How to Get a Study Guide for DAT

The Dental Admission Test, or DAT, is a computer-based test taken by prospective dental students to gain admission into an accredited dental school in the United States. This test measures overall academic ability, knowledge of scientific information and perceptual ability. Although the American Dental Association (ADA) does not endorse any testing materials, here are a few easy steps to find the study guides for DAT preparation.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

1. Become a member in student Web forums like studentdoctor where there are discussions and information sharing done by novice dental students like you. It will help you decide what kind of preparation suits your style. The forum also carries a classified section for selling and buying DAT study guides.
   
   
2. Consider buying DAT preparation material in the form of software or books provided by Web sites like Amazon and Scholar Ware. Make sure that the content reflects the four tests of the DAT, which are survey of natural science, perceptual ability, reading comprehension and quantitative reasoning.
3. Enroll in classroom programs, private tutoring or online programs offered by institutes like Kaplan.
   
4. Familiarize yourself with the four areas of the DAT program, by taking sample tests that are available on the ADA Web site. These help you identify your areas of weakness and understand the format of test battery.

Tips & Warnings

• Do not hesitate to ask questions before investing hundreds of dollars in a study guide. The members in the forum are very friendly and candid in sharing their knowledge and experiences.