Dat/application advice

[mmu4487]

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AA:19
TS:20
PA:15
QR:14
RC:21
B:23
GC:18
OC:19

Science gpa: 3.48
non Science: 3.93
GPA: 3.63

I have good recommendations, dental experience, and meaningful community service. I applied for this cycle. I'm worried that my low PA AND QR scores will hurt my application since i have a low science gpa. Its the first time i took the DAT and I'm thinking about retaking the exam and applying for next cycle. I have not heard anything yet for this cycle. Any advice?

 

[doc toothache]

Retaking would be advisable provided you do something different in approaching qr and pa.

 

[mmu4487]

Anyone else? I am seriously in need of some advice!!!

 

[wantVCUdental]

Your gpa is good, and your DAT is decent, QR is not really that important for dentists. So the only thing that may hold you back is your PA (though i don't think it'll negatively affect your app by much)
I think your solid science score combined with your gpa has demonstrated that you are a capable science student who can pick up things fast. that's what dental schools will look for.
Every year the competition has been intensifying, you haven't gotten an interview yet, but the game is not over, because the pre-dec interviewed students are super-strong.

From what i've seen on this forum, i think you should at least get a post-dec interview. If not then, perhaps something is wrong with your app, did you commit any crime? gotten bad LOR? any academic dishonesty?

Try to relax, the battle is far from finished, best of luck

 

[americanpierg]

QR may not be as important as any of the other sections, but a 14 is still a 14. A 15 in PAT is even worse. You need a retake.

 

[doc toothache]

Your gpa is good, and your DAT is decent, QR is not really that important for dentists. So the only thing that may hold you back is your PA (though i don't think it'll negatively affect your app by much)

It might come in handy when doing a p/l or at least knowing if in the net row it would preferable to have a + or a -.

http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=657139

 

[mmu4487]

Thanks for the advice everyone.
While taking the exam i knew my QR was not strong. I had no idea my PA was going to be that low my topscore results were 17,18, and 20. So my 15 was a huge shock.

Has anybody used CRACK PAT? Or willing to sell theres?