THE DAT - What it's Like & How I Prepped

In this video I answer a great question I got in the comment section, "what was the DAT like and how did you prepare for it?". If you have questions or video topic recommendations please leave a comment :)
I go over what to expect on test day, including the subjects and sections that appear on the DAT. And I talk a bit about my study process including my recommendation of two great online DAT study resources, Coursesaver or Chad's Videos and DAT Bootcamp.
Hope you enjoy the video!
xoxo
Jasmine
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[@LisalisaLisalisa-yn4ic]

I finally passed my DAT exam after all the stress.I thank God for the great opportunity and my tutor Thomas 🎊🎊🎉🎉 All my prayers to those struggling to pass through DAT cause it hasn't been easy.I hope y'all make it some day too Amen🙏

[@GloryGlory-vc1ry]

I failed 3 times, i lost money to reviews that never helped but the major thing is that I've not lost hope

[@ChristianChristian-cv2zx]

i'm sorry for your plight my friend but i was once in your shoes before i was recommended to Mr Thomas and thats how i passed DAT

[@GloryGlory-vc1ry]

I had interest in working with him but I was discouraged by my friends out of ignorance 😔

[@DanielleDanielle-pv2wg]

I have a cousin who never studied much,we studied together but she gives most of her time to her phone than studies after writing the DAT test she passed and I failed😣, I asked her how she did it, just found out she got her help from Mr Thomas ..

[@ChristianChristian-cv2zx]

Sometimes hard work doesn’t pay you have to back it up with smartness🤓, I think your cousin understood that perfectly

[@YetiYada]

so well explained, great pace, great insight!

[@slumbermaster6932]

Graduated yesterday and took my last final yesterday. Taking the DAT next Friday. Gonna be the happiest man alive when I'm done with this fucking exam and I can finally sleep for as long as King Tut till interviews roll out.

[@jasmineahrar]

Good luck!!!

[@kristopherbriggs6378]

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[@torincody8378]

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[@angelj8962]

Thank you for posting this video. My journey for studying begins next week Monday.

[@user-kp3wh8mw6p]

heyy!! can i have your Instagram because i want to ask you few questions about being a dentists thank you

[@mdjdjdieie1185]

You really amazing and thank you so much for giving us so much information ❤️❤️❤️

[@mohamedarafathmanjabasheer6186]

Best thing about this video is that she didn't procrastinate about the exam or studying. Which makes the viewer have a positive outlook about the preparation.

[@jasmineahrar]

Discipline is key!! Definitely makes things easier and less stressful. Thanks for the comment! 🙌

[@jefferybriggs2435]

Thank you so much this was a really good video!!

[@coolpopular4life]

👏🏽 ✨✨ absolutely recommend Bootcamp! Great vid

[@Leyalahamad123]

Hello, Can you help me get to the app please. I need to study for it . I can not register for it .

[@elijahspraggins5453]

Glad to see how you did it

[@virgobreezy22]

Thank you for this video! Can you talk a little bit about what extracurricular activities you were involved in as a predental student?

[@jasmineahrar]

Great suggestion! I will definitely post an activities video soon :)

[@peterc6401]

So glad I’m done with the dat and I don’t miss the days at prometric!!!

[@alexandrailea6348]

First, I’d like to thank you for sharing these information w us! It is really helpful, especially for me, because I’d love to pursue a career in dentistry and tbh I am just a high schooler doing research about it. My question is, do you think becoming a dentist in US is similar to becoming a dentist in Canada? Thank you!

[@phamnguyenlinhcuc7425]

If the DAT test is coming up but you haven’t ready for it yet, should you spend more time studying and take the next DAT exam? And what should you do if the time for the dental school application is coming up but you have not taken any DAT yet? Thank you^^

[@jamiec4248]

where were you able to find the 2009 and 2011 DAT exams?

[@florencetam2830]

Hi! So did u study using chads videos only and then did practice exams from DAT Bootcamp?

[@powermed5033]

What kind of questions come the time u did day exam and how many month or week it took you to get ready for admission dat

[@taipre2001]

I have just come across your videos and it has inspired me to move forward with the decision I have made. 😄😄 I have a question I am kind of confused if I should take a gap year for preparing for the DAT exam or if I should take the traditional route? I would really appreciate it if you could help me out!

[@jasmineahrar]

Hi there! I honestly find so much value in a gap year because of the relaxation it can offer in between undergrad and dental school and you can really just focus on the DAT and your application. Recharging will also feel so nice. However I think you should apply as soon as you are ready because if you get in a year earlier it will just feel so good and graduating a year younger is always a plus in my opinion. Even if you dont get in, gong thru the application process can be a really great learning experience. So really both are good options but it depends on what you want your route to look like and what works for you. I hope this helps!!

[@Sarahh_]

Thanks for this!! Important question : I have 2 weeks left after studying for around 2 months. Would you say bootcamp is more representative of the exam or not? I’ve been solely using bootcamp and used destroyer for some GC problems since GC is very vast. But I’m quite anxious because I was scoring well on bio practice tests and my scores started going down. But I’m way better in bio than any other so I thought I had a good grasp. Is the actual DAT bio that specific??

