Anyone with 17 PAT getting interviews?

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