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Gold Standard DAT Reading Comprehension (RC)
(Dental Admission Test)
- Title: DAT RC Masters Series, Reading Comprehension (RC) Preparation and Practice for the Dental Admission Test by Gold Standard DAT
- SRP: $19.99
- Format: Paperback book
- Pages:150 pages
- Edition: 2
- ISBN: 978-1-927338-49-0
- Publisher: RuveneCo Inc.
- Authors: DAT-prep.com, Gold Standard DAT
- Series: Book 5 of 6
- Description: The Gold Standard RC provides a comprehensive review of the English reading skills, strategies and practice questions to boost your DAT RC score.
Over 150 practice questions in the book with answers and helpful explanations.
Chapters contain review content and strategies that are followed by practice multiple choice questions with useful solutions.
This book also contains the content covering OAT RC and Canadian DAT RC.
- Paperback book
- PRICE: $19.99
Temporary eBook pdf access available upon email request while awaiting shipment.
- Online eBook access for 6 months
- PRICE: $9.99
The eBook pdf is 100% online with the identical content as the paperback book.
Official ADA DAT Reading Comprehension Test Content (50 questions)
- The Reading Comprehension Test contains three reading passages on various scientific topics. Prior understanding of the science topics is not a prerequisite to answering the test items. The reading passages require the ability to read, comprehend, and thoroughly analyze basic scientific information.
In addition to the Dental Admission Test guides and software that we recommend to you, please consider visiting the official website for the Dental Admission Test: click on DAT in the US or click here: DAT for students in Canada.
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GS-Bohr DAT Prep Platinum Package
Package description: The complete DAT preparation package: With this package you get all the tools you need to be DAT ready! Includes:
- Full DAT Masters Series book set (6 books and over 2000 pages in color: DAT PAT, DAT Biology, DAT Organic Chemistry, DAT General Chemistry, DAT QR, DAT RC) with instant online access as you await the delivery of the paperback books. Teaching content updated to the fully-updated ADA standard including officially-added new topics (i.e. epigenetics, genomics, etc.).
- DAT Prep Noteboard with two Staedtler markers for real exam simulation
- Over 7500 practice questions!
- 12 full-length DAT practice tests - that is all the practice you need to ace the DAT!
- Access to DAT Natural Sciences and DAT PAT videos online
- DAT Natural Sciences Tutorials and DAT Study Coaching (three 1:1 and 10 small group sessions). These tutorials will be scheduled to accommodate your study timeline.
- PRICE: $999.00
$1200
Gold Standard-Bohr DAT Prep Package
Gold Standard-Bohr DAT Prep Study Package
Package description: Learn the content and get the practice you need for the DAT!
This package is designed for those who want to learn all updated ADA content and have all the practice they need before the DAT. It includes:
- Full DAT Masters Series book set (6 books and over 2000 pages in color: DAT PAT, DAT Biology, DAT Organic Chemistry, DAT General Chemistry, DAT QR, DAT RC) with instant online access as you await the delivery of the paperback books. Teaching content updated to the fully-updated ADA standard including officially-added new topics (i.e. epigenetics, genomics, etc.).
- DAT Prep Noteboard with two Staedtler markers for real exam simulation
- Over 7500 DAT practice questions!
- 12 full-length DAT practice tests - that is all the practice you need to ace the DAT!
- Access to DAT Natural Sciences and DAT PAT videos online
- PRICE: $399.00
$426
Gold Standard DAT Prep Books
Gold Standard DAT Books
Package description: 2023-2024 DAT Prep Masters Series
The most up-to-date and comprehensive DAT prep available. Full of new features that will make studying for the DAT a breeze! It includes:
- Full DAT Masters Series book-set (6 books and over 2000 pages in color: DAT PAT, DAT Biology, DAT Organic Chemistry, DAT General Chemistry, DAT QR, DAT RC) with instant online access as you await the delivery of the paperback books. Teaching content updated to the fully-updated ADA standard including officially-added new topics (i.e. epigenetics, genomics, etc.).
