How I Scored A 29 Academic Average On The Dental Admissions Test (DAT)

Brian's Facebook: / brian.merrill.94
Time Stamps:
1:20 - Brian's Physical DAT Score Breakdown
1:40 - Brian's Introduction
3:30 - The Resources Brian Used
9:25 - Brian's DAT Studying Methods
18:04 - Brian's Advice On How To Stay Mentally and Emotionally Sane Throughout The Entire Process
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In this video, Brian Merrill sat down with me for an interview and explained how he studied for the Dental Admissions Test (DAT) and talked about the resources and studying techniques he utilized in order to obtain such a phenomenal score. If you guys have any questions for Brian or myself about the DAT, specific studying methods, or anything about the exam, feel free to reach out to either of us. If you guys found this video helpful, please subscribe to my channel!
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My E-mail: simsingh2023@gmail.com
Brian's DAT Breakdown:
Perceptual Ability: 23
Quantitative Reasoning: 30
Reading Comprehension: 25
Biology: 30
General Chemistry: 30
Organic Chemistry: 29
Total Science: 30
Academic Average: 29
DAT Sections:
Survey of Natural Sciences: 100 questions, 90 minutes
Perceptual Ability: 90 questions, 60 minutes
Reading Comprehension: 50 questions, 60 minutes
Quantitative Reasoning: 40 questions, 45 minutes
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Microphone I Used: www.amazon.com/Rode-Lightweig...

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  • @DrSimranSinghDDS
    @DrSimranSinghDDS4 жыл бұрын

    Time Stamps: 1:20 - Brian's Physical DAT Score Breakdown 1:40 - Brian's Introduction 3:30 - The Resources Brian Used 9:25 - Brian's DAT Studying Methods 18:04 - Brian's Advice On How To Stay Mentally and Emotionally Sane Throughout The Entire Process

  • @nagibshariff7460
    @nagibshariff74602 жыл бұрын

    That’s amazing Brian! Good luck to the both of you!!

  • @shaheerkhan3262
    @shaheerkhan32624 жыл бұрын

    the trauma from preparing and taking the dat is so real. its actually mentally taxing and ive had the same experiences as simran and brian. I wish bootcamp would have a section on tips or practices to stay collected!

  • @DrSimranSinghDDS

    @DrSimranSinghDDS

    4 жыл бұрын

    I think I might make a video on that because the mental toll it takes on you is half the battle

  • @sunnyday6679

    @sunnyday6679

    Жыл бұрын

    Attending therapy through the entirety of my undergraduate years helped me so much. Being pre-dental is mentally taxing and really challenges your confidence.

  • @JawHacks
    @JawHacks Жыл бұрын

    Excellent interview, thanks to you both. Congrats on the great score.

  • @karaholzerland7787
    @karaholzerland77873 жыл бұрын

    This is very motivating, thank you!

  • @demitriwelling1348
    @demitriwelling1348 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for posting.

  • @johndrew8937
    @johndrew89374 жыл бұрын

    Wow, absolutely incredible!

  • @DrSimranSinghDDS

    @DrSimranSinghDDS

    3 жыл бұрын

    I know he did amazing!

  • @lukenikodem2040
    @lukenikodem20404 жыл бұрын

    I’m laughing so hard about the plant section 😂 Totally relatable. Super helpful video! Thank you.

  • @DrSimranSinghDDS

    @DrSimranSinghDDS

    4 жыл бұрын

    Right!? Since when are plants so essential for dentistry LMAO

  • @cozycowfarm
    @cozycowfarm4 жыл бұрын

    Way to go Brian!!! Totally my little brother!

  • @DrSimranSinghDDS

    @DrSimranSinghDDS

    4 жыл бұрын

    He did amazing!

  • @irina.pepper
    @irina.pepper3 жыл бұрын

    Hi guys! I watched the first half of this a few weeks back and my DAT is in a few days and I just finished it and it made me feel SO much better. Thank you for posting this!!!

  • @DrSimranSinghDDS

    @DrSimranSinghDDS

    3 жыл бұрын

    Best of luck! You're going to do great!

  • @traywaters1575

    @traywaters1575

    3 жыл бұрын

    How did you do?

  • @bharris4517

    @bharris4517

    2 жыл бұрын

    How’d it go?

  • @UriValdez
    @UriValdez3 жыл бұрын

    Hopefully I get amazing grades, I genuinely enjoy learning and understanding things!

  • @DDSDon
    @DDSDon3 жыл бұрын

    amazing accomplishment

  • @DrSimranSinghDDS

    @DrSimranSinghDDS

    3 жыл бұрын

    He did absolutely amazing!

