This post was kindly written by Cedar (SDN username: Study4D8T) on how to prepare for the DAT the right way and achieve a high score. Even more valuable, he describes the mentality that can cause you to end up with a low score. I strongly recommend reading this post to…

A topic in biology that many students find challenging (and is known to appear on the DAT) is the number of chromosomes and chromatids present during the various stages of meiosis and mitosis in eukaryotes. To first clarify this topic, it is first essential to understand some basic definitions. Chromatin…

Digestive enzymes is a topic frequently tested on the Biology section of the DAT. Knowing the function of key enzymes, where they are produced, and how they are regulated will translate to easy points come test day. Below, I've outlined how food is broken down from the moment of ingestion…

The official ADA DAT practice tests are one of the best ways to study for the DAT. The 2007 DAT is available for free online. After you take the 2007 DAT practice test and check your answers, use this resource to understand the concepts behind the questions. Now you'll be…

Mnemonics are a great tool to memorizing large amounts of information quickly. Here are a couple I used to answer some questions on the DAT: Cell Division / Cell Biology Cell Replication Phases = I Pee on a MAT I = Interphase P = Prophase M = Metaphase A =…

Genetics makes up a large portion of the biology section on the DAT. A portion of genetics is dedicated to technologies, which isn't covered very deeply in many of the AP biology guides, and covered way too in-depth in the Campbell Biology textbook. Here is a list of genetic technologies…

I'd like to open discussion on a question proposed to me the other day: for those who have taken the DAT, which topic do you wish you had spent less time reviewing? The DAT is known to throw just about any topic at you, so I still believe it's important…

[caption id="attachment_1461" align="alignright" width="200"] Campbell Biology Textbook[/caption] Short answer: No. This question is usually asked after students review the list of reference texts the ADA uses to develop the DAT. Students believe that reading all 1500 pages of Campbell biology, a textbook you most likely used in biology I and…

Studying for any section of the DAT starts the same way: do a content review and then begin to tackle practice questions in bulk. Here's what I recommend: do your content review with a condensed set of notes. Students studying for the DAT often use an AP biology book. I…

This is the first in a series of posts on how to beat the biology section on the DAT. As you may be aware, the biology section covers a massive amount of information; so much, that it is impractical for you to know it all. You have to understand and…