- DAT Prep Noteboard with two Staedtler markers for real exam simulation
- 2 full-length DAT practice tests
- Over 3000 DAT practice questions with helpful explanations
- Access to DAT Natural Sciences and DAT PAT videos online
- PRICE: $249.00
$269
Gold Standard DAT Prep eBooks
Gold Standard DAT Prep eBooks
Package description: 2023-2024 DAT Prep Masters Series eBooks
The most up-to-date and comprehensive DAT prep available. Full of new features that will make studying for the DAT a breeze! It includes:
- Full DAT Masters Series eBook set (6 eBooks and over 2000 pages in color: DAT PAT, DAT Biology, DAT Organic Chemistry, DAT General Chemistry, DAT QR, DAT RC) with instant online access. All of the content is identical to the paperback books but less expensive. The pdf files are accessible with your online account which has a Gold Standard eBook reader. Teaching content updated to the fully-updated ADA standard including officially-added new topics (i.e. epigenetics, genomics, etc.).
- 2 full-length DAT practice tests + the abbreviated diagnostic test GS-Free
- Over 3000 DAT practice questions with helpful explanations
- Access to DAT Natural Sciences and DAT PAT videos online
- PRICE: $119.95
$125
DAT BIOLOGY PREPARATION
Gold Standard DAT Biology Preparation (Dental Admission Test)
- Title: DAT Biology Masters Series, Comprehensive Preparation and Practice for the Dental Admission Test Biology by Gold Standard DAT
- SRP: $49.95
- Format: Paperback book or eBook
- Pages: 426 pages
- Edition: 2
- ISBN: 978-1-927338-46-9
- Publisher: RuveneCo Inc.
- Authors: DAT-prep.com, Gold Standard DAT
- Series: Book 1 of 6
- Description: This DAT Biology book contains a comprehensive biology review in color covering molecular, cell, systems and plant biology, animal behavior, ecology, biochemistry and more. This book comes with over 400 practice questions with solutions. Chapters begin with learning objectives and finish with practice multiple choice questions followed by useful explanations. Advanced topics presented for students aiming for top dental schools. This book also contains the content covering OAT Biology and Canadian DAT Biology.
- Paperback book
- PRICE: $44.95
$49.95
Instant online access available as you await for the book to arrive.
- Online eBook access for 6 months
- PRICE: $24.95
The eBook is 100% online and includes all paperback book features.
Changes to DAT Biology
Over the last few years, the ADA officially announced new topics added to DAT Biology which are still incompletely covered in many other DAT preparation guides. The new topics introduced include: Archaebacteria, viruses, genomics, gene expression, and epigenetics. The current edition of the DAT Masters Series includes all content for the evolving DAT including the new topics.
Can't I use MCAT books instead?
There are many important DAT Biology topics that are either not on the MCAT or are so rare as MCAT questions that the topics are not properly covered in MCAT books. Here is a partial list: photosynthesis and plant biology, genetic technology, animal behavior and learning, population and community ecology, ecosystems, social behaviors of animals, etc. The Gold Standard DAT was designed specifically for the DAT so all ADA topics are presented in color followed by chapter review questions, answers and explanations.
Gold Standard DAT Biology Table of Contents
- Generalized Eukaryotic Cell
- Microbiology
- Protein Synthesis
- Enzymes and Cellular Metabolism
- Specialized Eukaryotic Cells and Tissues
- Nervous and Endocrine Systems
- The Circulatory System
- The Immune System
- The Digestive System
- The Excretory System
- The Musculoskeletal System
- The Respiratory System
- The Skin As An Organ System
- Reproduction and Development
- Genetics
- Evolution
- Plants
- Animal Behavior
- Ecology
- Biochemistry
Chapter Review Solutions
Biology Index
Official ADA DAT Biology Content (40 questions)
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Cell and Molecular Biology:
Biomolecules, Origin of life, cell metabolism (including photosynthesis/enzymology), cellular processes, thermodynamics, organelle structure and function, mitosis/ meiosis, cell structure, and experimental cell biology.
