Common questions 

Can you use a calculator on the DAT test?

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Can you use a calculator on the DAT test?

For the DAT Practice Test, a calculator will not be present. However, a basic calculator will be available as a pop-up image on the screen for the Quantitative Reasoning Test section in the real DAT.

Is there Trig on the DAT?

Short answer: Yes, very basic concepts in geometry and trigonometry can still be tested.

How long should you study for dat?

Give yourself at least three to four months to study for the DAT. Many sources recommend 200–250 hours. Plan on three hours per day, five days per week, for three months. Find a DAT study buddy who can help you stay motivated and on task.

What kind of math is on the DAT?

The Quantitative Reasoning section of the DAT is designed to test the math skills that will be required in dental school. The section contains 40 multiple-choice questions, and you will have 45 minutes to complete it.

Can I get into dental school with a 3.7 GPA?

Answer: A 3.7 GPA should set you up well for applying to dental school, because the majority of them want between 3.0-3.5 at a minimum, but it of course depends on which institution you are looking at. Certain dental schools will want higher GPA’s, while others will be more lenient.

Is there calculus on the DAT?

For the 40-question Quantitative Reasoning section, students get an on-screen four-function calculator. The questions cover a variety of college-level math, although the test does not include calculus-based questions. The most advanced math on the test is geometry and trigonometry.

Is the DAT hard?

Is the DAT Hard? The short answer is that, yes, the DAT is reasonably difficult. It is a 5-hour test (including optional, but highly recommended breaks), comprised of four sections: Reading Comprehension – 3 reading passages and 50 questions that test your comprehension and analysis of scientific content.

Do you get scratch paper on the DAT?

As you know Prometric testing centers will provide you a small dry-erase board and marker to be used as scratch paper during the test.