DAT expiration date?

[dr bojangles]

i took DATs first time in july 05 (20/20/20). didn't get in anywhere last year, reapplying next year (summer 08) after masters. if i remember, most of the schools i asked said they want scores within 2 years prior to application deadline.
is this a general rule or anyone perhaps know different (specific school)? i was told by adcom that my DAT is solid, so not looking to retake it.....

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[TheWiredNerv]

How many schools did you apply to that you didn't get in to any with a 20/20/20. Those are some nice scores.

 

[dr bojangles]

How many schools did you apply to that you didn't get in to any with a 20/20/20. Those are some nice scores.

thanks. i applied to 6 or 7 i believe, all in northeast.

 

[TheWiredNerv]

Damn, that's scary that you didn't get in to any of them.
As for your question, I believe a DAT score is good for up to 3 years after the date you took it.

 

[z3u2]

dat score doesn't expire

but every school has their own requirements on how recent the score must be.
It's best to ask the schools u r insterested in directly

 

[airsimon]

On another note, does the 3 years expire at the time of your application, or at the time of your matriculation?

 

[AnonymousADCOM]

Schools usually ask for scores within 2 years. I would call up the schools you're applying to. I'm in the same boat. My scores are great but they were taken over two years ago.