Dental Admission Test (DAT) Prep Course: 15 Hours Self-Paced Training

Curriculum Overview:

Lecture 1: Welcome to the Course

• Course Introduction and Overview

• What to Expect from the Dental Admission Test (DAT)

• How to Use This Course Effectively

• Study Tips and Preparation Strategies
  Duration: 20 minutes

Lecture 2: DAT Structure and Scoring

• Overview of DAT Sections (Sciences, PAT, Reading, Quantitative)

• Question Types and Scaled Scoring System (1–30 scale)

• Time Management Techniques for Each Section

• Test Registration and Academic Average Explained
  Duration: 25 minutes

Lecture 3: Understanding the Role of a Dental Student

• What the DAT Measures and Why It Matters

• How DAT Scores Influence Dental School Admissions

• Professional Standards and Academic Expectations
  Duration: 30 minutes

Biology and Natural Sciences

Lecture 4: Biology Foundations

• Cell Structure, Function, and Organization

• Genetics and Evolution Essentials

• Ecology and Physiology Overview
  Duration: 45 minutes

Lecture 5: Advanced Biology Review

• Human Systems: Digestive, Circulatory, Nervous, and Endocrine

• Molecular Biology and Metabolism

• Common Question Traps in DAT Biology
  Duration: 35 minutes

Lecture 6: Biology Practice Questions

• DAT-Style Biology Questions with Step-by-Step Explanations

• Common Mistakes and Concept Review
  Duration: 60 minutes

General and Organic Chemistry

Lecture 7: General Chemistry Essentials

• Stoichiometry, Atomic Structure, and Gas Laws

• Thermodynamics, Equilibrium, and Kinetics

• DAT-Specific Tricks and Calculations
  Duration: 50 minutes

Lecture 8: Organic Chemistry Simplified

• Reaction Types and Mechanisms

• Spectroscopy (IR, NMR, MS)

• Shortcut Strategies for Complex Reaction Questions
  Duration: 45 minutes

Lecture 9: Chemistry Practice and Problem Solving

• Mixed Chemistry Question Sets

• Exam-Style Scenarios with Explanations

• Time-Saving Formula Applications
  Duration: 60 minutes

Perceptual Ability (PAT)

Lecture 10: Introduction to the PAT

• Overview of PAT Sections (Keyholes, TFE, Angles, Hole Punching, Cube Counting, Pattern Folding)

• Understanding Spatial Reasoning Skills

• Visualization Practice Strategies
  Duration: 50 minutes

Lecture 11: PAT Techniques and Drills

• Efficient Solving Methods for Each PAT Section

• Accuracy vs. Speed Trade-offs

• Common Traps and Visualization Exercises
  Duration: 45 minutes

Lecture 12: PAT Practice and Analysis

• Full PAT Mini-Test with Realistic Interface

• Solution Walkthroughs and Common Pitfalls
  Duration: 40 minutes

Reading Comprehension

Lecture 13: Reading Strategies for the DAT

• Active Reading vs. Skimming

• Question Prediction and Keyword Search

• Handling Inference and Tone Questions
  Duration: 45 minutes

Lecture 14: Reading Comprehension Practice

• Timed Reading Passages and Questions

• Identifying Main Ideas and Supporting Details

• Avoiding Misleading Options
  Duration: 40 minutes

Quantitative Reasoning

Lecture 15: Quantitative Reasoning Overview

• Arithmetic, Algebra, and Geometry Essentials

• Data Interpretation and Word Problems

• Essential Formulas for Quick Recall
  Duration: 60 minutes

Lecture 16: Advanced QR Practice

• Probability, Statistics, and Applied Math

• Strategy for Time-Intensive Problems

• Realistic Practice Set with Explanations
  Duration: 50 minutes

Lecture 17: DAT Math Drills and Simulated Practice

• 25-Question Mini-Test

• Step-by-Step Solutions and Common Error Review
  Duration: 60 minutes

Test Strategy and Final Review

Lecture 18: Study Plans and Test Strategy

• Building a Study Calendar (2–6 Weeks)

