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Test strategy & study schedules (new 200–600 score scale explained)

Everything about the DAT except the science itself: its sections and timing, how to register and retake, how the new 200–600 score scale compares with the old 1–30 scale, what schools look at, and how to build a 2–3 month plan through test day.

8 chapters · 28 videos

Community picks, not instructor-reviewed yet. These videos come from dental schools, faculty and dental educators. Always follow your own school's technique and instructors. Spot a better video or an error? Tell us.

1 The DAT at a glance: sections, content & timing

2 Registration, fees, rescheduling & retake policy

3 The new 200–600 score scale (and the old 1–30 scale)

4 What dental schools look at: AA, TS & PAT

5 Building a 2–3 month study schedule

6 Section strategy: PAT, reading comprehension & QR

7 Practice tests, score review & retake decisions

8 The final week & test day

Credits & references

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  2. Dr. Eli, DMD. “What Is the DAT? When Should You Take It If Applying To Dental School? (Pre-Dental Guide 2026).” YouTube. youtube.com/watch?v=KdHMJnOXuN0
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  8. Dr. Eli, DMD. “New DAT Scoring System (2025) Explained | What Pre-Dents NEED to Know!.” YouTube. youtube.com/watch?v=BPiyQmYznas
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  19. Dr. Haley. “How to study for DAT Reading Section: My Strategy & Tips.” YouTube. youtube.com/watch?v=IDDN11nPDVc
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  21. Dental Student. “DAT Quantitative Reasoning Section (QR): My Test Preparation and Advice.” YouTube. youtube.com/watch?v=01vmBcryxII
  22. Josie Dental. “DAT Practice Exams | DAT Advice.” YouTube. youtube.com/watch?v=AJIA1K3iOag
  23. deardds. “How I raised my DAT score (20AA ➡️ 23AA) + Free Resources | Dental.” YouTube. youtube.com/watch?v=56lkg1hHiCo
  24. American Student Dental Association. “Study Methods for the Natural Sciences (DAT).” YouTube. youtube.com/watch?v=LhM6_sdZOjs
  25. Predenting with Dr. Andrew. “5 DAT Tips for Test Day.” YouTube. youtube.com/watch?v=-yNveUxVCnQ
  26. Top Professionals. “What to do ONE WEEK before your DAT.” YouTube. youtube.com/watch?v=tOBXlPKx_-k
  27. Predenting with Dr. Andrew. “Do THIS On Your DAT Test Day.” YouTube. youtube.com/watch?v=ux1KlgPbPCc
  28. American Student Dental Association. “Tips and Tricks for Taking the DAT.” YouTube. youtube.com/watch?v=L-GT-ICjX1s