If you’ve been using DAT Bootcamp or DAT Booster to study, chances are you’ve heard the advice: “Bootcamp Bio is the best,” or “Booster gives you everything you need.”
But what if that’s not the whole story?
Lately, more and more students are coming forward after their exam to say they felt blindsided especially in Biology. Across Reddit, Discord, and student groups, we’re seeing the same theme: these platforms may not be preparing students for the full difficulty of the real DAT.
🚨 Real Student Reactions After the DAT
A student who recently took the DAT in July 2025 posted this:
“YO WHO SAID BIO IS GONNA BE STRAIGHTFORWARD?!?!?!?!?”
Test Experience 🗣
Another shared:
“I was scoring 22s and 23s on Bootcamp practice tests. Real DAT? I got a 17 in Bio and had to guess on half the questions.”
And yet another wrote:
“Booster made me overconfident. Their practice was way easier than the real test. I wish I had time to switch.”
⚠️ The Risk of False Confidence
We’re not here to bash other resources. But we are here to be honest: when a prep platform gives you questions that are easier than the real exam, it can lead to inflated scores and crushed confidence on test day.
That’s why so many top scorers turn to DAT Destroyer and Math Destroyer: they’re not trying to impress you with high scores. They’re preparing you for war.
✅ Want to see the kinds of questions that actually show up on test day?
Check out our guide to the Top 10 Biology Questions on the DAT and how to tackle them.
💬 What Students Are Saying About Destroyer
We’ve heard it again and again:
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“Destroyer Bio was harder than Bootcamp but I’m so glad it was. The DAT felt easier after using it.”
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“If I hadn’t used Math Destroyer, QR would’ve destroyed me.”
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“DAT Destroyer humbled me — in the best way.”
Even students who used Bootcamp or Booster say the Destroyer books were what made the real difference.
✅ If you’re looking for the truth about how students really perform on the DAT…
Don’t miss our blog on Why Students Fail the DAT the First Time and how to avoid the most common traps.
👩🎓 For Non-Traditional and Comeback Students
Whether you’ve been out of school for a few years or never felt confident in science, the right prep matters more than ever.
✅ For non-traditional students or anyone returning to study after time away…
Read our Back to Books: A DAT Study Guide for Non-Traditional Students to stay focused and get organized.
💥 Train Harder Than the Test
If you’re serious about dentistry, don’t settle for what’s easy. Train harder than the exam and go in knowing you can handle the curveballs.
“If you want to be average, practice for average.
If you want to be exceptional, train harder than the test.”
Dr. Jim Romano
📘 Need Help or a Place to Ask Questions?
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👉 r/DATDestroyerOfficial
We’re students, alumni, and teachers who care. Come get support, ask questions, or just see what others are doing to succeed.