DAT done-- Break down- 04/28/2013

[Fadyamerican]

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I just took my DAT today and here is my breakdown
AA 22
TS 24
OC 29
GC 25
BIO 21
QR 21
PAT 19
RC 16 🙁

I am worrying about my RC score, I know It is so low. English is my second language 🙁.
I have 92 Credit hours with Cumulative GPA 4.00 and I want to apply this cycle--- I need Your advice.

Thanks in advance

 

[cmF]

Even native English speakers will admit the RC section can be incredibly difficult, almost as if reading another language. That being said, I think you'll be fine with those scores and that GPA. Make sure to let admissions know that you're an ESL student in your personal statement (and have a really good writer be your editor to sell your story). I think that in general, admissions actually has preference of ESL students over a high RC score.

 

[Glimmer1991]

Other than your RC, you have stellar scores. The only thing I will warn you against is that some schools have strict cutoff DAT scores, and most of them are at least a 17. Before you apply to a school, make sure you call and see if a 16 will make the cut. If not, you'd be wasting money.

I have very strong reading skills, but the reading section on my test blew me away. I expected RC to be my highest score, but it was actually my lowest. I can totally understand how hard it is, and I hate this happened to you. Like I said, though, the rest of your scores are outstanding!

 

[Fadyamerican]

@CMF
Even native English speakers will admit the RC section can be incredibly difficult, almost as if reading another language. That being said, I think you'll be fine with those scores and that GPA. Make sure to let admissions know that you're an ESL student in your personal statement (and have a really good writer be your editor to sell your story). I think that in general, admissions actually has preference of ESL students over a high RC score.

Thanks for your advice, and I will do that

 

[cmF]

Does the 17 cut off apply to individual sections as well? I thought it was just applied to AA and PAT as a whole?

 

[Glimmer1991]

Does the 17 cut off apply to individual sections as well? I thought it was just applied to AA and PAT as a whole?

I think some schools expect a 17 in each section, but don't quote me on it. I haven't researched it at all, but I've seen others on SDN speak of it.

 

[Shredded Ape]

Stellar Scores... not sure About RC cutoff...

Can you break it down for us? Thanks

 

[Fadyamerican]

Stellar Scores... not sure About RC cutoff...

Can you break it down for us? Thanks

Thanks. What to do you mean by break it down? because what I know is my standard score for RC is 16

 

[Glimmer1991]

He's asking you to give an actual breakdown of your testing experience, kind of the like the breakdowns that are in my signature.

 

[quocstazz]

I believe you will receive lots of interviews this up coming cycle! Your scores and gpa are very strong. My gpa and score are lower than yours with a 15 RC. Luckily I was accepted during this cycle. Goodluck!

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