Top 3 DAT Biology Study Materials

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You have probably seen the article "The Hottest DAT Study Material 2011" which ranks the Top 10 DAT study aids. However, the best study aids do not necessarily translate into the best resource for each section. This is why it is highly recommended that you take the time to find the right combination of DAT material for you. In order to help you find the best materials for the biology section of the DAT, I have put together a Top 3 list of materials. I did not do a Top 10 or even a Top 5 list simply because the Top 3 materials that I am going to list blow the others out of the water. Yes, in my opinion and many others these are far superior study materials for the DAT biology section than any of the others.

#1- Cliffs AP Biology

I have written several articles now about Cliffs AP Biology. I cannot say enough about this resource. It outlines, in an easy to memorize fashion, just about everything you need to know for the biology section . The book isn't written on fancy paper but the simplicity and content that is included makes up for that. Oh, did I mention that this book can be purchased at Amazon for less than $10! I do have to warn you that Cliffs AP Biology does lack a little bit in the physiology portion and maybe a few other small areas.I would recommend checking the ADA specification outline to be sure you covered all the material.

Links:
DentalDAT: Give It Away #2
Cliffs AP Biology: The Rave

#2- DAT Destroyer


DAT Destroyer is another one of those that you cannot go wrong with. This actually supplements Cliffs AP Biology very well. The thing that separates this from many of the other typical study materials is that it is just a bunch of questions. Believe me, these questions will "destroy" you your first time through. Just remember it is not about getting the questions right or wrong it is about learning from every question. Thankfully, the DAT Destroyer has very detailed answers in the back and this is where you learn.

Links:
The Hottest DAT Study Material 2011

#3- TIME


Alright, I know time is not a material but reality is I couldn't choose a third resource to put in the #3 spot. If you know Cliffs AP Biology and work your way through DAT Destroyer (more than once) you can land yourself at least a 19 in the biology section. So my advice is to go out and get the 2 best study materials and start studying. You can spend hours debating on which study materials to use but the reality is, you just need to put the time into studying.

Honorable Mentions:

Top Score Pro: Test yourself using this DAT simulator software. Probably one of the most accurate software programs that you can buy. If you want to know what you will score on the real DAT take a couple of these tests. You will probably score a point or two lower on the biology section in comparison to the real DAT as they do put in a few extra taxonomy questions.

DAT Achiever: Test yourself using this DAT simulator software. Don't be discouraged if you end up with only 15 or 16 in the biology section as many of these questions are far more difficult than the real DAT. This will be a good 3 to 4 points lower than what you will score when you get to the real test.

Kaplan Blue Book: Often times Kaplan gets negative feedback on their material because it is too easy in comparison to the real DAT. However, they do a pretty decent job in the biology section. This will definitely pick up anything that is lacking in Cliffs AP Biology.

Hopefully this saves you some time and helps you to get a higher score on the DAT. The study material that you choose can really make a difference. The Top 3 materials that I have presented to you today are materials that have been used by thousands of pre-dental students to get high scores on the DAT. Good luck to all! Just remember... IT'S WORTH IT!

DentalDAT: Give It Away #2

Give It Away!

Announcing DentalDAT's second "Give it Away". This is a chance for you to win CliffsNotes AP Biology book. This is an excellent resource for studying the biology section of the DAT. In fact, it is ranked #5 on DentalDAT's "The Hottest DAT Study Material 2011".

Product Breakdown

• 275+ pages of easy to read biology outlines
• Practice questions after each chapter
• 2 Sample practice tests at the end of the book to test your biology knowledge
• Best of all it follows the ADA biology outline very closely (Check out "Cliffs AP Biology: The Rave")

How To Win

Unfortunately, I am unable to give this book to everyone who visits DentalDAT. However, I will choose one lucky winner who will receive this book at no expense! Every student is allowed to enter their name up to one time. This is how you can enter your name for the drawing;

Facebook: "Like" DentalDAT. The "Like" button can be found at the top left corner of DentalDat.com, on the bottom toolbar of DentalDat.com, or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/pages/DentalDAT/. If you already "Like" DentalDAT on Facebook please go to the page and "Share" it with your friends! Remember to fill out the form below and check the corresponding box in order to have your name entered.

The drawing will take place after the DentalDAT Facebook page has received 100+ likes or April 1, 2012 which ever comes first. Need the book soon? All the more incentive to get your friends to "Like" DentalDAT! 