[@jasmineahrar]

Hey! I thought the bio part was all over the place, but the questions I got were for the most part pretty general. Each test is different though, so you might get a lot of questions you know. I really loved using DAT Bootcamp for practice questions. I also liked crack the dat towards the end of my studying for practice questions.

[@Sarahh_]

@@jasmineahrar thank you!

[@ic7995]

Hello Jasmine!! I am a pre dental student in process of starting to prep for the DAT.Thank you so much for making your helpful videos ❤️:)... I have a question were u ever in doubt about dental school meaning where u ever between med and dental and if so what made you chose it over med? Idk why now at the finish line im starting to overthink my decision Thank you :)

[@jasmineahrar]

Hi there! That is such a great question. I actually never was torn between the two. Dentistry really called out to me because of the hands-on nature, surgical element, and style of practice.

[@ishaansingh2524]

Hi Dr.Jasmine I want to ask about the minimum age required for DAT test in Canada

[@syedan.fatima4566]

How many times can you take this test??

[@dilshodkarimov8378]

Hey, I enjoyed watching your video, so many good information, Im a nursing student (currently doing my bachelor) and would like to take the DAT exam, I have like 1 year of free time while I'm doing my bachelor, do you think that it's good idea to prepare for dat exam? I want to buy dat destroyer and start preparing slowly?

[@jasmineahrar]

Hi! You should definitely study and take it! Personally I took 8 weeks to study for the DAT but everyone is different. I heard DAT destroyer is great. I also used chads videos and DAT Bootcamp.

[@ashmitaloni7056]

Hey I am from India can you tell me how I can proceed for preparing this exam?

[@jenishalama3053]

hi i m international student and i just completed my 12 so i want to be orthodontist in usa how can i be orthodontist aft completing 12 class?

[@gerardkirkpatricksanchez2121]

DAT Test Schedule and Centers are just Exclusive at US and Canada right? Thank you so much for answering. ☺️

[@jasmineahrar]

Good question! I’m actually not too familiar with what it’s like in Canada though, I’m sorry 😕

[@nikolakozelj3387]

Is the DAT generally the same test in Canada as it is in the US? or should I look for other study guides for Canada?

[@jasmineahrar]

Hey there! So there are a few differences between the two but a lot of study materials will help prepare for either test. Check out this post from DAT Bootcamp, I found it really informational on this topic. datbootcamp.com/blog/canadian-dat-practice-tests/

[@sweetpea6230]

Hi Jasmine. Does dental school require calculus based physics? Or will algebra based physics suffice?

[@jasmineahrar]

I got in with algebra based!

[@sweetpea6230]

@@jasmineahrar Thank you so so much!!!

[@vsar1938]

Did you study for the DAT mid semester while you had to study for your undergrad classes aswell?

[@jasmineahrar]

I actually waited until summer. I didnt have enough time while I was taking undergrad classes.

[@mrgillfacts2796]

Jasmine I am coming to Canada to study associate of science( general). Which degree should I take after this?so that i'd be eligible for DAT

[@jasmineahrar]

Hi there! the overwhelming majority of dental students earn a bachelors degree (Either BS or BA), with some sort of science major. I hope that helps!

[@mdjdjdieie1185]

If you score is low are you gonna be able to take it again?

[@jasmineahrar]

Yes! You can retake it 3 times :) You just have to wait at least 90 days in between each test. Hope that answers your question

[@Lily_faith227]

Can an MBA graduate with a 3.5 GPA take the DAT; get a competitive score (follow the steps to get accepted) and become a Dentist?

[@jasmineahrar]

Yes! As long as you have taken all the required pre-requisites

[@singingwithsammy7659]

I have my bachelors degree in business administration.What should I do?

[@jasmineahrar]

If you want to go to dental school you would just need to take the pre-requisite classes, then you would be eligible to apply :)

[@samiralougue7958]

Already passed my DAT and have 2 months of DAT Bootcamp. Anyone interested, let me know😀

[@abdulrahmantayeb1773]

Hi I'm first year dental school student can u make a videos about dental student life organizing and advice for study ..

[@jasmineahrar]

I would love to do that! Thanks for asking :) I start school in July, so keep an eye out for those videos later this summer.

[@abdulrahmantayeb1773]

@@jasmineahrar wow u noticed me thanx alot yea I have started in September 😁 I will stay tuned for ur videos, such an amazing feeling where as it's rare to find a unique channel for dental students as this I appreciate your amazing work 😍⚘

[@arfasabir832]

I don’t understand do you have to give DAT and inbde both??

[@jasmineahrar]

DAT is what you take before you apply to dental school and your scores will be part of your dental school application, then INBDE is what you take near the end of dental school so that you can get your license to practice dentistry after school. Hope that helps!

[@halleyork3874]

Can we bring calculators? Or is it provided?

[@jasmineahrar]

There will be a calculator provided for any question that requires math :) hope that helps!

[@dude5208]

Great explanation! But umm is it hard??

[@jasmineahrar]

Yes but as long as you put in the time and effort in it is totally doable :)

[@cathygreen3834]

Did you do an undergrad before going into dental school? if so what was ur undergrad in?

[@jasmineahrar]

Yes! I got my bachelors degree in general science. Most dental students get their bachelors and major in biology ☺️

[@neftalireyes4517]

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