  • @cynthiamartinez6583
    @cynthiamartinez6583 Жыл бұрын

    I’m a senior and until now I’m hearing all the rage on boot camp. So when I was a junior I got iprep and destroyer because iprep was all I ever heard of

  • @robinashaheen9901
    @robinashaheen99014 жыл бұрын

    This was an amazing video! I have a question what year in college do people usually take the DAT? I am a freshman in college so am just trying to figure everything out.

  • @DrSimranSinghDDS

    @DrSimranSinghDDS

    4 жыл бұрын

    I would highly recommend taking it after your sophomore year during the summer. It would save you a lot of stress not having to worry about it on top of applying/classes

  • @brianmerrill5586

    @brianmerrill5586

    3 жыл бұрын

    I took it after my junior year and having knowledge from my classes reduced the amount I had to straight up learn while studying, but Simran's advice about not having to worry about it on top of applying could be super nice. I know it wore me out to try and apply right after going through the whole process of studying for and taking the DAT, but if you allocate enough time to do it will work for you. :)

  • @pastimepursuit7212
    @pastimepursuit72123 жыл бұрын

    As a person who will take the DAT in ~2months, I understood if I have a time machine, I should go back in time and be a tutor for gen chem and ochem possibly, keep more of my notes from school (kept some already actually), and also start studying for the DAT earlier to follow Ari's schedule. Now: just buy bootcamp and hope my education is just playing hide and seek. LOL Thanks for the content!

  • @khadijahannsimmons6793

    @khadijahannsimmons6793

    Жыл бұрын

    How did you do ?

  • @kristianderton651
    @kristianderton6514 жыл бұрын

    Great study tips for students of any age. Start young! FYI-Brian's parents actually named him BRAIN when he was born, but the county misspelled it as BRIAN on his birth certificate. (Family secrets revealed by Aunt Kristi.😉😉 JK) Love you Brian! Way to go!!! Congratulations!

  • @DrSimranSinghDDS

    @DrSimranSinghDDS

    4 жыл бұрын

    Seriously after getting a 29 he should change his name to brain😂

  • @Yazzle11
    @Yazzle114 жыл бұрын

    Crazy! I'm also from eastern Washington, Tri-cities!

  • @DrSimranSinghDDS

    @DrSimranSinghDDS

    3 жыл бұрын

    twins! ;)

  • @adamalbright2020
    @adamalbright20202 жыл бұрын

    I took the DAT and got a 19. Should I retake or no?

  • @bismahzabih4243
    @bismahzabih42434 жыл бұрын

    Can you link the video you mentioned about the doctor with the yt channel that helps with effective studying!

  • @DrSimranSinghDDS

    @DrSimranSinghDDS

    4 жыл бұрын

    It's in the description! It's the how to study video by Ali Abdaal

  • @choysum9030
    @choysum90302 жыл бұрын

    Maybe in the future he can help me regrow a molar.

  • @virginiatrip8152
    @virginiatrip81523 жыл бұрын

    Can you show his DAT score report? From my research, no one has ever got more than 28 (and those are handful people)

  • @DrSimranSinghDDS

    @DrSimranSinghDDS

    2 жыл бұрын

    It's at 1:21

  • @aneekaak
    @aneekaak3 жыл бұрын

    "pretty normal" LOL my exact reaction

  • @DrSimranSinghDDS

    @DrSimranSinghDDS

    3 жыл бұрын

    HAHA!

  • @ramankaur6662
    @ramankaur66623 жыл бұрын

    so would you guys prefer bootcamp over the kaplan study courses???

  • @DrSimranSinghDDS

    @DrSimranSinghDDS

    3 жыл бұрын

    yes, 100%

  • @samskidaddle5699
    @samskidaddle56992 жыл бұрын

    9:32 the dude didnt even finish his sentnce and simran like screw you... I wanna get the attention

  • @mituljariwala9821
    @mituljariwala98214 жыл бұрын

    Einstein is out here! Go and pop a bottle bro

  • @DrSimranSinghDDS

    @DrSimranSinghDDS

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hahaha honestly this was legendary

  • @samiralougue7958
    @samiralougue795811 ай бұрын

    Have 2 months of DAT Bootcamp subscription left on my account. Anyone interested, let me know 😊

  • @arinkumar5406
    @arinkumar54063 жыл бұрын

    If Kelvins was a person

  • @UriValdez
    @UriValdez3 жыл бұрын

    Mormons are super smart!

  • @michaelbarry6589

    @michaelbarry6589

    3 жыл бұрын

    I shadowed an oral surgeon from Utah that attended BYU for undergrad and went to Harvard for dental school. I don't know for sure if he's Mormon or not, but that guy is very intelligent.

  • @Kencan254
    @Kencan254 Жыл бұрын

    The interviewer is so annoying. Rude interruptions.

  • @andrewmontoya8511

    @andrewmontoya8511

    Жыл бұрын

    😂

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