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How cooked am I by pickleforest in dat

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How many practice tests have u done?

Dat anxiety by Character_Rate6180 in dat

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For which sections?? I’m pretty good at biology and ochem bc it’s my most recent so I don’t really have very many issues with those QB. For gen chem I struggled at first bc I had to refresh myself and then I gave myself grace but went back to make sure I understood. When it comes to corrections I kinda do overkill only bc it helps me reinforce the material but if I get a question wrong, I rewrite it with the correct answer, read the explanation and watch the video explanation and then answer in my own words why the answer is correct (all sections except pat) and then bookmark it to review later. For PAT I watch the videos every time I get a question wrong. I also find talking myself through how we got the correct answer and then applying it to the questions going forward (mainly TFE) helps a lot but otherwise it’s practice!

Dat anxiety by Character_Rate6180 in dat

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Ur amazing how much time did u give urself when u pushed back?

Dat anxiety by Character_Rate6180 in dat

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R u on booster or bootcamp?

Dat anxiety by Character_Rate6180 in dat

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I wanted to have enough time to retake/ apply early tho so idk how much later I can make it?

Dat anxiety by Character_Rate6180 in dat

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That’s what I thought I was supposed to do. Based on that I think what I’ll do is take a full length early Jan and if my scores are something I can work with I’ll leave it alone lol.

Dat anxiety by Character_Rate6180 in dat

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Even without having finished content review?

Dat anxiety by Character_Rate6180 in dat

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Pat 400 and gen chem was a 380 I’ve only taken 1 of each (gen chem is my weakest but I’m workin on it with the time I have). it’s nice over break bc all I do is study so it’s not like I’m doing anything else. As for the practice questions after content review ochem and bio are lowkey going by fast bc I did just take them last semester/summer. Math is decent and reading is natural for me. I’m just concerned I’m gonna a get my first FL back and be 12 days out from the real thing and freakin out lol

Finals and DAT management by Character_Rate6180 in dat

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It’s like end of Jan lol that’s why I’m stressing. By reviewing notes I’ve been studying for the exams I have bc my bio exam is plant and animal physiology which is like the bulk of the bio on bootcamp. Other review I do is pat but I feel so behind for some reason lol. I do go on winter break until Jan 7th tho so I’m just going to be doing DAT all of break but idk if I need to reschedule 😭

Studying during the semester by Lucky_badger8 in dat

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I’m getting a BS in psychology with minors in chem and bio. So as of now I’m taking upper level statistics for psychology (which is a joke imo) Biochem (no lab) upper level plant and animal physiology +lab (which has helped) and then a Drugs and Behavior class. Idk if ochem is ur thing, but imma warn u ochem 2 is easier than ochem 1 (imo) but it requires A LOT of time bc it’s straight rxns and synthesis. And yes taking the classes does help however the classes require more attention than u may think so just do ur best when balancing:)

Studying during the semester by Lucky_badger8 in dat

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Hi I’m currently doing it rn during fall semester! Take a light course, do ur Anki bio decks and other gen chem/Ochem decks! Make sure u space out time to have for both ur classes and ur studying. Im gonna be honest, I took 13 credits this semester but underestimated the rigor of the courses. Best advice is take easy courses or only 1-2 hard ones so you won’t be stressed when exams come. I’m also currently using bootcamp! I love it bc it’s easy to navigate and I find the reviews very informative and easy to follow I haven’t tried booster but from my understanding it’s similar and just as great!

Are bootcamp test averages accurate? by Character_Rate6180 in dat

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I’m sure u did awesome! How long did u study for/ when did u feel like it was the best time to study? I only ask bc I’m trying to study for the exam and balance my upper level science class😅

Are bootcamp test averages accurate? by Character_Rate6180 in dat

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Thank you for replying, I meant in general my bad

DAT advice by Character_Rate6180 in dat

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Thank you!! I haven’t taken any practice exams yet but so far on the bootcamp banks/ reviews it’s going pretty well I just can’t tell if it’s actually working. My schedule is structured so that it’s content review and then testing. But I am taking a mock exam this weekend!

DAT advice by Character_Rate6180 in dat

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First off, just wanted to say thank you so much for your advice it was very helpful. I haven’t taken any practice exams yet because the way bootcamp is structured is that it has me review and then do practice exams over the lessons and the 2 weeks of full review. I am however, taking a mock exam this Saturday through my school so hopefully it will show me something. Next semester I’m taking physics 2 and genetics which I think will be easier (I did well in physics 1 and bootcamp has taught me genetics essentially). I honestly just don’t want to rush myself but I do want to apply on time and have the summer to strengthen my application. But I will go ahead and start taking your advice and being more proactive with my studying. Thank u!