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Diversity of Life:
Relationships, Biological Organization and Relationship of Major Taxa (Six-Kingdom, Three-Domain System) - plantae, animalia, protista, fungi, Eubacteria (bacteria), etc.; and more recently added by the ADA: viruses and Archaebacteria.
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Structure and Function of Systems:
Integumentary, skeletal, muscular,circulatory, immunological, digestive, respiratory, urinary, nervous/senses, endocrine, reproductive, etc.
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Developmental Biology:
Fertilization, descriptive embryology, developmental mechanisms.
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Genetics:
Molecular genetics, human genetics, classical genetics, chromosomal genetics, and genetic technology.
New as of January, 2022: Genomics, gene expression, epigenetics
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Evolution, Ecology, and Behavior:
Natural selection, population genetics/speciation, population and community ecology, ecosystems, and animal behavior (including social behavior).
For complete DAT test specifications, visit ADA's official webpage: ADA DAT Guide
DAT GENERAL CHEMISTRY REVIEW
Gold Standard DAT General Chemistry Review
(Dental Admission Test)
- Title: DAT General Chemistry Masters Series, Review, Preparation and Practice for the Dental Admission Test by Gold Standard DAT
- SRP: $49.95
- Format: Paperback book or eBook
- Pages: 408 pages
- Edition: 2
- ISBN: 978-1-927338-62-9
- Publisher: RuveneCo Inc.
- Authors: DAT-prep.com, Gold Standard DAT
- Series: Book 2 of 6
- Description: Comprehensive chemistry review in color from the atom to thermodynamics to acids/bases to electrochemistry; bonus: General Chemistry Equation List. All DAT General Chemistry content is covered with clear explanations, DAT practice questions and helpful solutions. Chapters begin with learning objectives and finish with practice multiple choice questions followed by useful explanations. This book also contains the content covering OAT General Chemistry, and Canadian DAT General Chemistry.
- Paperback book
- PRICE: $44.95
$49.95
Instant online access available as you await for the book to arrive.
- Online eBook access for 6 months
- PRICE: $24.95
The eBook is 100% online and includes all paperback book features.
Can't I use MCAT books instead?
There are many important DAT General and Organic Chemistry topics that are either not on the MCAT or are so rare as MCAT questions that the topics are not properly covered in MCAT books. Here is a partial list: general chemistry laboratory techniques and glassware, alkene, alkyne, ether and aromatic chemistry, multi-step organic syntheses, etc. The Gold Standard DAT was designed specifically for the DAT so all ADA topics are presented in color followed by chapter review questions, answers and explanations.
Gold Standard General Chemistry Table of Contents
- Stoichiometry
- Electronic Structure and the Periodic Table
- Bonding
- Phases and Phase Equilibria
- Solution Chemistry
- Acids and Bases
- Thermodynamics
- Enthalpy and Thermochemistry
- Rate Processes in Chemical Reactions
- Electrochemistry
- Nuclear Chemistry
- Laboratory
Chapter Review Solutions General Chemistry Equation List and Tables
Official ADA DAT General Chemistry Test Content (30 questions)
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Stoichiometry and General Concepts:
Percent composition, empirical formulas, balancing equations, moles and molecular formulas, molar mass, density, and calculations from balanced equations
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Gases:
Kinetic molecular theory of gases, Dalton's, Boyle's, Charles’s, and ideal gas law
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Liquids and Solids:
Intermolecular forces, phase changes, vaporpressure, structures, polarity, and properties
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Solutions:
Polarity, properties (colligative, non-colligative), forces, and concentration calculations
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Acids and Bases:
pH, strength, Brønsted-Lowry reactions, and calculations
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Chemical Equilibria
Molecular, acid/ base, precipitation, calculations, and Le Chatelier’s principle.
