Can a High GPA reflect poorly on a decent DAT?

[Base2bally]

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Hello members, I'm wondering if anyone might have an answer for me regarding my hopeful scores on the DAT. I currently have a 4.0 non-science GPA and a 3.9 science, which I worked incredibly hard for. Im shooting for a 21 across the board for my DAT, which I think is attainable, but should I aim higher than this? Basically, do i need an exceptional score on the dat due to my exceptionally high GPA?

 

[FROGGBUSTER]

Hello members, I'm wondering if anyone might have an answer for me regarding my hopeful scores on the DAT. I currently have a 4.0 non-science GPA and a 3.9 science, which I worked incredibly hard for. Im shooting for a 21 across the board for my DAT, which I think is attainable, but should I aim higher than this? Basically, do i need an exceptional score on the dat due to my exceptionally high GPA?

No I highly doubt that that pairing alone (high GPA but low(er) DAT) would hurt you. They wouldn't discount your GPA or anything like that because of that fact alone. Your DAT score is important, but 4.0/3.9 + a 21 is really great already.

 

[jackalo34]

No I highly doubt that that pairing alone (high GPA but low(er) DAT) would hurt you. They wouldn't discount your GPA or anything like that because of that fact alone. Your DAT score is important, but 4.0/3.9 + a 21 is really great already.

+1 it would only stand to be a concern if your DAT was below average to average...aka 14ish to 18.

 

[youknowthedrill]

You can relax. You don't have to aim for a 25, but just don't get an AA of 16.

 

[DrRoyal Pains]

If you have a 3.9 sGPA, the DAT should be no problem.

 

[wizi]

my friend got 4 interviews, 2 acceptances with 3.7 GPA, 18,19 DAT. Get 18+ in all section and you are good to go.