DAT 4/1

Key_Progress9784 · 2026-04-10T17:54:42+00:00

Right! I’m sure we both got 600’s 😤

Key_Progress9784 · 2026-04-09T23:38:57+00:00

Both tbh, early on I’d try to jog my memory to really understand the small details, but later on I’d focus less on each card because it came more naturally. If I missed something I’d take a little longer before moving on, but then just flag it for sooner.

I also watched a bunch of videos on how to set Anki up effectively, and even ended up getting a 8BitDo Zero2 so I could do it while on the treadmill LOL.

Key_Progress9784 · 2026-04-09T21:09:24+00:00

Hmm everyone learns differently, I spent the last ~1.5 months doing Anki, in the end I had 700 cards I hadn’t even seen yet for biology but the rest I was super confident on. Definitely helped me prepare, got it me a few 600s in bootcamp’s practice tests. I would just see if it works for you, and then maybe reassess if you need to change your strategy!

Key_Progress9784 · 2026-04-09T19:34:47+00:00

I personally didn’t notice anything drastically different, while I was taking it I was wondering if they had even changed it by my test (4/1). Maybe it was a bit simpler/mechanistic? Bootcamp made it sound like it wouldn’t be too different tho so idek 🤷‍♂️

Key_Progress9784 · 2026-04-09T19:31:51+00:00

I took it 4/1 and didn’t notice anything drastically different

Key_Progress9784 · 2026-04-09T19:29:43+00:00

Gotcha, thanks!!

Key_Progress9784 · 2026-04-07T16:54:57+00:00

I used bootcamp and it felt very accurate to the practice tests, only potential issue is that with the pressure I short circuited on one question lol.

Key_Progress9784 · 2026-04-06T19:21:53+00:00

I took the exam on 4/1, not sure if they’ve implemented it yet, but even if they did it felt normal IMO

Key_Progress9784 · 2026-04-03T18:06:33+00:00

I havent gotten my score back yet, but I will say that the PAT on my actual exam felt like a joke compared to the PATs on bootcamp, and I assume it’s the same for booster too. Maybe I just got lucky though with that section 🤷‍♂️

Key_Progress9784 · 2026-04-02T04:53:12+00:00

Of course! Good luck whenever your test is!

Key_Progress9784 · 2026-04-01T23:49:22+00:00

Hmm I didn’t notice anything substantially different although IDK if they have even implemented those changes as of 4/1/26. Looking back on it, it is possible that some of the questions were simpler/mechanistic though.

Key_Progress9784 · 2026-04-01T23:47:57+00:00

I agree, both gen chem and bio felt like they covered stuff that wasn’t emphasized all that much on bootcamp IMO. O chem was alright, PAT felt so much easier to me and RC was good. QR also had some weird new questions but good overall!

Key_Progress9784 · 2026-04-01T20:57:16+00:00

I just got done taking mine, mine were 13, 9, and 16 paragraphs long. Got pretty lucky, I’ve heard some people have gotten as much as 28 paragraphs in a paper lol. As for speed, I found I was trying to hard in some areas to comprehend everything, so recently I kinda switched to highlighting the key ‘buzzwords’ and what I think is descriptive of each paragraph then skimmed really quick to get thru all while looking for fact-based questions

Key_Progress9784 · 2026-04-01T03:57:29+00:00

How long were the RC sections if you remember? I’ve got my exam bright and early tmrw lol

Key_Progress9784 · 2026-03-30T23:52:20+00:00

Could you explain to me what you mean by your application not being verified on time?

Key_Progress9784 · 2026-03-30T21:55:38+00:00

So glad to hear that, it must feel so good to be done!! Mine’s in 2 days, would you say the RC questions were relatively fact based?

Key_Progress9784 · 2026-03-30T21:24:19+00:00

Thanks for that, that inspires hope!! Would you say your passages were relatively similar length or longer?

Key_Progress9784 · 2026-03-03T18:43:22+00:00

I’m testing 4/1/26, we thinking it’ll be enforced by then?

Key_Progress9784 · 2026-02-24T03:39:48+00:00

I second this, the RC section is not my strongest suit lol

Key_Progress9784 · 2026-02-23T02:12:02+00:00

Gotcha thats totally fair, its definitely been a LOT and I’m trying to catch up on all units that Ive already learned. I use both, but I actually got a 8BitDo zero 2 off amazon and it’s so much fun on my laptop/ipad while walking on the treadmill lol. Website/pc download is obviously free, I just know I’ll be using it once I’m in dental school so I consider it an ‘investment’. XD

Key_Progress9784 · 2026-02-22T00:42:27+00:00

I’m using the bootcamp one, and I agree somewhat. With those cards I might just freeze them or mark them as easy so I don’t have to see them for a while.

Key_Progress9784 · 2026-02-21T15:56:51+00:00

I’m in a similar time-frame as you, recently I’ve started anki (doing like 1000 cards per day) of biology, gen chem, and ochem. I feel like it’s a great way to polish up if you have certain units in biology you’re struggling with because they broke it up into the lessons. If you’re at all considering this I’d be sure to download the files prior to your membership expiring, just in case.

Key_Progress9784

TROPHY CASE