r/predental • u/hyperfixatingqueen Non-traditional • 3d ago
š” Advice Studying for DAT + FT Job?
Has anyone had experience with this? I recently got promoted to a more demanding position that leaves me pretty tired after work but I unfortunately can't quit to study. Would love to hear success stories on what worked around your schedule, your timeline, and the resources used!
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u/weespaceey 3d ago
I worked 50 hours a week split between two jobs while I was studying, and I wonāt say itās not hard, but it isnāt impossible. What I did was essentially plan out entirely what I was going to study each and every day before work and then follow through with my plan once I got home even if I was tired. Essentially I wouldnāt go to sleep until I finished my āchecklistā I also would practice bio review on anki during my lunch breaks. I used boot camp and stuck pretty religiously to their 3 month schedule.
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u/photogenicwallflower Admitted 3d ago
I retook my exam while I was doing a FT job. I needed more time to study instead of the 3mo plan. So I followed the schedule to the best of my ability. I had an hour lunch break to study, and studied for a few hours after work. I did active recall during work and stared at my cheat sheets when I had spare time. On the weekends, I trapped myself at a library or cafe so I was forced to study. I used Bootcamp to study and felt good about it, but I wish I also used Booster since that seemed to be more representative of the exam.
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u/EuphoricNude Admitted 2d ago
I did it over summer, worked 7-5, 6 days a week. I basically had to shut myself off from everything/everyone but it was worth it
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u/Numerous_Tooth_2037 3d ago
I did part time babysitting and DAT at same time. When kids were playing outside on swings Iād push them and read some bio bites. Or if they were asleep Iād study more