Application Question

[Charlie2010]

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So I have just finished my ADEA AADSAS application online but have yet to e-submit it. This is my reason....I took the DAT in may and my scores were average. I have already signed up to take the DAT again in August. I was wondering if I submit my application now, will the Admissions committee review me based upon my old DAT score? I just dont want to be stuck in the pool with average DAT scores when I know in August I will do better bc i have been studying for months. What should I do?

 

[navneetdh]

I would say that you should submit your application. If you have mentioned in you application that you will take the DAT again, they will wait to review the application with new scores. You should keep in mind also that the AADSAS will take a good 4 -8 weeks before they send your application. Maybe by then you would have finished the DAt and can atleast tell the schools your new unofficial DAT score.
No point turning your application late too.

 

[nze82]

So I have just finished my ADEA AADSAS application online but have yet to e-submit it. This is my reason....I took the DAT in may and my scores were average. I have already signed up to take the DAT again in August. I was wondering if I submit my application now, will the Admissions committee review me based upon my old DAT score? I just dont want to be stuck in the pool with average DAT scores when I know in August I will do better bc i have been studying for months. What should I do?

Well, the longer you wait to submit your application, the later they will start reviewing your application, which in turn results in a later interview; meaning that you'll be competing for fewer open spots. So, I think you've already made a big mistake by delaying your application. On your AADSAS application, there's a section, where you can indicate the date of your future DAT exam. When schools see that, they will initially review your application, but they will also hold back on making decisions until they see your new set of scores. So, you should have submitted your application, instead of waiting for your new scores. You need to get the process started, and the later you wait the lower your chances will get.
You've taken your first DAT in May, which means you can't retake the exam till August. Even if you have scheduled your retake for August 1st, schools won't receive your new scores till late August. Now, if you wait till then, before submitting your application you will be lowering your chances of admission significantly. Most of the people who are taking the DAT in August have already submitted their applications, so you need to send yours in ASAP.