February DAT (Canada) Postponed COVID-19

[dentdood]

Soooo I guess this February's DAT (Canadian) is no longer on Feb 16-18. Do you guys think it will still be in Feb/predictions on when it will be? Is anyone changing their study schedule?

From CDA website this week:

"As current models indicate that the second wave of the COVID-19 Pandemic will continue in the first months of 2021, the Canadian Dental Association has decided to reschedule the February administration of the DAT to a later, yet to be determined date."

[ania17]

I had emailed them previously numerous times and the only message that I got was that updates will be sent out on the 15th of this month. I've already booked to check early that date just in case to sign up for the limited number of spots. I'm still not sure about the dates but will assume that it may be pushed back anywhere from 2-6 weeks.

[flossome]

The website now says to check back for updates regarding the Feb DAT on Jan 31st. So I'm assuming registration for the DAT will be sometime february and the actual DAT will likely be in March? It's hard studying and making a schedule not having any idea when the exam is going to be /:

[ania17]

Hello Ash,

I did get another email similar to yours delaying it until the end of this month. They originally placed an announcement for today back when I contacted them in the beginning of last month, so it may possibly be delayed which I hope it doesn't. I don't think its a good idea to keep delaying reviewing because it won't be as fresh and hope to get a date ASAP which so far seems to me to be in mid March. I did write the fall exam and can give you feedback if interested.

Best,

Ali

[dent445]

DATCrusher says that the exam will be most likely held in April this year ... Not sure how they know that and if it's correct but just wanted to pass that information along! 

[dentdood]

@dent445 thanks for sharing!! I agree and think it probably has to be April or maybe even early summer at this point... Did you already start studying with DAT Crusher or did you just find this info from their website etc? 

[flossome]

April oh my... I've already got crusher and started studying. Some schools look at the Feb DAT for final selection, so I'm assuming they won't be this year?