DAT Score Question

[dent1024]

Hi dental nation; I hope all is well.
I took my DAT on Monday 2/19/18, and the score breakdown was as follows:

PAT: 19
QR: 20
RC: 22
BIO: 22
GCHEM: 22
OCHEM:19
Total Science: 21
Academic Average: 21

For the most part, I'm satisfied with my results, but conflicted as to whether it'd be wise to re-take due to my PAT score. I've read PAT can be used as an immediate distinguishing factor for acceptance committees, and combined with my consistent practice scoring a point or two higher, perhaps a second test would be reasonable. Could anyone out there offer any sort of feedback as to whether it'd be worth it to try again? For further metrics, my GPA in undergrad was a 3.63 during my first two years at a large state school, and a 3.35 for the last two years at a small liberal arts college. Science GPA overall would likely be around a 3.2 or so, I believe.

Thank you to anyone willing to offer their thoughts!

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[deleted903013]

Your PAT is fine. I know people who have had 17 PATs and gotten in.

 

[dent1024]

Your PAT is fine. I know people who have had 17 PATs and gotten in.

Thanks for the response! Just wanted an opinion since I know it would also introduce the risk of potentially declining in a different section.

 

[a_hildy]

I had 21 AA and 19 PAT, and was accepted, you'll be fine with the scores. Good work

 

[dent1024]

I had 21 AA and 19 PAT, and was accepted, you'll be fine with the scores. Good work

I appreciate the input! Congrats on being well on your way to becoming a dentist.