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[Indian-curry]

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Okay I studied all winter break and spent little time on QR and PAT since I was getting most of them right. I never timed myself on those sections though. I ran out of time on PAT and QR so I had to go on a guessing streak until timer stopped. I got
Chemistry: 26
Organic: 22
Biology: 20
Reading: 19
Pat: 16
Qr: 16
Ts: 22
AA: 20
I am a Junior chemistry student. Last semester my parents separated and close friend committed suicide so I spiraled into depression and got all C's. my GPA. Went from 3.426 to 3.205. I expect to get all A's this semester to bring it up to a 3.27. I have two years of research, good letters of recommendation, 100 hours of shadowing and volunteering, year of Chemistry TA. I was planning on applying this summer. My dream was to someday get into UCSF but I am freaking out with my low PAT, QR , and GPA I won't get accepted anywhere. Should I retake ? Not very confident on PAT since I was about 40 questions in when I realized I had 2 min left.

 

[DAT Destroyer]

First I would like to say, Congratulations! Your science and reading scores are excellent and something to be very proud of. With all the situations you are currently dealing with in your life your scores are quite amazing, it tells me you have a strong desire to succeed. I would definitely contact UCSF and other schools you are interested in attending and discuss your situation. Most schools are more forgiving on the QR and PAT scores but it is always best to check with the schools because not all schools have the same acceptance policies,etc.

Wishing you the best in the application process.

take care..Nancy

 

[SyracuseOrange92]

You did amazing except for PAT and QR, but I'm guessing you knew that. I am very sorry to hear about your parents (my are divorced so I see where youre coming from) and your close friend. I do have a question though, What did you use for the science section?

 

[Indian-curry]

You did amazing except for PAT and QR, but I'm guessing you knew that. I am very sorry to hear about your parents (my are divorced so I see where youre coming from) and your close friend. I do have a question though, What did you use for the science section?

For science I used Ferralis. Notes, destroyer, and boot camp. The destroyer I think by far helped me the most. Boot camp is nice at the end to get familiar with how the wording is. And boot camp pat was almost the same .

 

[SyracuseOrange92]

Thanks for responding!

 

[BabyShades]

I think you will have to retake. A 17 is usually the cut off for some schools. It isn't one score under 16, but two.

 

[DAT Destroyer]

I think you will have to retake. A 17 is usually the cut off for some schools. It isn't one score under 16, but two.

Babyshades, Indian Curry has no scores "under" 16 and I do agree that schools have cutoffs, most are under 15, so it is always best to contact the school with your particular situation and get advice. Many factors are considered and because of Indian's high science and reading score I would definitely make phone calls to the schools before retaking.

 

[phillyeagles1]

Yea I agree with orgoman22. You should call the schools, we can speculate but ultimately they make the decisions. @Indian-curry will you let me know how it goes and what they say?

 

[Drswole242]

I got a 15 on qr and 17 on pat and got in. AA 20 TS 21 and 3.5 gpa

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