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Thermodynamics and Thermochemistry:
Laws of thermodynamics, Hess’s law, spontaneity, enthalpies and entropies, and heat transfer
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Chemical Kinetics:
Rate laws, activation energy, and half-life
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Oxidation-Reduction Reactions:
Balancing equations, determination of oxidation numbers, electrochemical calculations, and electrochemical concepts and terminology
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Atomic and Molecular Structure:
Electron configuration, orbital types, Lewis-Dot diagrams, atomic theory, quantum theory, molecular geometry, bond types, and sub-atomic particles
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Periodic Properties:
Representative elements, transition elements, periodic trends, and descriptive chemistry
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Nuclear Reactions:
Balancing equations, binding energy, decay processes, particles, and terminology
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Laboratory:
Basic techniques, equipment, error analysis, safety, and data analysis
DAT ORGANIC CHEMISTRY REVIEW
Gold Standard DAT Organic Chemistry Review
(Dental Admission Test)
- Title: DAT Organic Chemistry Masters Series, Review, Preparation and Practice for the Dental Admission Test by Gold Standard DAT
- SRP: $49.95
- Format:Paperback book or eBook
- Pages:440 pages
- Edition:2
- ISBN:978-1-927338-63-6
- Publisher:RuveneCo Inc.
- Authors:DAT-prep.com, Gold Standard DAT
- Series:Book 3 of 6
- Description: Comprehensive chemistry review in color from the atom to thermodynamics to reaction mechanisms to NMR; General Chemistry Equation List & Organic Reaction Summary. Chapters begin with learning objectives and finish with practice multiple choice questions followed by useful explanations. This book also contains the content covering OAT Organic Chemistry.
- Paperback book
- PRICE: $44.95
$49.95
Instant online access available as you await for the book to arrive.
- Online eBook access for 6 months
- PRICE: $24.95
The eBook is 100% online and includes all paperback book features.
Can't I use MCAT books instead?
There are many important DAT General and Organic Chemistry topics that are either not on the MCAT or are so rare as MCAT questions that the topics are not properly covered in MCAT books. Here is a partial list: general chemistry laboratory techniques and glassware, alkene, alkyne, ether and aromatic chemistry, multi-step organic syntheses, etc. The Gold Standard DAT was designed specifically for the DAT so all ADA topics are presented in color followed by chapter review questions, answers and explanations.
Table of Contents for Organic Chemistry
- Molecular Structure of Organic Compounds
- Stereochemistry
- Alkanes
- Alkenes
- Aromatics
- Alcohols
- Aldehydes and Ketones
- Carboxylic Acids
- Carboxylic Acids Derivatives
- Ethers and Phenols
- Amines
- Biological Molecules
- Separations and Purifications
- Spectroscopy
Key Organic Chemistry Reaction Mechanisms
Official ADA DAT Organic Chemistry Test Content (30 questions)
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Mechanisms:
Energetics, and Structure - elimination, addition, free radical, substitution mechanisms, and other mechanisms and reactions.
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Chemical and Physical Properties of Molecules:
Spectroscopy (1H NMR, 13C NMR, infrared, and multi-spectra), structure (polarity, intermolecular forces (solubility, melting/ boiling point, etc.), and laboratory theory and techniques (TLC, separations, etc.)
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Stereochemistry (structure evaluation):
Chirality, isomer relationships, and conformations
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Nomenclature:
IUPAC rules and functional groups in molecules
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Individual Reactions of the Major Functional Groups and Combinations of Reactions to Synthesize Compounds:
Fertilization, descriptive embryology, developmental mechanisms.
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Genetics:
Alkene/alkyne, aromatic, substitution/elimination, aldehyde/ketone, carboxylic acids and derivatives, and other. For each area listed above, the following sub-areas apply: general, one-step, and multi-step.
