Competitive DAT Score for a 3.35 sGPA 3.45oGPA?

[Jueves]

Hey guys, I'm looking to get into a semi competitive school such as Indiana University or University of Louisville, would a 20AA or a 21AA be competitive with those stats? I've been getting a 3.65+ GPA the past 3 semesters and if I continue that trend I'll be at a 3.35sGPA and 3.45oGPA by the time I'm applying. What are your guys' thoughts?

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[Jueves]

Also asking because I take the DAT in 2 days and I would like to know a score I could be comfortable with- Don't want to retake it if 20AA or 21AA is enough

 

[Charles_Darwin]

It depends on your ECs and personal statement as well, but yeah I'd think you'd have a shot! Aim for as high a score as possible I'm sure you'll easily land a 21

 

[Jueves]

It depends on your ECs and personal statement as well, but yeah I'd think you'd have a shot! Aim for as high a score as possible I'm sure you'll easily land a 21

Thanks for the reply. This is assuming a solid personal statement. What are your recommendations for getting an impressive EC resume? I have 1 year to pump it up =)

 

[Charles_Darwin]

Thanks for the reply. This is assuming a solid personal statement. What are your recommendations for getting an impressive EC resume? I have 1 year to pump it up =)

That's a lot of time to do some amazing things! Aside from 100+ shadowing hours and researching, do stuff that sticks out that people don't usually do. Work on making connections to influential people. 1 year is more than enough time to both become a certified EMT and also take a dental assisting course (possibly certify dental assistant but that depends on your state). See if you can shadow at a dentist over break who is a faculty at your state dental school, so he can write you a recommendation letter. Lastly, don't be afraid to ask people for what you want and take big steps. I got to write for the ASDA, submit a patent on viral therapy on cancer, and go to hang with the (now former) surgeon general and get a rec. letter from him by asking around and taking big steps. If it's hard for you to find a fancy job or anything, you can always volunteer places/start your own clubs at your college.

Good luck

 

[Jueves]

That's a lot of time to do some amazing things! Aside from 100+ shadowing hours and researching, do stuff that sticks out that people don't usually do. Work on making connections to influential people. 1 year is more than enough time to both become a certified EMT and also take a dental assisting course (possibly certify dental assistant but that depends on your state). See if you can shadow at a dentist over break who is a faculty at your state dental school, so he can write you a recommendation letter. Lastly, don't be afraid to ask people for what you want and take big steps. I got to write for the ASDA, submit a patent on viral therapy on cancer, and go to hang with the (now former) surgeon general and get a rec. letter from him by asking around and taking big steps. If it's hard for you to find a fancy job or anything, you can always volunteer places/start your own clubs at your college.

Good luck

Thanks for the helpful advice, I'll make sure to start off with volunteer work and maybe make my way up to bigger steps such as research. =) Becoming a certified EMT or Dental Assistant sounds like a phenomenal idea.

 

[LuckBloodandSweat]

Very similar stats to me I'd say you want to aim for 21-22+ but who knows I always want to shoot high.