DAT scores and a question

[dvalpo]

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I've never asked a question on a forum, but I really am stumped.
I have a 3.9 undergrad GPA, and have a J.D. (summa). I took the DAT, scores as follows:

PAT: 17
QR: 17
BIO: 19
GC: 22
OC: 21
RC: 23
TS: 21
AA: 20

Clearly the PAT and the QR sucked. I think I would have a slim (emphasis on slim) chance if I applied this cycle. The problem comes with getting my letters of recommendation. I'm a nontraditional (clearly) and I hate the idea of tracking down my old college professors two years in a row.

Does anyone know if the AADSAS keeps the LOR to be reused in another application cycle? Or if you can request that they be kept?

Would it be really gauche to tell my professors that my application is weaker than I had hoped, but even if I don't get in, that I would be trying again and maybe save a copy of the rec.

All viewpoints welcome. Thanks!

 

[paul510psu]

Does anyone know if the AADSAS keeps the LOR to be reused in another application cycle? Or if you can request that they be kept?


They are not kept for the next application cycle and AADSAS requires that you re-submit everything the following year if you re-apply.

You must be a glutton for punishment with all of those degrees, jeez, a JD, BS and a future DMD/DDS? Damn, that's a lot of school.

Good luck

 

[MattEvers]

Why do you feel you have a "slim" chance. Your GPA and DAT are both above average. I think you have a good chance, assuming you can explain your decision for such a drastic career change.

 

[dvalpo]

Thanks for answering my question. It was unlikely that you could request a continuation file, but my mind keeps spinning towards "well, if this happens, then I can do this."

As far as it being a slim chance, I really think my PAT is too low. I really over estimated what I would recall from science classes six years ago and high school math. I budgeted slightly over three weeks and it wasn't enough to pull everything together.

Plus, factor in good recs, but not stellar since I am going back to undergrad professors and I think that it will lessen the chances of even an interview. Thanks for your kind words though, MEvers. I'm just going to roll the dice and see how it plays out.

 

[polarmolar]

Your PAT is a little low, but the sciences and GPA make up for it, no worries.

 

[futuredent22]

I really over estimated what I would recall from science classes six years ago

Are you joking? You have a 21 TS, a score that students who just finished taking their science classes and spent weeks studying would be happy with.

 

[Mstoothlady2012]

AADSAS doesnt keep your records at all but I know many schools keep records from the prior cycle. So call the schools and ask them if they still have your records or not. Hope this helps! and nice scores 🙂

 

[dvalpo]

MsTooth, thanks!! That's a great idea. I hated the thought of having to bother old professors two years in a row, but if the schools themselves will allow LOR to be used again, that would help tremendously. I'll be sure to look into it when the time comes.

I'm very glad I posted. Too bad I didn't find this forum before taking the DAT. It definitely would have given me a heads up on things (like the PAT is evil 😱).

 

[Mstoothlady2012]

MsTooth, thanks!! That's a great idea. I hated the thought of having to bother old professors two years in a row, but if the schools themselves will allow LOR to be used again, that would help tremendously. I'll be sure to look into it when the time comes.

I'm very glad I posted. Too bad I didn't find this forum before taking the DAT. It definitely would have given me a heads up on things (like the PAT is evil 😱).

lol yea I am a reapplicant too. Eventhough I am a traditional student but I still hate asking for LOR. So mostly I will be using the old LORs. I have to call a bunch of schools too to find out if they keep my records or not ...ahh!! I hate applying. Takes forever!!!!!!!!!!!!