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Acid-Base Chemistry:
Ranking acidity/ basicity (structure analysis and pH/ pKa data analysis), and prediction of products and equilibria
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Aromatics and Bonding:
Concept of aromaticity, resonance, atomic/ molecular orbitals, hybridization, and bond angles/lengths.
DAT PAT Perceptual Ability Test
DAT PAT Tips, DAT PAT Practice Tests with Strategies and Full-length Practice Test from Gold Standard DAT, 2023-2024 Edition
- Title: DAT PAT Masters Series (Perceptual Ability Test), Strategies and Practice for the Dental Admission Test PAT, Dental School Interview Advice by Gold Standard DAT
- SRP: $49.95
- Format: Paperback book
- Pages: 404 pages
- Edition: 3
- ISBN: 978-1-927338-47-6
- Publication date: January 14, 2022
- Publisher: RuveneCo Inc.
- Authors: DAT-prep.com, Gold Standard DAT
- Series: Book 4 of 6
- Description: The Gold Standard DAT PAT with Practice Test begins with advice as to how to
improve your grades, how to prepare for the dental school interview including strategies and sample
interview questions, and general DAT strategies. A complete and innovative preparation for the PAT
(Perceptual Ability Test) follows with practice multiple choice questions with useful explanations in
color. This book also contains 1 full-length pull-out practice test covering all DAT subjects (biology,
general and organic chemistry, PAT, RC and QR) followed by explanations. - Over 1300 DAT-level practice questions in the book and online (one year of free, continuous online access for the original owner consistent with our Terms of Use; not transferable)
- This book contains a comprehensive preparation for the US and the Canadian DAT PAT.
- Paperback book
- PRICE: $44.95
$49.95
Instant online access available as you await for the book to arrive.
- Online eBook access for 6 months
- PRICE: $24.95
The eBook is 100% online and includes all paperback book features.
For ebook orders: the book is 100% online, includes all paperback book features including over 1300 DAT PAT practice questions, and a full-length DAT practice test (BIO, CHM, ORG, PAT, RC and QR)
- Quick formulas such as the Gold Standard Paper Folding Quadrants (our hole punching/pattern folding trick) and the Gold Standard Cube
- Counting Formula will help you become more time-efficient.
- We also present helpful angle ranking tricks so, with practice problem sets, you can choose which works best for you.
- This study guide also comes with online access to PAT videos, hundreds of practice questions, and DAT PAT problem sets in the book and online for the original owner.
DAT PAT Table of Contents
Exam Summary
Preface
Dental School Admissions:
- Improving Academic Standing
- The Dental School Interview
Understanding the DAT:
- The Structure of the DAT
- The Recipe for DAT Success
Perceptual Ability (PAT):
- The Relevance of the Perceptual Ability Test
- Apertures (keyholes)
- Orthographic Projection (TFE)
- Angle Discrimination (angle ranking)
- Paper Folding (hole punching)
- Cube Counting
- 3D Form Development (pattern folding)
Gold Standard DAT Exam (GS-1):
- The Gold Standard DAT Exam
- Practice Test GS-1
- Natural Sciences
- Perceptual Ability Test
- Reading Comprehension
- Quantitative Reasoning
- Answer Keys
- Solutions
- Answer Documents
DAT PAT Test Content (90 questions)
The Perceptual Ability Test is comprised of six subtests: 1) apertures, 2) view recognition, 3) angle discrimination, 4) paper folding, 5) cube counting, and 6) 3D form development.
DAT RC Reading Comprehension
Gold Standard DAT Reading Comprehension (RC)
(Dental Admission Test)
- Title: DAT RC Masters Series, Reading Comprehension (RC) Preparation and Practice for the Dental Admission Test by Gold Standard DAT
- SRP: $19.99
- Format: Paperback book
- Pages:150 pages
- Edition: 2
- ISBN: 978-1-927338-49-0
- Publisher: RuveneCo Inc.
