Anyone with 17 PAT getting interviews?

[trixr4kids0001]

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I am applying next cycle, and am debating of whether or not to retake.



Bio- 19
GC- 18
OC- 23
PAT- 17
RC- 21
QR- 17
TS- 20
AA- 20


My GPA is 3.52 as a biology/spanish dual major. I have shadowing and research experience. I am from NY



Anyone have similar scores that are receiving interviews this cycle? If so where are you getting them?


Any advice on whether to retake or not?

 

[ajusf16]

Have pat 17 and have gotten 6 interviews
UL
UAB
Uconn
Nova
Case
Indiana

 

[JonNCSU08]

I do not have similar scores, but my brother got in a few years back with a 14 on his PAT. I am not saying he is in the same boat as you, as he had a 3.75 gpa, and a 20 TS, and a 22 AA, with a 27 on RC. But he did get in a couple of schools, even though some schools wanted him to retake. I don't think a 17 will keep you from getting interviews, besides that, your other scores are pretty good.

 

[ajusf16]

I have a 13 in one section

 

[jsmars03]

I have a 16 in PAT and I've gotten interviews from Maryland (OOS), UK, Louisville, IU (OOS), UF(OOS).

 

[dentalpath]

I have a 17 Pat, 20 AA and 20 TS, 3.77 overall and 3.67 sci (BCP) GPA, applied to 5 schools interviewed at 2 already - NYU and UMDNJ (International) Dont worry about the PAT you'll be fine..

 

[iluvdentistry]

I have a 17 PAT and have an interview at Colorado (although I feel me being an instate applicant is the primary reason I got the interview).

 

[PhoebeAZ]

Hmm, seems to me that schools are putting a lot more emphasis on DAT scores now. I don't have any interviews yet, and I have a 3.7 overall, and 20 AA, 19 TS, 21 PAT. If you can afford it, I would retake the DAT. If you're a student, you could use December to study your @$$ off, and take the exam in early January. It would only make your application stronger, so the only money is the only question.

 

[trixr4kids0001]

Thanks everyone, I feel better about my scores. Good luck at your interviews!

 

[DividedByZero]

I've got a 17 PAT and 4 interviews. It can be done.

 

[trixr4kids0001]

dividedbyzero- may I ask where you got your interviews?

 

[doc toothache]

http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=527690

 

[Danthenub]

17 on PAT

7 interviews thus far

 

[trixr4kids0001]

now one more question to the people that have a 17 on the PAT: what do you believe makes your application stronger that it outweighs someone with a higher score? just curious on how to strengthen my applications for next year. thanks 🙂

 

[trixr4kids0001]

bump

 

[jmt1984]

now one more question to the people that have a 17 on the PAT: what do you believe makes your application stronger that it outweighs someone with a higher score? just curious on how to strengthen my applications for next year. thanks 🙂

Applying early would be a good thing.

 

[ajusf16]

female
spanish
4.0 gpa
5 years dental assisting
I feel that my LOR's speak really well of me, I waved being able to see though

 

[SEG14]

17 PAT, 5 interviews

IU, Case, NYU, LSU, Louisville

 

[Toothypasty]

I got a 15 on PA and have 2 interviews... one pre-Dec, and one in Jan

 

[Pari777]

I am applying next cycle, and am debating of whether or not to retake.



Bio- 19
GC- 18
OC- 23
PAT- 17
RC- 21
QR- 17
TS- 20
AA- 20


My GPA is 3.52 as a biology/spanish dual major. I have shadowing and research experience. I am from NY



Anyone have similar scores that are receiving interviews this cycle? If so where are you getting them?


Any advice on whether to retake or not?

Hey, I got a 17 in PAT too and my other scores look pretty similar to yours, including the GPA! I have tons of volunteering and work experience.

I applied to 12 schools and so far, I already have 3 interviews. It can definitely be done, keep your head up and stay positive 😉