• Balancing Sections and Retention Techniques

• Smart Review Habits Before Test Day
  Duration: 50 minutes

Lecture 19: Test-Day Readiness

• What to Bring, What to Expect, and Common Mistakes

• Managing Anxiety and Maintaining Focus

• Time and Energy Management on Exam Day
  Duration: 45 minutes

Lecture 20: DAT Practice Exam – Full Simulation

• 90-Minute Full-Length Mini DAT

• Timed Exam Conditions with Auto Feedback
  Duration: 90 minutes

Lecture 21: Practice Exam Review & Score Analysis

• Understanding Your Strengths and Weaknesses

• How to Raise Your Academic Average (AA)

• Creating a Personalized Study Plan for Retake or Final Prep
  Duration: 60 minutes

Lecture 22: Course Wrap-Up and Next Steps

• Key Takeaways and Final Review

• Post-DAT Application Guidance

• Continued Resources for Dental School Success
  Duration: 20 minutes

Instructor Profile:

Name: Kara Moore, M.Sc.
Title: Senior DAT Educator & Test Preparation Specialist

Background:
Kara Moore is a science educator with a strong foundation in biology, chemistry, and exam strategy—bringing years of experience guiding pre-dental students to top DAT scores. Her academic background in molecular biology and education, combined with her deep understanding of the DAT structure, allows her to simplify complex concepts into clear, actionable lessons.

Over her career, Kara has helped hundreds of students strengthen their scientific reasoning, overcome weak areas, and build confidence for the real DAT. Her curriculum reflects the balance dental schools look for—strong academic understanding, practical test skills, and strategic time management.

Teaching Experience:
Kara has spent years specializing in DAT instruction, teaching students how to master biology, general chemistry, organic chemistry, perceptual ability (PAT), reading comprehension, and quantitative reasoning.

Her lessons focus on clarity, retention, and efficiency—breaking down difficult topics like reaction mechanisms, genetics, and 3D visualization into easy-to-follow steps. She integrates real DAT-style practice questions, strategy drills, and test-day simulations to help students improve rapidly.

Accomplishments:

• Trained hundreds of students to achieve 20+ Academic Average (AA) scores and secure dental school admissions across the U.S.

• Developed comprehensive DAT practice question banks with detailed solution walkthroughs.

• Designed a 15-hour DAT Mastery curriculum with video lessons and integrated mini-tests for focused learning.

• Led DAT prep workshops emphasizing exam efficiency, visual reasoning, and advanced timing strategy.

• Published study guides on high-yield biology, chemistry, and PAT techniques used by pre-dental students nationwide.

Teaching Philosophy:
Kara believes that high scores come from mastering fundamentals and applying them under pressure. She teaches students to think critically rather than memorize, showing how to approach each question type and why certain strategies consistently work.

Her goal is to create students who walk into the DAT with clarity, structure, and confidence—ready to think like top scorers, not just study like them.

Personal Interests:
Outside of teaching, Kara enjoys mentoring aspiring healthcare students, developing interactive science tutorials, and exploring the latest trends in test-prep technology. She’s also passionate about fitness and photography—always finding parallels between precision in science and creativity in art.

Note: This course provides exam training for the Dental Admission Test (DAT). It is designed to help students prepare for and excel on the DAT, but it is not an official certification or endorsement by any testing authority.

Is the course online and how will I access it?

Yes, the course is online and contains PDFs as well as video files that cover all the lectures and content you need. It will be delivered to your email as soon as you make the purchase.

How does the money-back guarantee work?

If you personally haven’t found value or seen any improvement within 30 days of purchasing this course, just send us an email and we will refund 100% of your money. Hence, you get to try this completely risk-free!

How do I complete the course?

Since this is a self-paced course, you can start and finish this within a day, a week, a month or several months, as you like. You can also repeat the whole course once done. It will be all based on your schedule and preferences.

Will I get homework?

Yes, the course will provide you resources, tasks and specific homework that you can work on in your free time.

Is this a certification?

No. This course is not a formal certification. The aim of this course is to prepare you and fast-track you for your official exam.

How long is the access?

You will be getting unlimited lifetime access to this course.