- Authors: DAT-prep.com, Gold Standard DAT
- Series: Book 5 of 6
- Description: The Gold Standard RC provides a comprehensive review of the English reading skills, strategies and practice questions to boost your DAT RC score.
Over 150 practice questions in the book with answers and helpful explanations.
Chapters contain review content and strategies that are followed by practice multiple choice questions with useful solutions.
This book also contains the content covering OAT RC and Canadian DAT RC.
- Paperback book
- PRICE: $19.99
Instant online access available as you await for the book to arrive.
- Online eBook access for 6 months
- PRICE: $9.99
The eBook is 100% online and includes all paperback book features.
Official ADA DAT Reading Comprehension Test Content (50 questions)
- The Reading Comprehension Test contains three reading passages on various scientific topics. Prior understanding of the science topics is not a prerequisite to answering the test items. The reading passages require the ability to read, comprehend, and thoroughly analyze basic scientific information.
DAT Quantitative Reasoning
Gold Standard DAT Quantitative Reasoning (QR/Math)
(Dental Admission Test)
- Title: DAT QR Masters Series, Quantitative Reasoning (QR/Math) Review, Preparation and Practice for the Dental Admission Test by Gold Standard DAT
- SRP: $29.99
- Format: Paperback book
- Pages: 270 pages
- Edition: 2
- ISBN: 978-1-927338-50-6
- Publisher: RuveneCo Inc.
- Authors: DAT-prep.com, Gold Standard DAT
- Series: Book 6 of 6
- Description: The Gold Standard DAT QR provides a comprehensive review of math skills and practice questions for DAT QR. Innovative strategies presented. Hundreds of practice questions are in the book with helpful solutions. Chapters contain review content and strategies that are followed by practice multiple choice questions with useful explanations. This book also contains the content covering OAT QR.
- Paperback book
- PRICE: $29.99
Instant online access available as you await for the book to arrive.
- Online eBook access for 6 months
- PRICE: $14.95
The eBook is 100% online and includes all paperback book features.
Official ADA DAT Quantitative Reasoning Test Content (40 questions)
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Mathematical Problems:
Algebra (equations and expressions, inequalities, exponential notation, absolute value, ratios and proportions, and graphical analysis); Numeric calculations (fractions and decimals, percentages, approximations, and scientific notation); Conversions (temperature, time, weight, and distance); Probability and Statistics; Geometry; and Trigonometry
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Applied Mathematics (Word) Problems
Note that QR is the only DAT subtest with access to a basic four-function calculator which is available on the computer screen throughout DAT QR.
DAT Practice Tests Online: Gold Standard and Bohr Prep
DAT Practice Tests Online: Gold Standard and Bohr Prep
12 full-length DAT Practice Tests (NS, QR, RC, PAT) with detailed solutions; 100% Online; ADA Format
- 12 new full-length DAT practice tests which simulate the real exam in terms of onscreen computer formatting, range of question types, as well as the overall level of difficulty.
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- Explanations and instant scores for all 4 multiple-choice sections.
- Dozens of hours of Natural Sciences videos and Perceptual Ability videos to help you better understand test question explanations.
- One payment with online access for up to 7 months.
- Bonus: A Gold Standard (GS) free mini sample practice exam (1/3 length, GS-Free) - with different practice questions - will be automatically added to any mock exam purchase that you make.
- Get one test for $30 (GS) or twelve tests (GS + Bohr Prep) for the discounted rate of $199 (save $160!) which includes an additional bonus: A DAT Question Bank covering all subsections with over 3500 questions with helpful explanations.
- Works with Windows/PC and Mac/Apple.
- You can repeat any exam section as often as you want during your access period; each attempt is saved with scores, answers and helpful explanations in your History section.
Please note:
GS-1 access is the web-based version of the paper exam in our Gold Standard DAT PAT book.
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