DAT, 2nd time around. 5/24

[TexanGal]

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QR: 20
PA: 18
RQ: 25
Bio: 17 (WTF.)
GC: 20 (also wtf, I know that stuff like the back of my hand 🙁)
OC: 20 (proudest moment of my life because Ochem and I are not the best of friends.)
TS: 19 I believe?
AA: 20.

I wish I had the paper in front of me, but I'm at work. I can update later with the percentages, but I believe my AA percentage was a 93.4.

Anyway. I know compared to some of the scores out there, these aren't too rock star. But the first time I took this, I got an 18 and had really low PA, RQ, and Ochem scores and so I'm pretty happy. I went through Destroyer about 3 times (seriously, that thing is a God send.) So I went from a 16 in ochem to a 20... that's like learning a new language. My bio score went down, I believe I had an 18 last time? Sorry I'm all over the place - I will post my previous scores when I get off of work tonight.

Anyway. I just really wanted to give my two cents on the whole thing. It's just a crapshoot. I knew details about the details of things when it came to Biology - and then the questions were SO general that I forgot what a relationship between two organisms is called. So really. It's a crap shoot. And QR? Last time a 16 and this time a 25? That is the only section I didn't even LOOK at prior to studying.

As for PAT, I was passed down a CD with study materials that REALLY helped me out - especially with angles (literally you guys, the angles are like 1.5 degrees apart) - so if anybody would like me to attempt to pass those a long, do send me a PM 🙂

I wish you all the best of luck with everything and if anybody has any questions - please let me know. I know this whole process can be so overwhelming and stressful (I just got done applying for the first time - interviewed at all the schools I applied to and I'm STILL waiting.) My GPA is fairly high (I have a 3.9 science and cumulative GPA) so I hope my 20 AA will be good enough this time around. What do y'all think?

Best of luck 🙂
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Edit: To all the people PMing me for the CD - I won't be able to get back to anybody until next week! Sorry 🙂

 

[NewBee12]

congarts.
those are still nice scores
wish you best of luck

 

[solstice]

Congrats! with your GPA I hope you get in this year; even though you still have a shot at your waitlist.

 

[dentalWorks]

3.9 GPAs along with 20 AA... if you don't get accepted, none of us stand a chance

 

[wantVCUdental]

3.9 GPAs along with 20 AA... if you don't get accepted, none of us stand a chance

I am with dentalWorks on this, obviously your stats got everything locked! just rock interviews...
i saw your predents, seems like you had 3 interviews with your previous score, maybe DAT isn't the problem... perhaps you need to work more on presenting yourself (just my 2cents)

 

[TexanGal]

I am with dentalWorks on this, obviously your stats got everything locked! just rock interviews...
i saw your predents, seems like you had 3 interviews with your previous score, maybe DAT isn't the problem... perhaps you need to work more on presenting yourself (just my 2cents)

I really appreciate your input guys, thanks.

I thought all my interviews (except one) went really well - I got a lot of positive input from my interviewers... so I have no idea how to present myself better. Well, there are little things I know I could improve (and I will) - but trust me, I am not an antisocial person and I'm pretty sure that there were worse interviewers than I who got in. 😳

 

[DK72003]

Are TX schools interviewing already?

 

[Astros1fan]

Are TX schools interviewing already?

She applied last cycle! TMDSAS just opened earlier this month, how can they be interviewing already?

 

[DK72003]

She applied last cycle! TMDSAS just opened earlier this month, how can they be interviewing already?

"this whole process can be so overwhelming and stressful (I just got done applying for the first time - interviewed at all the schools I applied to and I'm STILL waiting.)" TexanGal.

I believe the above quote was written yesterday; so according to this quote it's not unreasonable to ask whether she interviewed already. Astros1fan stopsmacking yourself

 

[Astros1fan]

"this whole process can be so overwhelming and stressful (I just got done applying for the first time - interviewed at all the schools I applied to and I'm STILL waiting.)" TexanGal.

I believe the above quote was written yesterday; so according to this quote it's not unreasonable to ask whether she interviewed already. Astros1fan stopsmacking yourself

It is "unreasonable" to ask whether she interviewed already because like I said the cycle just opened up this month so there's NO WAY that the schools would have responded back to her to invite her for an interview AND she couldn't have interviewed at all 3 schools in a matter of 2-3 weeks. So I believe that is the exact application of the word unreasonable. (And I'm smacking myself because I can't believe how "unreasonable" your logic is! ) Have a good day! 🙂

Sorry TexanGal for jacking your thread. Congrats on the improvement! Hopefully, like my classmate mentioned you'll hear something soon from the school you're waitlisted at. And if not (lets hope that's not the case) then I wish you luck in this cycle.

 

[solstice]

I really appreciate your input guys, thanks.

I thought all my interviews (except one) went really well - I got a lot of positive input from my interviewers... so I have no idea how to present myself better. Well, there are little things I know I could improve (and I will) - but trust me, I am not an antisocial person and I'm pretty sure that there were worse interviewers than I who got in. 😳

Hey Texangal, I think DAT was the only thing holding you back. There are simply too many applicants for about 250 seats in Texas schools.

I interviewed with you in Houston and I remember you. I was not with you in the room when you interviewed, but I spent the whole day at the same expensive table . I do not think you should change anything when it comes to interview.

 

[alanan84]

Oh wow, I didn't know you had retaken!! Congrats! Those scores look good!

And BTW, thanks again for that Zoo stuff... I miraculously ended up with an A!

 

[TexanGal]

Hey Texangal, I think DAT was the only thing holding you back. There are simply too many applicants for about 250 seats in Texas schools.

I interviewed with you in Houston and I remember you. I was not with you in the room when you interviewed, but I spent the whole day at the same expensive table . I do not think you should change anything when it comes to interview.

Hey 🙂 Thanks for the input. I may or may not remember you - you must have been on the end of the table yeah? Congrats on getting in 🙂 I really loved the atmosphere of Houston!

Hopefully you're right and fixing my DAT will cure all my problems... hahaha

 

[TexanGal]

Oh wow, I didn't know you had retaken!! Congrats! Those scores look good!

And BTW, thanks again for that Zoo stuff... I miraculously ended up with an A!

Sweet!!!! Congratulations 🙂 I'm glad it helped! And yeah, I've been studying for the past month but I kept it low key incase I didn't do so hot. haha

 

[TexanGal]

It is "unreasonable" to ask whether she interviewed already because like I said the cycle just opened up this month so there's NO WAY that the schools would have responded back to her to invite her for an interview AND she couldn't have interviewed at all 3 schools in a matter of 2-3 weeks. So I believe that is the exact application of the word unreasonable. (And I'm smacking myself because I can't believe how "unreasonable" your logic is! ) Have a good day! 🙂

Sorry TexanGal for jacking your thread. Congrats on the improvement! Hopefully, like my classmate mentioned you'll hear something soon from the school you're waitlisted at. And if not (lets hope that's not the case) then I wish you luck in this cycle.

Haha no problem. Thanks for enlightening people regarding when interviews take place. Shoot, I wish they started this early.

 

[crew09]

whoa, didn't realize you did a retake. Hope you can clutch an acceptance this cycle still.

Congrats on the improvement, and awesome RC score.

 

[blamb]

Congrats on the scores!!! I was wondering what your strategy for RC was?? Thanks!