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I'll be taking the american DAT in May and would like to know how I should start preparing now. So far i'm using the 2017 Destroyer book and PATBooster. I should be able to go through everything once before my exam but is there anything I should also be using? Particularly for Reading...

I just got out of taking the DAT with a 21 AA and 24 PAT, and wanted to post some tips for what helped me. 1st huge shoutout to Bootcamp, as that was hands down the best tool out there for preparing. 2nd, I definitely struggled to study little by little over a long period time. After pushing my...

For those who have posted their study breakdowns, I noticed people were retaking bootcamps full-lengths two to three times and going over Destroyer problems two to three times. I am following Ari's Schedule and was wondering how you guys would fit that into the schedule? Did you extend Ari's...

Ok, so I'm sure this happens to everyone but I'm just curious as I've been getting many emails from dental schools. Many of them advise applying to the next cycle, I'm assuming they got my DAT scores after I took my DAT & sent them every school... lol I did not apply because I took my DAT in Nov...

Hi, I was wondering if anyone have dental schools statistics data that could share with me (for instance school names/ requirements/ gpas/ volunteering.. etc.... and also all private schools in the US (that are easier to get it than other schools) I would greatly appreciate your help

So I took my DAT and wasn’t entirely thrilled with my scores, as I had been doing better on practice tests. Standardized testing is just not my thing as I move too slowly through the problems. However, I am happy with my RC score and still have a 20 AA, although it is an unconventional one...

I know that if I have been offered an interview at another institution but have accepted a seat at another school, that I am supposed to get in touch with the school and withdraw my application ( which I have done). I was wondering what the etiquette was for schools who haven't sent me an...

We have space left in Dr. Romano's Summer DAT Intensive. If interested email me for more details. We also offer private tutoring for the DAT, OAT, Orgo, General Chemistry, Biochemistry, Math and more. Our instruction for private tutoring is offered in class or online. Nancy...

So far this cycle, been rejected to 5 schools, waitlisted at 1 and still waiting for the others. I would like to contact the rest of the schools that are still offering post December interviews but not sure exactly what to say? What do you guys recommend? Should I contact them and write a letter...

So I am conflicted with when to apply. My stats: 3.88 cGpa, 3.90 sGpa, I unfortuntely have close to 0 volunteer and literally 0 shadowing hours. I am studying for the DAT right now and I am close to ready to take the test. I am averaging above 20 for almost all the sections except general...

Hey everyone! I wanted to create this poll to gage what predents usually call the DAT. No specific reason, I'm just curious!

Hey guys- I’m taking the DAT this upcoming Saturday, and am posting to ask how I should best spend my time this week in order to fully prepare. I’ve been studying for around 2.5 months and I recently took Bootcamp’s Full Length Exams 5-7 and have been consistently scoring in the 18-19 range...

Hi guys! I want to start purchasing and preparing for the DAT. I've read up on many of the books in which have helped many people succeed on here. I was wondering though, can anyone possibly post the links to the resources? I've looked up several on Amazon and there's sooo many different...

Hello everyone, so I have been studying for the DAT on and off since december but started full time studying for it in january. My scores were around a 16-17 for most the subjects. After one month all my scores have gone up Bio highest 24, Orgo highest 23, Math highest 20, GC highest 19, RC...

Hello all, So I am currently back and forth right now about retaking the DAT. Here are my scores: 21 AA, 18 TS, 16 OC (ugh), 21 GC, 19 BIO, 20 PA, 28 RC, 22 QR My dilemma is this: I am aware that a majority of schools take the most recent DAT score. Though I am not in any way upset with the...

Hey everyone, I know oftentimes it is more helpful to reach out to admission officers at individual schools regarding the question to retake the DAT or not, but I was just curious if anyone had any feedback on my current situation. I plan on applying June 2019. The part that bugs me the most...

This has been a long emotional journey and I can't believe i'm writing this breakdown now. I took the DAT and I couldn’t be happier with my scores. I literally almost cried on my way home looking at my scores. First of all, I would like to thank Ari, Dr. Romano, and Shahed for creating such...

I know I will not make it into Canadian dental schools due to the rough first year I had (due to major illness). I am a music major currently in my second year. My first year GPA was 2.4 (like I said, I was very sick), but first semester of this year, it was 3.3, which bumped my CGPA up to 2.74...

Where I Stand: > earned B.A. in history from UCLA; 3.17 sGPA, 3.5 oGPA; slight upward trend > 2 waitlists (USC, UDM); 2 rejections (Loma Linda, Midwestern-AZ); 8 still under review > pessimistic; will start preparing for upcoming cycle > have already taken a bunch of recommended classes...

