Considering a retake

[water88]

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I took my DAT a couple days ago and I did alright:

Orgo: 24
Chem: 23
Bio: 20
Math: 20
RC: 19
PAT: 18
AA: 21
TS: 22

Now, I know these scores are slightly above average, but my GPA is a bit below average (3.4). I would really like to retake to see if I can score 23+ in all sections to make up for my sub-par GPA. I'm mainly worried about my PAT and RC scores as these seem to be pretty damn important. I only studied for a month 3-4 hours a day so I'm confident I can do better if I really go balls to the wall. I'm a rising junior and am applying next cycle. What do you guys think? Should I retake or just try to bring up my GPA as much as possible this year?

 

[eldirty]

I personally dont think you have anything to worry about with your current scores ... you rocked it

 

[BadgerLoveSmile]

I think your scores are more than adequate to get accepted. If you can bring your GPA up even .1, you will be a strong candidate. 👍 Apply early and you should be golden!

 

[vlct0ria]

I agree with the other posts...you really shouldn't have to worry about a retake. Those great scores will surely get you some interviews, even with a "low" 3.4 GPA. Plus, if you're not applying until next cycle, you still have two semesters' worth of classes to hopefully bring up your GPA. If you hit the books you could probably bring it up to about a 3.6. Good luck and don't worry about retaking it- your scores are great.

 

[Chesnok]

do not retake, you are definitely OK, just bring up your GPA which is NOT low at all.
Good luck

 

[doc toothache]

http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=400209

 

[an1423]

Great scores man. How was the orgo and verbal reasoning section on the test. any advice would be great. how would you compare the actual dat to topscore??

 

[water88]

Great scores man. How was the orgo and verbal reasoning section on the test. any advice would be great. how would you compare the actual dat to topscore??

Orgo was pretty easy, Destroyer is all you need.

As for RC, I can't really give you any tips on that. 60th percentile 😀

Also, I didn't use Topscore. Just Destroyer, AP Cliffs Bio, and Crack DAT PAT. I also did an SAT math test the day before the DAT for the QR haha.

 

[DanNuch]

dont retake it! haha, those scores are more than enough to get you some interviews! relax and enjoy whats left of summer, good luck with the app process

 

[A8]

You are definitely fine! Get ready for the couple of interviews! Good luck!

 

[rollredroll]

agreed. i've got two interviews thus far with worse scores & grades. don't retake.

 

[Bruinlove]

If you are confident, why not?

 

[water88]

If you are confident, why not?

Cause I'm not sure if its worth it. I'm not aiming for Harvard or UCLA, I just wanna get in somewhere. And, the prospect of spending another month or two studying makes me queasy.

 

[Bruinlove]

I'm not aiming for Harvard or UCLA, I just wanna get in somewhere.

You will get in somewhere with those scores. If you are not aiming for ivy league schools or public schools in Cali, you'd want to focus more on raising GPA.