DAT Prep
14 articles in this category.
DAT Dates 2027: There Is No Fixed Test Day
There is no published list of DAT dates for 2027. The exam is year-round at Prometric. Book 60–90 days ahead, and check your school’s score deadline.
October 12, 2026 · 8 min read
Did DAT Organic Chemistry Change in 2026?
No major new content. The ADA’s April 2026 organic chemistry update still has 30 questions, with clearer topic names, curved arrows, and two-step synthesis listed.
October 12, 2026 · 8 min read
420 DAT to Old Score = 20 (Full Chart)
420 DAT to old score = 20. 460 DAT to old score = 22. Full conversion chart from the 200–600 scale to the old 1–30 scale.
August 5, 2026 · 10 min read
Should I Retake the DAT? When a Retake Helps (and When It Hurts)
Got a 17, 18, 19, or 20 on the DAT and wondering if you should retake? This guide shows when a DAT retake improves dental school odds, when it wastes months, and how to decide using GPA, school list, and section scores.
July 23, 2026 · 11 min read
DAT Spatial Reasoning Practice (PAT Drills)
Improve DAT spatial reasoning with PAT drills — keyhole, cubes, angles, hole punching, and pattern folding. Practice that raises weak subsections.
July 23, 2026 · 12 min read
DAT Quantitative Reasoning: Complete Study Guide to Score 20+ (2025–2026)
DAT Quantitative Reasoning is the section where timing kills more scores than content. This complete QR study guide covers high-yield math topics, calculator strategy, pacing rules, and a 3-week plan to break into the 20+ range.
July 15, 2026 · 14 min read
DAT Reading Comprehension: Strategy Guide to Score 20+ Without Speed-Reading Myths (2025–2026)
DAT Reading Comprehension is less about reading faster and more about finding answers efficiently. This guide covers passage strategy, question types, timing frameworks, and a practice plan that raises RC scores for science-heavy applicants.
July 15, 2026 · 13 min read
DAT Organic Chemistry: High-Yield Reactions and Study Guide to Score 20+ (2025–2026)
DAT Organic Chemistry intimidates more students than any other SNS section — but it is also one of the most pattern-based. This guide covers the high-yield reactions, mechanisms, and lab concepts that show up most often, plus a study plan that turns Orgo from a liability into a score booster.
July 13, 2026 · 16 min read
DAT General Chemistry: High-Yield Study Guide to Score 20+ (2025–2026)
DAT General Chemistry is 30 questions that decide your Total Science score. This complete high-yield guide covers the topics that appear most often, the formulas you must know cold, the best resources ranked by score impact, and a study plan that actually moves the needle.
July 13, 2026 · 15 min read
DAT Biology: The Complete High-Yield Study Guide to Score 20+ (2025–2026)
DAT Biology is the largest section of the Survey of Natural Sciences — and one of the most predictable. This complete study guide covers the high-yield topics that appear on every exam, the best resources ranked by score impact, and a proven study strategy to hit 20+ on Biology.
July 9, 2026 · 16 min read
How to Score 20+ on the DAT PAT
Raise your DAT PAT score with strategies for all 6 question types — keyhole, TFE, angles, hole punching, cubes, pattern folding — plus a daily practice plan.
July 3, 2026 · 13 min read
How to Study for the DAT: Schedule & Strategy
Build a DAT study schedule that works — how long to study, which resources per section, and strategies that separate 20+ scorers from everyone else.
June 26, 2026 · 14 min read
How to Find the Best DAT Tutor in 2025–2026 (Complete Guide)
Not all DAT tutors are created equal. This guide breaks down exactly what to look for in a DAT tutor, how much tutoring costs, red flags to avoid, and how to get the most out of every session — so you can hit your target score and get into dental school.
June 23, 2026 · 12 min read
What Is a Good DAT Score in 2026?
A competitive DAT is about 420 AA (old 20). Selective schools often want about 460 (old 22). Use the conversion chart for every score.
April 28, 2026 · 9 min read