1. DAT Presentation

2. We will address… DAT Content Materials and Reviews Timeline

3. DAT Content

4. Scoring You receive a score in each section from 1- 30. The Academic Average is the average of all your scores except Perceptual Ability. Average score for applicant: 17ish Average score for acceptance: just above 19 Percentiles: 19=73% 20=82% 21=90% 22+=95+% You will receive your score immediately. What score do I need/want to aim for?

5. Test Place Prometric Test Centers (closest is Lindon) Sign-in, locker Markers, Laminated papers Get there early

6. Biology- 40 Questions (13) Cell and Molecular Biology (3) Diversity of Life: Biological Organization and Relationship of Major Taxa (Five-Kingdom System) (9) Vertebrate Anatomy and Physiology: Structure and Function of Systems (4) Developmental Biology (7) Genetics (4) Evolution, Ecology, and Behavior

7. General Chemistry- 30 Questions (3) Stoichiometry and General Concepts (2) Gases (3) Liquids and Solids (3) Solutions (3) Acids and Bases (2) Chemical Equilibria (2) Laboratory (2) Thermochemistry (2) Chemical Kinetics (2) Redox Reactions (3) Atomic Structure (2) Periodic Properties (1) Nuclear Reactions

8. Organic Chemistry- 30 Questions (5) Mechanisms: Energetics Structure, and Stability of Intermediates (5) Chemical and Physical Properties of Molecules and Organic Analysis (3) Stereochemistry (2) Nomenclature (9) Individual Reactions of the Major Functional Groups and Combinations of Reactions to Synthesize Compounds (3) Acid-Base Chemistry (3) Aromatics and Bonding

9. Perceptual Ability- 90 Questions

10. Reading Comprehension- 50 questions 3 Articles – 10-20 paragraphs each – App. 17 questions each Different topics – THE PIANO! – Neurology, Hurricanes, DNA Replication, etc.

11. Quantitative Reasoning

12. Resources Gen. & Org. Chemistry – Chad’s Videos (coursesaver.com (A MUST)) – DAT Destroyer (Also has Biology) – ACS Books Biology – Cliff’s AP Biology – Schaums Outlines

13. Resources (cont.) Perceptual Ability Test – Crack DAT – Studentdoctor.net Reading Comprehension – Find the method that works best for you! – Crack DAT Reading – Practice Tests

14. Resources (cont.) All-around good resources: – studentdoctor.net Don’t get sucked in to sdn! – predds.net – khanacademy.org

15. Practice Tests TopScore Pro DAT Achiever Kaplan Ace ADA

16. Practice Tests Space them out. Use the bulk closer to your test day. Take the tests at the same time you are scheduled to take on test day. Take them in a similar environment. TIME YOURSELF! Use the tutorial times to write down things to remember.

17. Random Advice Decide how well you need to do first. Be careful how much time you need. – How long until you forget things? – How long can you stay motivated? Decide if a course is right for you. Find a study buddy. Take as many practice tests as possible. Get some rest the day before!!!!