medloverm Posted November 10, 2015 Report Share Posted November 10, 2015 Hi everyone, I was wondering if I'm starting from scratch to write the Canadian DAT in February what materials does everyone recommend to purchase? Which books? Any prep courses? Also, where should I get the practice tests? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firesinx Posted November 10, 2015 Report Share Posted November 10, 2015 This is what I used for books: Princeton Review to study Biology and Chemistry and I went over all the topics that the CDA provided using notes from undergrad+google+textbooks. For MDT (soap carving) I used RocktheDAT last time and DATBreaker's soap evaluations this time. Both were fantastic, highly recommended. For PAT all you can do is practice, use the CDA manual and as many practice tests you can get your hands on. Reading same thing as above, you just have to practice. For practice tests I used the one provides by CDA manual, IQ Publications and some free tests on DATbootcamp and other websites. There are alot of free tests out there, take advantage of them. And there is no need to waste money on prep courses for the DAT since they are insanely expensive and inefficient. Here is a list of free practice tests to get you started: http://www.predent.org.vt.edu/admissions/dat-sample-test-2009.pdf http://datbootcamp.com/start-training/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nerve Posted November 10, 2015 Report Share Posted November 10, 2015 I wrote it last Feb. and used: Cliffs AP Biology 3rd edition Chad's videos DATBootcamp DAT Destroyer Crack DAT PAT Kaplan Undergrad notes I'm selling some study materials. Check the buy/sell forum. /notsoshamelessplug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msuneong Posted November 10, 2015 Report Share Posted November 10, 2015 Yup, lots of good, free stuff out there. Bio and chemistry, learn the theory first. Bio I'd recommend Cliffs AP biology, Ferallis notes, and Ty Jacobs bio notes. Then check out Chad's videos (now free at chadsvideos.com) and first year chem notes for chemistry. Good luck. I'm selling some study materials. Check the buy/sell forum. /notsoshamelessplug LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medloverm Posted November 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2015 Thanks everyone for your replies. I was wondering how do you even learn what to do for the soap carving section? I'm sure you cant even get it corrected by anyone. @nerve unfortunately I'm not from calgary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MapleDent Posted November 10, 2015 Report Share Posted November 10, 2015 I wrote it last weekend and used: Cliffs AP Biology 3rd edition Princeton Review's MCAT General Chem (better than the DAT version and easier to find) DATBootcamp DAT Destroyer Free tests on DATGenius, I'd probably recommend buying it for the additional practice exams Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crackingup Posted November 10, 2015 Report Share Posted November 10, 2015 I used Kaplan that I bought - but since Reading Comp was my nemesis I did everything I could to get my hands on every practice passage I could get my hands on - including med ones - public libraries have previous years prep packages so I just photocopied every brand, every year, med and dent - and just did them all. While the med ones were easier, the volume of practice certainly helped because eventually you run out and each time you practice it needs to be fresh and unseen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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