2014 DAT Deadlines/Age of DAT/Multiple Scores/Canadian/Consideration without DAT scores

[doc toothache]

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As June 2 approaches, more SDNers are in a tizz to hit the submit the application after the strike of midnight, but have as yet to take the DAT. The logic is unclear since, there are only 7 schools that will consider an application without DAT scores.
Canadian DAT- About 1/3 of the dental schools will not accept the Canadian DAT.
Retakes- With 31 schools considering the most recent DAT score, retaking of the test becomes a risky proposition. Twenty eight school will take the highest score; 5 will take an average.
Latest DAT date- Louisville appears willing to wait until matriculation (6-1-15), whereas, others want them pronto (Iowa 8-1-14; Michigan 8-31-14, and Georgia, Pittsburgh and Tennessee 9-30-14).
Age of DAT- Maximum age range between 2-5 years old.

 

[DentalLonghorn2014]

God bless Texas.

Thank you Doc!

 

[2THDDS]

nice data doc.

 

[Dentonymous]

So I've been planning on submitting AADSAS on June 2nd, but I'm not scheduled to take the DAT until July 9th. Ohio State (Ohio resident) advised me to apply early and take the DAT by mid July at the latest. Should I really wait to submit my app until after I take the DAT?

 

[sjv]

So I've been planning on submitting AADSAS on June 2nd, but I'm not scheduled to take the DAT until July 9th. Ohio State (Ohio resident) advised me to apply early and take the DAT by mid July at the latest. Should I really wait to submit my app until after I take the DAT?

Apply early, you don't need need to have your DAT scores in to submit the application.

If a low DAT score would prevent you from applying entirely this cycle then wait.

 

[tooth knockn]

So I've been planning on submitting AADSAS on June 2nd, but I'm not scheduled to take the DAT until July 9th. Ohio State (Ohio resident) advised me to apply early and take the DAT by mid July at the latest. Should I really wait to submit my app until after I take the DAT?

I think it is best to apply and submit your application a week before you take the DAT...

Reason:
It takes 2-3 weeks for AADSAS to verify....

2-3 weeks for DAT scores to be uploaded to AADSAS.