Need suggestion if I need to retake my DAT!

[ninjab]

Hello,

I am re-applying to Dental schools this summer as I only got 2 interviews and was put on wait list for both. My Total GPA-3.48 and Sci GPA-3.43 and I attended CC and then 4 year University.
My DAT scores are-
PAT-20
QC-17
RC-17
Bio-21
GC-21
OC-21
TS-21
AA-19

I have plenty of Dental shadowing and EC experience. I applied in august and took my DAT late September last year. I would greatly appreciate your suggestions about what are my chances of gaining an acceptance with my current DAT scores if I apply early this time or if I really need to retake it.

Thank you in advance,

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[ninjab]

I personally think you just need to apply earlier. Your RC is a little low, but I dont think it breaks your application. Try to apply in June, and apply very broadly. I applied to 15 schools and ended up getting in to 4 and my DAT was lower than yours.

Thank you, I appreciate for your kind advice. Do you have any schools in mind that might be a good fit to apply based on my stats. I have few on my list but I may have missed some.
Thanks again

 

[ninjab]

What schools are on your list as of now?

NYU, Temple, Detroit Mercy, Western, USC, LLU, Boston, NOVA, Virginia commonwealth, Louisville, ASDOH, Midwestern Arizona,Buffalo

Thanks

 

[periopocket]

Add tufts to the list and maybe case western reserve

 

[ninjab]

Add tufts to the list and maybe case western reserve

I kept Tufts out of my list since I have coursework done at Community College and they don't accept CC credits at all. But I will consider Case Western Reserve
Thank you