DAT Score differences

[Nezzy’s hyperboloid]

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Is there much of a difference between an AA of 25, 26, or 27 with respect to admission? I guess there's a similarity between these scores just given percentiles, but just looking for more thoughts on this. Thanks!

 

[DAT Destroyer]

AA 25, 26, 27 would get you into most schools with a good GPA, with a high GPA including a high Science GPA you would be looking at Ivy League, including Harvard. To answer your question, IMO, a 27 is higher than a 25 and if you are trying to get into a school with limited seats and very competitive, every little bit counts.

Hope this helps

Nancy, co/owner, DAT Destroyer, Orgoman

 

[ToothJockey]

I think at that point the whole package matters more. At DAT’s of 25+ you have already shown you can handle the rigors of dental school, now they just want to make sure you are well rounded. A 25AA well rounded student will probably look better to adcoms than a 27AA weirdo.

 

[8_man]

I wouldn't think it matters much for admissions purposes. Once you get into those percentiles (99+), the difference in scores may be determined by a single question. And echoing what the others said, a score that high already proves that the person is educationally qualified. Now they just need to make sure the rest of their app doesn't cancel out that score. 😛

 

[OrthoApplicant47680]

Overall, there is only a small difference between a 25, 26, and 27. According to the ADA's DAT Manual, 12,393 people took the exam in the year 2017. Out of this group, 167 scored a 25 (top 2.4%), 88 scored a 26 (top 0.97%), and 24 scored a 27 (top 0.26%). Scoring this high on the exam places you into a very good position at least on the academic side. Keep in mind that the process is a holistic review!
Source: http://www.ada.org/~/media/ADA/Education and Careers/Files/dat_users_manual.ashx