Dental Admission Test Blog
Updated:Feb. 1, 2023
Kip Nielsen
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DAT Study Material
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
What 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…
Campbell Biology Review
/in DAT Information /by Kip NielsenRating: ★★★★★ The Campbell Biology textbook is perhaps the book you used for your General Biology courses. It is a well-written and popular textbook for high school and college Biology courses. It is no secret either that this is the textbook which the questions for the Biology section of the DAT were derived from, making it a popular review source among pre-dental students. Overview The book is long and thorough, after all it is a…
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…
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…
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…
Barron’s AP Biology Review
/in DAT Study Material /by Kip NielsenRating: ★★★★★ Barron’s AP Biology book is a review guide for students preparing for the AP Biology exam. However, this review guide is an excellent prep material for the Biology section of the DAT. It is similar to CliffsNotes AP Biology and is not intended to replace a more thorough Biology source such as a textbook like Campbell Biology. It is condensed and succinct so that you only read and study what you need to…
DAT Cracker Review
/in DAT Study Material /by Kip NielsenRating: ★★★★★ DAT Cracker is a relatively new web-based DAT prep company that has been gaining some recognition in the pre-dental field. They offer an affordable DAT review package that is made up of multiple practice tests for every section of the DAT. Their subscription can be paid for on any pre-dental budget which is why they are definitely a company to consider when deciding on what materials you should use to prepare for the…
The Princeton Review DAT Course
/in DAT Study Material /by Kip NielsenRating: ★★★★★ The Princeton Review was founded in 1981 and has been a long time leader in the test-preparation services industry. They’ve helped thousands of college students achieve their higher-education goals through their services. Their comprehensive DAT preparation courses provide you with everything you need to prepare for the DAT and be satisfied with your scores – they guarantee it. The Princeton Review has been a long time frontrunner in the DAT preparation industry. Although they may be…
Kaplan DAT Review Course
/in DAT Study Material /by Kip NielsenRating: ★★★★★ The Kaplan DAT Prep Course is one of the most popular review courses on the market today. Kaplan has taken control of the Dental Admission Test review course industry and rightfully so. They offer one of the most comprehensive review courses that I’ve ever seen and provide a number of other hard to beat benefits. I personally used their course when I took the DAT and benefited greatly from it. I procrastinated way too much…
Best DAT Prep Courses & Study Materials
/in DAT Study Material /by Kip NielsenChoosing a great DAT prep course is an important step if you plan to score high on the Dental Admissions Test. It’s crucial to find DAT study materials that are best for your learning style. But, how do you figure out which DAT review course is right for you? Every DAT prep course company claims to have the best product, yet picking the wrong review materials could waste you hundreds of valuable study hours and…
Discounts, Coupons, and Promo Codes
/in DAT Study Material /by Kip NielsenThe future promise of being a well-established dentist has you excited. Before you head off to dental school, however, you need to score high on the Dental Admission Test (DAT). Doing so requires quite a bit of studying and often necessitates a big upfront investment in a course. Before signing up for any review courses, you’re obviously going to do your homework and determine exactly what it needs to offer. If you are on the…