Dat 7/28

[jessi001]

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I took the DAT and I am not sure if I should try applying.

Perceptual Ability 24
Quantitative Reasoning 18
Reading Comprehension 20
Biology 18
Gen Chem 20
Organic Chem 19
Total Science 19
Academic Average 19

Do any of you feel that I have even chance of getting into any of the dental school?

 

[Tommy43087]

you certainly do! Great scores overall, nothing under 18(best part). Assuming a decent GPA and some EC's, have fun at the interviews and goodluck.

 

[orangutan777]

yes you do have a shot! just apply wisely to schools that match your stats (predents and adea guide for reference). also, the DAT is just one part of your app (gpa, ec's, personal statement, etc)

 

[jessi001]

wow... didn't expect the reply this fast...
anyways... any suggestions on how many hours of job shadowing?
I have done almost 30 hours from one dentist.
is it enough?

 

[Tommy43087]

wow... didn't expect the reply this fast...
anyways... any suggestions on how many hours of job shadowing?
I have done almost 30 hours from one dentist.
is it enough?

Its "enough" as far as minimum for alot of school but it honestly isnt "enough" to make your app competitive. Keep shadowing and make sure you have a great PS, because it really matters! Also Hopefully you have other EC's because if not then your might be on shaky grounds.

 

[MrJeff]

Nice scores. How did you study for the test? what books did you use?

 

[jessi001]

what are PS and EC? lol
so should I apply to school later after more job shadowing?

 

[jessi001]

honestly, I only used Kaplan...
it was my first time and I didn't have much confidence at first...
and I didn't expact anything...
but I guess I was lucky...

 

[Tommy43087]

what are PS and EC? lol
so should I apply to school later after more job shadowing?

lol Extracurricular activities, and Personal Statement. And honeslty i dont think 30hrs is enough, so yea maybe. But i dont know which is worse a deffeciency in shadowing hours or a late app?

 

[Orgolover]

I'd work on the app. Bc aadsas takes a few weeks to process (and then some if something goes wrong). try to get it in asap. Don't know about the tradeoff for shadowing hours. 30 is definitely something, but 100 won't help if there are no seats left for you 😀

 

[Colorful Joe]

Congrats on finishing, how did you study? If you have time try to post a breakdown of what you used.

 

[DrTootle]

what's your gpa?

 

[jessi001]

I took the DAT and I am not sure if I should try applying.

Perceptual Ability 24
Quantitative Reasoning 18
Reading Comprehension 20
Biology 18
Gen Chem 20
Organic Chem 19
Total Science 19
Academic Average 19

Do any of you feel that I have even chance of getting into any of the dental school?

I have GPA of 3. 38 and I don't think it is good enough.
With this GPA and my score, I am worried right now.

For the breakdown, I only used Kaplan to study for my test since I was planning on taking it next year again. Also I finished my course just in time for the test so I didn't think that I will have time to use other things. I used the textbooks for the things that I am not sure with.

I tried one CRACK PAT test, since I didn't have much time, I wanted to spend more time on sciences. Kaplan angles are so easy compare to the real test. It is must-have, since it is most similar or harder than the real test. It will get you prepared. I usually got this score or higher so I wasn't that worried about PAT.

I didn't get the grades I used to get for QR and I don't know why. I usually get a score with more than 20. It wasn't that hard but it seemed hard.

I am usually really bad with OCHEM but I think I did ok in here I don't know how.

I think KAPLAN is good to get the score of 18 and 19, but it is hard to get score with more than 20 by only useing the KAPLAN. Try using other things that people suggest and you will be good. Also I think I was lucky because I only got 1 taxanomy questions.

Overall, I usually got 16, 17, or 18 in AA for my practice tests so I was expacting 18 or lower, but I was really excited to get 19.

SOME BASIC TIPS : Try not to get too nervous and relax, since it will really affect how you do! And READ THE QUESTIONS CAREFULLY!!! It's the basic stuff that people know but having the most difficulty in.

Good luck with your tests and wish me luck for my applications!

 

[ZzZzSleepyhead]

Thanks! Nice scores 🙂, and best of luck to ya!

 

[miedvied]

I took the DAT and I am not sure if I should try applying.

Perceptual Ability 24
Quantitative Reasoning 18
Reading Comprehension 20
Biology 18
Gen Chem 20
Organic Chem 19
Total Science 19
Academic Average 19

Do any of you feel that I have even chance of getting into any of the dental school?

Oh, man. You've been reading too much SDN. Yeah, these scores aren't going to knock anyone's socks off, but they're above the median - as long as you apply appropriately, you'll definitely get in somewhere.

As others said, more hours shadowing, more extracurrics, etc. will make up the deficiencies for GPA., to some small degree. Harvard's out of the question, sadly, but there's a school undoubtedly still waiting to make you a dentist.