DAT in November too late?

[dental24]

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Hey Guys!

Okay so today I talked to an Professor from Baylor Dental School,
I told him I'll be taking my First DAT in NOVEMBER 2011 (cuz of some personal issues), I've already applied for Fall 2012 admissions, BUT he straight up told me that my file would be INcomplete and that I would most likely NOT get in. I was like what the f-!

Heres my breakdown without the DAT according to the TMDSAS calculator:
Overall GPA: 3.31
Overall Science GPA: 3.02
Undergrad Non-Science GPA: 3.53

Ive been President of an Honor organization for 1 year. And I'm a treasurer for another Honor organization. I've shadowed, doing research, and have done lots of extracarricular and volunteering. I also worked for a year.


Can anyone tell me what my chances are for Fall 2012 if I get outstanding DAT scores in November 2011? Or if anyone has any reccomendations?
Also does it really matter if you take upper level sciences at a secondary college rather than 4-year (cuz they still calculate the GPR from all community colleges and secondary colleges the same way they do for 4 year when they are doing GPR calcs on the application site)?

PLEASE HELP if you can!! THANKS

 

[ChapelHillT]

Hey Guys!

Okay so today I talked to an Professor from Baylor Dental School,
I told him I'll be taking my First DAT in NOVEMBER 2011 (cuz of some personal issues), I've already applied for Fall 2012 admissions, BUT he straight up told me that my file would be INcomplete and that I would most likely NOT get in. I was like what the f-!

Heres my breakdown without the DAT according to the TMDSAS calculator:
Overall GPA: 3.31
Overall Science GPA: 3.02
Undergrad Non-Science GPA: 3.53

Ive been President of an Honor organization for 1 year. And I'm a treasurer for another Honor organization. I've shadowed, doing research, and have done lots of extracarricular and volunteering. I also worked for a year.


Can anyone tell me what my chances are for Fall 2012 if I get outstanding DAT scores in November 2011? Or if anyone has any reccomendations?
Also does it really matter if you take upper level sciences at a secondary college rather than 4-year (cuz they still calculate the GPR from all community colleges and secondary colleges the same way they do for 4 year when they are doing GPR calcs on the application site)?

PLEASE HELP if you can!! THANKS

You're making it a lot harder on yourself by waiting until November, but it's not impossible. Get a 22+ and I would expect that you'd have good chance at post-Dec interviews and an acceptance or two. Get a 24 and I'd expect you'll be in.

I have a friend who had a below average DAT, took the DAT around the second week of Nov last year, blew it up with a 23AA and 24TS, he's D1 now. It will be tough but can be done. Best of luck...

 

[dmdluffy]

You're making it a lot harder on yourself by waiting until November, but it's not impossible. Get a 22+ and I would expect that you'd have good chance at post-Dec interviews and an acceptance or two. Get a 24 and I'd expect you'll be in.

I have a friend who had a below average DAT, took the DAT around the second week of Nov last year, blew it up with a 23AA and 24TS, he's D1 now. It will be tough but can be done. Best of luck...

For Baylor, I would imagine what the guy said is true. Depends on the school really but as a general guideline you're at a significant disadvantage. Lets say you take it first week of November and you score great. AADSAS will receive scores about 2 weeks and then mail it to the schools. So schools are getting your DAT scores (and thus application complete) around the last week of November. They're not going to look at your app til its complete so if its a school that fills most of its class pre-dec... you screwed. If the school fills most of its class post-dec you have a small chance.

 

[Demps]

Absolutely nailing it always helps (23+ AA)

but that science GPA may be a little too low for a lot of schools. But take your shot, I mean you said you already sent out apps and all you need is DAT score right?

 

[dmdluffy]

Absolutely nailing it always helps (23+ AA)

but that science GPA may be a little too low for a lot of schools. But take your shot, I mean you said you already sent out apps and all you need is DAT score right?

Good point, if the money is spent, you minus well just take the DAT and follow through with it and see what happens.

 

[dental24]

You're making it a lot harder on yourself by waiting until November, but it's not impossible. Get a 22+ and I would expect that you'd have good chance at post-Dec interviews and an acceptance or two. Get a 24 and I'd expect you'll be in.

I have a friend who had a below average DAT, took the DAT around the second week of Nov last year, blew it up with a 23AA and 24TS, he's D1 now. It will be tough but can be done. Best of luck...

Okay thanks so much for the adivce!! 🙂 Youre abs right, thats exactly what I plan on doing!

 

[dental24]

yeah I sent out all of the apps for Texas and finished everything except for the DAT. I figured my GPR is low, so hopefully my DAts can cover for it. Do any of yall have any suggestions on prep??

So far I'm using CHADS, TOPSCORE, CRACKDAT PAT, 2009 ADA EXAM, DAT DESTROYER, MATH DESTROYER