Free DAT resources are more limited than MCAT or LSAT, but there are still valuable options. Here's what's available and how to use it.
Free DAT resources are more limited than what's available for the MCAT or LSAT, but there are still valuable options for budget-conscious pre-dental students.
Best Free DAT Resources
DAT Bootcamp Free Trial
DAT Bootcamp offers a free trial with limited access to their question bank and practice materials. It's a good way to sample structured DAT prep before committing.
Khan Academy Science Content
While not DAT-specific, Khan Academy's biology, chemistry, and organic chemistry content covers much of the DAT science material. Use it for content review, then supplement with DAT-specific practice.
Anki DAT Decks
The pre-dental community has created shared Anki decks covering high-yield DAT topics. These are excellent for memorizing biology facts, chemistry concepts, and organic chemistry reactions.
Reddit r/predental and r/DAT
Active communities where students share study schedules, practice scores, and resource recommendations. The DAT-specific advice here is invaluable.
CrackDAT PAT Practice
CrackDAT offers some free PAT practice generators. Given how unique PAT questions are, any free practice in this area is valuable.
Building a Free Study Plan
- Weeks 1–4: Content review with Khan Academy + Anki flashcards
- Weeks 5–8: Practice questions from free trials + CrackDAT PAT
- Weeks 9–12: Full practice tests (invest in at least one paid practice test set)
When to Invest
The DAT's unique sections make it harder to prepare for entirely free. If budget allows, even a basic paid course like DAT Booster [blocked] at $499 provides significantly better PAT preparation than free resources alone.
For a complete comparison of all options, see our Best DAT Prep Courses [blocked] rankings.