I was accepted to Midwestern University AZ, which although I am happy about, I also am not happy with their >$110,000 COA per year. That is an INSANE tuition amount and id easily be in $500,000 in debt coming out of school. That being said, should I try to retake the DAT and maybe hope for a...

Hey Everyone, so I made a thread about this months ago, but since college is almost here I wanted an updated opinion. So long story short I am a highschool student, last semester left :D .... I am very interested in dentistry, I love the fact you can own your own businesses and also help others...

Hi all! I think it would be helpful to have everything* that is useful in this forum put together in one easily accessible thread for everyone to use. I'll also be adding links to products so people know what sorts of materials are helpful for the DAT. Signing up to take the DAT: 1. Read these...

Date of submission: Next cycle asap Overall GPA: 4.0 (after grades this semester may be a ~3.97) Science GPA: 4.0 Bio-Chem-Physics GPA: 4.0 DAT score (include AA and all sections): 21AA, 19PAT, 24 RC, 23 QR, 19TS State of Residence: Florida -- APPLYING TO LECOM, NOVA, UF (specifically what is...

I'm a Canadian student who is applying to American dental schools. I wrote the Canadian DAT, which is written on paper, and the CDA manually sends out our official score reports to each university we apply to. AADSAS does not verify our test scores, so beside the standardized test section, it...

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Retake #2: AA: 19 TS: 18

Now that december 3d is coming in hot, I am doubting myself especially with my DAT scores. My oGPA is a 3.64 and my sGPA is 3.5. DAT: 20AA, 22 OC, 19 Bio, 17 GC (this is where it hurts), 22 RC, 19 QR and 20 PAT. 160 shadowing hours, 100+ community service, dental service abroad, lots of...

Has anyone studied for the DAT in a month? I'm thinking about taking mine in the beginning of February but I won't have much time to study before my winter break. However once I start studying, I can dedicate 12 hours daily since I'm going to quit work to focus on studying.

Okay so im kinda pissed. About 3 weeks ago I spend 5-6 hours on a full-length practice test and the score did not get saved!!!!! I was pissed and some of my friends were having the same issue. I tried it again on random tests and it wasn't saving the scores. I stopped using bootcamp to use...

Hi guys! I cant seem to wrap my head around: Angle ranking Pattern Folding TFE I took 2 tests and my timing was perfect, but I simply am hit or miss with angle ranking, I'll either get 12-13/15 or 6/15 and lately its been on the lower end of the spectrum. For TFE, my hardest thing to...

Any thoughts on this? My dentist works for the ADA and he told me that during certain parts of the year the DAT is easier. Anybody know if this is true?

Hello, I took the DAT in September and received the following scores on my unofficial score report: Bio:22 Chem:28 Orgo:25 QR:23 RC:22 PAT:18 AA:24 TS:25 However, I logged into the online ADA website to just check and see if my "official" report had been posted. It was listed as: Academic...

** Sorry if this has already been posted. Only found one post on it and it was not helpful ** Simple Question: Will common names be used / be expected on the Ochem section of the DAT? Im fine with IUPAC but hate common names with a passion. Like, will at any point they give us a common name and...

Hey Guys... I need some honest opinion here. I am going to apply in the next cycle in June 2019. I have a Canadian transfer (2 years) of 2.6 GPA 58 credits) and I am in a Washington University for 3 years (with 3.97 GPA with 89 credits). (I'm a WA resident) The average two GPA: 3.5 +/- a little...

This was the second-to-last day to withdraw from courses at my university, and I have been struggling with Orgo 2 (Surprise surprise) so I decided to pull the trigger and withdraw, deciding that I can always take it in the spring with the other professor that teachers it; however, I would feel...

Does anyone know of any free DAT resources available? I had to postpone my DAT because of a family emergency and will likely have to write it in December. My Bootcamp subscription just expired and I don't want to spend more money since my family doesnt have much left. If anyone knows that would...

I recently completed DAT Bootcamp and did not feel ready so I pushed my test date back and took a month off of studying to gather myself and spend time with loved ones. I am trying to decide if I should go through Ari's 10-week Study guide again or do a 6-week kaplan live online course. Has...

21AA/ 23TS/ 23OC/ 24GC/ 22Bio/ 20RC/ 16QR/ 20PAT I have a pretty low cGPA and sGPA (both around 2.8-2.9), but I have a pretty strong resume when it comes to my extracurriculars (e.g. VP of Pre-Dental Society, two brigade trips abroad (was on exec board for one of them), various community...

Any chance my RC score is holding me back from programs like Loma Linda? I thought I could study more efficiently and crush the DAT the second time to make up for my subpar GPA. Who knows, I might score 22+ this time. Thoughts? I'd probably take it early December. Submitted: Early July...