How Seth Scored a Perfect Biology and Orgo Score on the DAT

As someone who had been out of the college lecture hall for a few years, I knew going into DAT prep that my biggest challenge would be brushing up on the material. That’s why, from day one, I committed myself to reviewing as much as I possibly could and I’m so glad I chose DAT Bootcamp to guide me through it.

I was lucky to have a job that gave me some flexibility, so I used every bit of free time during and after work to study. In total, I was putting in around five to seven hours a day, five to six days a week. It was intense, but Bootcamp made the process so much easier and more manageable.

I started by watching and taking detailed notes on every one of the incredibly in-depth videos Bootcamp offered in biology, general chemistry, organic chemistry, and quantitative reasoning. From there, I worked through every question bank, Bio Bite, and Reaction Bite to test my understanding and figure out which topics needed more attention. That structure really helped me build a strong foundation and feel more confident as I progressed.

Once I had a solid grasp on the content, I moved on to practice exams for each section. These were so helpful, not just in reinforcing what I’d learned, but in getting used to the format and timing of the real test. I saved the Perceptual Ability and Reading Comprehension sections for the last two to three weeks before the exam, since they relied more on skill than content memorization.

If I could go back and change one thing, it would be to take more full-length practice tests. I only took one, and during the actual DAT, the mental fatigue hit me harder than I expected. Definitely something I’d recommend others prepare for!

Most of all, I want to say a huge thank-you to the DAT Bootcamp team. Not only did they provide top-notch study resources, but their support was incredible. Anytime I had a question I couldn’t figure out, I’d message them and they always got back to me with helpful answers. They even went above and beyond when my testing center lost power and I had to reschedule my exam. My membership was set to expire on my original test date, but they graciously extended it so I could continue studying up until the new one.

Thanks to Bootcamp, I felt confident walking into the DAT and I couldn’t be more grateful for their help every step of the way.