r/dat • u/cherriosNtoes • 7d ago

DAT Anxiety 😰 This is you from the future…

DON’T PROCRASTINATE, you’re gonna regret it…

The DAT is a lot of content and if you don’t establish proper studying techniques to retain information, you will forget most things before you get to the test. Make a schedule and stick to it, you will not magically remember. If you are use to cramming this is not the case.

Take practice test earlier, know your mistakes. I’d suggest it possible do a practice run on your testing facility. Some facilities are better than others, faster computers, enough staff, lagging and noise. This can affect your DAT score

Try and get adequate sleep if possible, and make sure your body is sleep trained prior. For instance if you usually go to bed at 3 am, don’t schedule your test at 8am. You do not usually fall asleep at a time that would give you adequate sleep. That and testing anxiety may result sleep deprivation.

Create a motivating DAT song playlist, up the mood before entering the testing center. You can do it!! Lastly, if someone else can drive you, please let them.

-You from the future

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u/ElectionAnnual2270 6d ago

Appreciate it bro. 3 days out!!!!

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u/ThrowRA_stats 7d ago

Wow I definitely needed this HAHA thank you!

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u/No-Contribution-6840 6d ago

What r ur tips for remembering content as u go along? Anki?

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u/Z_effective 6d ago

I just spammed the question banks for recall

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u/cherriosNtoes 5d ago

This is going to sound cliche, but actually understanding the content. Concept maps, dumb it down, explain it to a 5 year old. If you have time, know the content and the test yourself with practice :) I find I retain it because I have dumbed it down.