call that you’ve been waiting for finally arrives. A dental school representative is on the other end of the phone congratulating you on your achievements and inviting you to interview at their school. You’re elated to hear the news and spread it like wildfire to all of your family and friends. After your excitement level comes back…
Free DAT Study Materials
/in DAT Information /by Kip NielsenSince I’ve already put together a list for you of free DAT practice tests I thought I would help some more by providing you with a compilation of free study materials to help you prepare for the DAT. There are actually quite a few resources out there that are available to everyone at absolutely no cost. Some of these review materials are fantastic resources to use for your DAT preparation. I would highly suggest using…
Free DAT Practice Test
/in DAT Study Material /by Kip NielsenEveryone likes getting something for free, why not a free DAT practice test?! I have compiled some free practice tests together in one list that are available for anyone to take. They are offered by several different DAT prep companies as well as the American Dental Association – who writes and conducts the DAT. Most of these free practice tests are shortened sample tests of an actual DAT, but serve as a good resource to…
How To Prepare For The DAT
/in DAT Information /by Kip NielsenTest day, the highly anticipated yet dreaded day for most pre-dental students. It doesn’t have to be a day filled with nerves and anxiety, because you are unsure of what to expect. You should know what to expect before it even comes. You can be prepared and be stress free on test day. I’ll go over what you need to know and do in order to prepare for your big day. Before Test Day I…
The Reading Comprehension Test
/in DAT Information /by Kip NielsenThe Reading Comprehension Test is one of the four tests of the Dental Admission Test. This test is scored in conjunction with the Survey of the Natural Sciences and Quantitative Reasoning Test to formulate your Academic Average score. A high score on the Reading Comprehension Test is an easy way to increase your Academic Average score and help buffer any lower scores in other tests or subtests that make up the Academic Average. However, when…