Are these DAT score a big enough improvement?

[hihobi]

First Attempt: AA18 Bio18 GC17 OC20 PA18 QR16 RC20 TS18

Second Attempt: AA20 Bio21 GC23 OC19 PA19 QR18 RC18 TS21

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[Gymgivitis]

Yes. Well done.

 

[deleted765468]

It is a big improvement. So congratulation on your accomplishment. However, honestly speaking, 20AA is national average for accepted applicants, so it won't give you much advantage. 19PAT might actually be below average.

I had 20AA/22PAT and it helped me get several interviews, but only got me as far as waitlisting, no acceptance due to my below average GPA. I took a master program, got 3.8GPA, reapplied with the same DAT and got accepted. So, an average DAT won't keep you out if you have a good GPA to make your app more competitive. Best of luck.

 

[hihobi]

It is a big improvement. So congratulation on your accomplishment. However, honestly speaking, 20AA is national average for accepted applicants, so it won't give you much advantage. 19PAT might actually be below average.

I had 20AA/22PAT and it helped me get several interviews, but only got me as far as waitlisting, no acceptance due to my below average GPA. I took a master program, got 3.8GPA, reapplied with the same DAT and got accepted. So, an average DAT won't keep you out if you have a good GPA to make your app more competitive. Best of luck.

My oGPA: 3.6 and sGPA: 3.5

 

[ItsaGreatDay]

sounds like you are good to go! Good luck

 

[tyjacobs]

My oGPA: 3.6 and sGPA: 3.5

yes. you are much more competitive now with your new scores. You should get at least a few interviews. Good luck!

 

[hihobi]

yes. you are much more competitive now with your new scores. You should get at least a few interviews. Good luck!

I have no research atm and I graduated last month, but im working full time as a dental assistant. Would that balance out? What are your thoughts on getting research. Thanks!

 

[deleted765468]

My oGPA: 3.6 and sGPA: 3.5

That's good GPA. Plus decent DAT. You should have some interviews at least. Just practice your interview skills and you will be in good shape. Make sure you do mock interview. My friend got very high MCAT and GPA, interviewed by 4 MD schools in CA and he sucked at interview so bad he did not get one acceptance.