I will notify the winner by e-mail and subsequently I will post the winner in the comments section of this post. If the winner does not respond within 48 hours of the drawing. I will draw a second winner. 

Rules and Regulations

1. There is a limit of up to 1 entry per person.
2. In order to be considered an entry, each person must "Like" the DentalDAT Facebook page or make a status update suggesting their friends "Like" DentalDAT AND submit the above form.
3. This "Give It Away" is open to readers with US shipping addresses only.
4. Free Shipping to the WINNER! (remember US shipping address only!)
5. Winner must respond within 48 hours of the drawing or another winner will be chosen (no exceptions)
6. The item cannot be exchanged for another item or money.

Disclaimer: I plan on everything going smoothly and without a problem. However, in the off chance that I encounter an unexpected hiccup please be patient as I rectify the situation.

Any feedback can be posted in the comments section of this post. If you wish you may also e-mail me at Thecreator@dentaldat.com for any suggestions or feedback.

THANKS FOR PARTICIPATING!

DentalDAT: Give It Away

Give It Away!

Announcing DentalDAT's first "Give it Away". This is an opportunity for you to get free material while helping DentalDAT to gain exposure and a larger audience. As the giveaways become more popular and more effective I will be able to giveaway bigger and better products. Until then I will be posting small but useful items for predental students. The first item up for offer is Cliff Notes AP Biology Flashcards! These are a great supplement to the Cliff Notes AP Biology book that a large percent of predental studenst use in preparing for the biology section of the DAT. This is a set of cards that I used for reviewing information on the go. They are virtually brand new and were gently cared for. If you are not familiar with this resource check out "Cliffs AP Biology: The Rave".

Product Breakdown

• A total of 1,000 flashcards  organized by topic
• 50 Blank flashcards are available for writing down extra definitions and/or processes 
• Great for studying on the go or for quick constant review 
• Closely follows the outlines of the Cliffs AP Biology book

How To Win

Unfortunately, I am unable to give these flashcards out to everyone who visits DentalDAT. However, I will choose one lucky winner who will receive this set of flashcards at no expense! Every student is allowed to enter their name up to three times. This is how you can enter your name for the drawing;

   1. Facebook: "Like" DentalDAT. The "Like" button can be found at the top left corner of DentalDat.com, on the bottom toolbar of DentalDat.com, or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/pages/DentalDAT/. If you already "Like" DentalDAT on Facebook please share  the link www.dentaldat.com with your friends by commenting on Facebook. Remember to fill out the form below and check the corresponding box in order to have your name entered.

   2. Twitter: "Follow" me on Twitter @DentalDAT and post "I am following DentalDAT and so should you!". If you already are following me on twitter please tweet "I am following DentalDAT and so should you!" in order to enter your name via Twitter. Remember to fill out the form below and check the corresponding box in order to have your name entered.

   3. DentalDAT Forum: Register and make a comment on the NEW Forum. You can get to the forum by clicking the "New Forum" link at the top of the page or by going to http://dentaldat.forumotion.com/. Remember to fill out the form below and check the corresponding box in order to have your name entered.

Note: If you submitted the form with all three boxes checked your name will be entered into the drawing three times. If you checked two boxes then your name will have two submissions and if you checked one box your name will have one submission. 

The drawing will be on OCTOBER 4, 2011 at 6 P.M. Eastern Time.

I will notify the winner by e-mail and subsequently I will post the winner in the comments section of this post. If the winner does not respond within 48 hours I will draw another winner on October 6, 2011. 

Rules and Regulations


1. There is a limit of up to 3 entries per person.
2. In order to be considered an entry, each person must complete the task ("Like" me on Facebook, "Follow" me on Twitter, or Register on DentalDAT Forum) AND submit the above form with the boxes checked of the tasks that they performed.
3. If you have already completed the tasks before the giveaway started you can still check the box in the form above and receive the entry.
4. This "Give It Away" is open to readers with US shipping addresses only.
5. Free Shipping to the WINNER! (remember US shipping address only!)
6. Winner must respond within 48 hours of the drawing or another winner will be chosen (no exceptions)
7. The item cannot be exchange for another item or money.

Disclaimer: I plan on everything going smoothly and without a problem. However, this is the first giveaway that DentalDAT has done and there may be some minor glitches in the process. In the case of any glitch, please be patient as I rectify the problem.

Any feedback can be posted in the comments section of this post. If you wish you may also e-mail me at Thecreator@dentaldat.com for any suggestions or feedback.

THANKS FOR PARTICIPATING!