OK, here's my thoughts on the DAT scores and SDNers.
Through out the years, only 2~3 people gets above AA of 26, so if you've hit around 26 or 27 i am sure you have one of top notch DAT scores.
From AA 23~25 which ever version of DAT you took, that means you've hit 98th or 99th percentile. I am assuming not more than 30~50 students hit this high. So which ever dental school you get into, you are one of the top 15 guys for sure.
From 21~22 (above about 94 percentile) the rest, maximum of 200~400 students hit this high.
I know MCAT scores are measured differently, but AA 21~22 in DAT is almost as highly valued as hitting over 35 on the MCAT.
Even with high number of applicant number increasing each year, it doesn't double in a year. It has been steadily increasing about 10% each year the most.
I mean, we all took different versions of the DAT exams. To hit above 90th percentile, except for "naturally born smarties" we've all studied our ass off.
Depending on your question types, you might have done better/worse on your real DAT. The dental school adcoms know how guessing 1 or 2 questions right made a huge difference (1~5 points difference in all sections between all of us who studied our ass off.)
Now, here's my conclusion.
When I assume all the DAT scores posted here on the forum by SDNers are
true, you all are simply amazing. Here's a group of smartest DAT test takers.
Which means that,
A. Either all the SDNers who are posting crazy scores are from nations 1st-300th guys on the DAT score.
B. Some people are definitely lying about their scores.
No matter who reads my post, don't freak out with all the SDNers scores, because i know many dental schools still value scores of 20+ as their above average score or even an outstanding one.
Yeap, i know i used to freak out a lot more by posts here, but i am slowly
calming myself down.
You will make it if you work hard enough for your goal, as long as you don't give up your dream..
Everybody, good luck on your dental schools.
And I needed it too.
as always love ya all~~~ 😍
