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The American Dental Association (ADA) and the Canadian Dental Association (CDA) offer different versions of the Dental Aptitude Test (DAT). The version of the DAT you should take is determined by where you plan to attend dental school and whether or not you are a Canadian resident. This book will prepare you for both exams, but understanding the differences between the two tests will allow you to tailor your preparation to your specific needs.

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The American DAT is a computer-based test (CBT) and includes the Survey of Natural Sciences (with Biology, General Chemistry, and Organic Chemistry), Perceptual Ability, Reading Comprehension, and Quantitative Reasoning. In contrast, the English Canadian DAT is paper based and does not contain the Organic Chemistry subsection or Quantitative Reasoning section but does include an optional Manual Dexterity Test (soap carving). All other sections of the tests are identical with the exception of Reading Comprehension, which still contains three passages but allows for 10 fewer minutes. The CDA also offers a French Canadian DAT, which includes the same content as the English Canadian DAT but in French and without the Reading Comprehension section.

If you are not a resident of Canada but plan to apply to Canadian dental schools: Research the specific requirements of each school you would like to attend, paying close attention to residency and standardized test requirements. American DAT results will be sufficient for some English-language Canadian dental schools, but some require the Canadian DAT, and a few of those also require the Manual Dexterity Test.

How to use this book: Since the American DAT includes more sections than the Canadian DAT (Organic Chemistry and Quantitative Reasoning) and many test takers, regardless of nationality, elect to take the American DAT, this book is formatted to follow the American DAT. However, if you will be taking the Canadian DAT, you can still use this book to prepare for your test since the sections the exams have in common test the same material in the same ways. If you are taking the Canadian DAT, you can safely skip Section IV: Organic Chemistry and Section VI: Quantitative Reasoning. However, these sections do contain strategies and information that may make learning the other sections easier, so you may still want to review parts of the sections, especially the first portion of each because it reviews basic concepts and approaches.

If you are planning to apply to one of the few English Canadian schools that requires the Manual Dexterity Test, then you may want to supplement your preparation with soap carving practice since that Test is not based on content knowledge or critical thinking like the sections covered in this book but rather your skilled use of soap, ruler, and blade.

These chapters are designed to serve as both an introduction to the DAT and the Kaplan strategies. This section will remain useful throughout your studies, so refer back to these chapters as needed. Special focus should be given to the unique strategies detailed within Chapter 3. Make sure to apply the skills and strategies from this portion of the book across every relevant section of the DAT. In early practice, it may help to refer back to this material or your notes on this material as you work through practice problems. In later practice, ensure you are using the Kaplan strategies on each practice problem. By the time you reach Test Day, these strategies and habits should be second nature to you. The DAT is a critical-thinking test, and high scores are accomplished through a combination of content knowledge and effective strategy.

This test is unlike the knowledge-based exams common in high school and college that emphasize memorizing information; dental schools can assess your academic prowess by looking at your transcript. This test score is used to assess whether you possess the foundational skills upon which to build a successful dental career. Though you certainly need to know the content to do well, the focus is on knowledge application, emphasizing reasoning, critical thinking, reading comprehension, data analysis, and problem-solving skills.

The DAT is conducted by the American Dental Association (ADA) and has been in operation on a national basis since 1950. The DAT is given year-round at test centers operated by Prometric. The official DAT website is where you can begin the process of registering for the DAT: ada.org/dat. You will also find guides, answers to Frequently Asked Questions, and many other resources for DAT test takers.

To register for the DAT or apply for admission to dental school, you will need a DENTPIN. The DENTPIN is a standardized personal identifier used by the agencies responsible for the accreditation of dental school applicants. To obtain or retrieve a DENTPIN, visit ada.org/dentpin. Once you have a DENTPIN, you will be able to submit an electronic application at ada.org using a credit card. To request a paper application, call 1-800-232-2162. The application (and fee) can be submitted several months ahead of when you plan to actually sit for the test.

After your application and fee are processed, you will receive instructions to contact Prometric (prometric.com) to arrange a date, time, and location for your test. Plan to log into your account and register several weeks in advance of when you want to take the test so you can arrange the best time and location. Afternoon testing sessions and desirable days often fill up quickly. Any corrections to your application must be completed at least two weeks prior to your test date, and rescheduling your test incurs a rescheduling fee that varies according to the advance notice you provide.

During the test, there is a countdown timer in the corner of the screen. You will not be allowed to wear a watch and may not have access to a clock. One 30-minute rest break is scheduled for the middle of the test. You may take additional breaks with the permission of the proctor, but the test timer will continue running. Even if you are not at the computer, the test will continue to run itself, and successive sections will start automatically if time for the previous section has elapsed.

An on-screen periodic table is provided for the Survey of Natural Sciences section, and an on-screen calculator is provided for the Quantitative Reasoning section. The testing center provides either paper and pen or a noteboard and marker to use for taking notes and writing out calculations. If you need to replace these, you may ask the proctor for a new set any time during the test (although if this is during a section, your time will continue to elapse). You are not allowed to bring your own calculator, writing utensils, or paper.

Your score report will tell you not only your scaled scores but also the percentile ranking that corresponds with your scaled score in each section. A percentile ranking reflects how many test takers scored at or below your level. For example, a percentile of 80 means that 80 percent of test takers did as well as or worse than you did, and only 20 percent did better.

Because all of your section scores factor into your cumulative score, maximizing your performance on every question is important. Just a few questions one way or the other can make a big difference in your scaled score. Make an extra effort to score well on a test section if you did poorly in a corresponding class. The best antidote for getting a C in chemistry class is acing the Chemistry section of the DAT!

In addition to being a thinking test, the DAT is also a standardized test. As such, it has its own consistent patterns and features. This is the key to why test preparation works: You have the opportunity to familiarize yourself with those recurring aspects and adopt the proper test-taking mindset.

The DAT mindset boils down to being positive, proactive, and taking control of the testing experience so you can get as many points possible as quickly and as easily as you can. Keep this in mind as you read and work through the material in this book and as you face the challenge on Test Day.

Improving your test-taking stamina can be just as beneficial as learning more content. Overall, the DAT can be a grueling experience, and some test takers simply run out of mental energy. This catches up to them on the last section, which happens to be one of the toughest in terms of timing and mental capacity required: Quantitative Reasoning. To avoid running out of steam, prepare by taking full-length practice tests in the weeks before your exam so that on Test Day completing all four sections will seem like a breeze. Taking online practice tests also ensures that you are comfortable with the computer-based format and allows you to review the explanations and assess your performance. Although the scores you earn on your Kaplan practice tests will be quite realistic, the scores are far less important than the practice itself.

It may sound a little dubious, but attitude adjustment is a proven test-taking technique. Just as a successful athlete prepares mentally and uses positive visualization before a big game, so too should you mentally prepare for Test Day. Here are a few steps you can take to make sure you develop the right DAT attitude:

Next, add in your full-length practice tests. Remember, these are located in your online assets (to best simulate this computer-based test). Plan to take one test as a diagnostic test early in your prep. This can be any of the full-length tests in your online assets. For the remainder of your tests, plan to take one full-length test around half-way through your studies and then once per week until Test Day for the last two to three weeks. Staggering your tests in this way allows you to form a baseline for comparison and to determine which areas to focus on right away, while also providing realistic feedback as to how you will perform on Test Day. For each test scheduled, set aside five hours to take the test and then at least another five hours the next day to thoroughly review the test (discussed later in this chapter). e24fc04721