DLSU DCAT in 3 Months: A 12-Week Prep Plan
DLSU DCAT in 3 Months: A 12-Week Prep Plan
DLSU doesn't publish an official breakdown of the DCAT. Past takers report English and reading comprehension, mathematics, science and mental ability, so this plan covers all four. Count back 12 weeks from your sitting — for AY 2027–28, sittings run from 5 September to 11 December 2026 (see the DLSU DCAT pillar guide).
Time budget
- 1.5 hours per weekday × 5 = 7.5 hours
- 4 hours each weekend day × 2 = 8 hours
- About 15 hours a week, roughly 180 hours in total
Week by week
| Week | Focus |
|---|---|
| 1 | Timed diagnostic across all four areas; list your gaps |
| 2 | Math: algebra; English grammar |
| 3 | Math: word problems; introduction to mental-ability patterns |
| 4 | Science: biology and earth science |
| 5 | Full timed practice set, then fix your weakest topics |
| 6 | Math: trigonometry and geometry; mental ability: figure analogies |
| 7 | Science: chemistry and physics |
| 8 | English vocabulary and reading passages |
| 9 | Single-area timed sets (rotate all four) |
| 10 | Mental ability: spatial reasoning and syllogisms; weak-topic drilling |
| 11 | Full practice set under test-day conditions (on screen too, if you're sitting online) |
| 12 | Light review, one last timed set, rest |
Throughout: read one English editorial a day.
Where Super Tutor fits
Super Tutor's DLSU DCAT reviewer (listed as DLSUCET in the app) has the chapters this plan needs — mathematics, science, language proficiency, abstract reasoning and general information — each in 11 study formats, with practice quizzes at three difficulty levels and a study planner that lays out your weeks day by day. It doesn't include full DCAT mock exams. Start free — 5-day trial, no card needed.
What to read next
The DLSU DCAT pillar guide covers dates and eligibility. For each area: Math, English, Science, Mental ability.
Start your DLSU DCAT review free
Super Tutor's DLSU DCAT reviewer has every chapter in 11 study formats, practice quizzes at three difficulty levels, an AI tutor for the questions you get stuck on, and a study planner. Start with a 5-day free trial, no card needed.
Related reading
Entrance Exams
DLSU DCAT Guide: Dates, Format, Admission, 90-Day Plan
The DCAT (DLSU College Admission Test, once called the DLSUCET) is De La Salle University's entrance test. Here are the AY 2027–28 dates, eligibility, what the test covers and a 90-day plan.
Entrance Exams
DLSU DCAT Math Review: Topics to Practise
Past DCAT takers report a mathematics section. Here's the high-school math scope to practise and a 4-week plan.
Entrance Exams
DLSU DCAT Science Review
Past DCAT takers report a science section. Here's the biology, chemistry, physics and earth science scope to review, and a 4-week plan.