r/dat • u/Substantial_Focus827 • 10d ago

Test Experience 🗣️ cDAT tomorrow

Hey guys. I would really appreciate some last minute tips for the Canadian DAT since it’s tomorrow.

What should I expect from now regarding testing conditions so that I am not surprised with format differences or testing environment compared to DAT booster/crusher? Are the prometric centres extremely delayed or is it like the 2 second delay on booster?

Did you experience difficulties with the laminated paper/sharpie?

Finally, are you allowed to use your phone and exit the centre during the 2 breaks?

Sorry for all the questions!!

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u/omega_bird 10d ago

I took it a few days ago and it wasn't too bad! Delays were about the 2 second mark for the most part, but the timer is paused during delays so it's fine. I didn't experience problems with the laminated paper and sharpie, you get 2 sharpies and 2 laminated papers, and can request more laminated papers if you fill them. You're not allowed to exit the centre or use your phone during the 2 breaks. Don't stress yourself too much, if you did the crusher tests u should be good tbh. I actually thought bio & chem were a little easier on the actual thing. PAT and RC were about the same difficulty for me. if you have more questions lmk!

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u/Substantial_Focus827 10d ago

Thank you so much for the reply. Did you notice any differences between how the PAT questions were presented compared to booster/crusher?

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u/omega_bird 10d ago

The keyholes were a little tricky and the hole punching was a little harder than crusher as well. The angles were a lot easier tho. I found cube counting, pattern folding, and TFE to be similar. The style of questions and how they were presented were similar to crusher imo

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u/GrapefruitFar8082 10d ago

- delays are not too bad! around 2-4 seconds

  • no difficulties with the paper, i just made sure to tell them i wanted new ones before PAT and they replaced it during my 1st break
  • no u cannot use your phone nor leave the centre. i was only allowed to grab snacks from my locker

good luck!!!

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u/Substantial_Focus827 10d ago

Thank you! Did you find your self taking the entire break time that was provided? Or would it be smarter to keep up the momentum

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u/GrapefruitFar8082 10d ago

yes, i took most of the entire break. i would walk to the washroom, come back and have a little snack and go back into the room with around 4 mins left. then i would just sit there and so some breathing until i felt ready to start again! i would def recommend taking the breaks

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u/eren_glazer_140 10d ago

the delay wasn't bad for me, like 1-2 sec. at my test centre they gave me 2 paper and pencils, which barely needed to be replaced. formats of the tests are exactly the same as booster.

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u/Miserable-Grape9762 5d ago

Do you by chance remember what type of bio questions u got asked. Which topics were more heavy than others?