View Full Version : Just took my DAT, worried about PAT score


rocknightmare
08-21-2004, 04:57 PM
Well I just took my test in richmond, va

AA 21 92.9
PAT 17 50.6 :(
QR 18 ? :(
RC 20
BIO 22
GC 19
OC 25
TS 21

As you can see my scores are wild. I am not sure how that is suppose to impact me with applying. Anybody would know?

I study using Big Blue, Topscore, and some Barrons with additions of Exam Krackers and Schaums.

I recommend that people spend more time on PAT, cause it was hard as hell as everybody mentioned. I used to miss only 1 question on the top/front/side views with kaplan and TS material but I am sure alot more on the damn thing. Also the folding seemed awkward on the actual thing, it wasn' as straight forward. Everything else is similar to whatever body has said.

HBomb
08-21-2004, 05:24 PM
You'll be fine. You'll definitely get into dental school (well, if you have at least an average or slightly below average GPA). But it really depends on your GPA and where you're applying. Maybe you'll have a hard time at a few schools, otherwise, no need to worry.

rocknightmare
08-21-2004, 05:34 PM
i should give my stats i guess..

i just graduated from UVA with distinction.
Major: Biochem
Overall GPA:3.40 (i know crazy eh?:)
Sci GPA: 3.31

Did research for last 1.0 year.
Extraculler
Shadowed Dentist this whole summer for about 20 hours a week.
3 years of volunteering at hospital.

Plan to apply to VCU, Maryland, Penn, Pitt, NYU. not sure where else.

I know I am behind in submitting hte application but I have been worry over the DAT that I haven't submitted yet.

Sprgrover
08-23-2004, 03:13 PM
From what I have gathered on SDN and previous year's stats I think you are just fine. I wouldn't worry at all about your QR score - I scored lower and thus far it has not been brought up during an interview (though it could happen). I think you have some solid numbers and I encourage you to get your AADSAS application in asap. Oh, and yes, don't forget to have some fun now that the Test is over! Best of luck!