DAT scores breakdown (please help! :()

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Hi SDN,

I just took the DAT today and i'm kinda bummed because I was hoping for a much better score. My score was as follows:

21: AA
21: TS
24: OCHEM
22: GCHEM
20: PAT
20: QR
20: RC

I have a 3.3 GPA and so was hoping to make myself more competitive by totally killing the DAT. Any feedback or advice on what else I can do to make myself more competitive will be greatly appreciated!!!!!! I really need it, I'm an older student and honestly this upcoming admission cycle of June 2015 will be last time applying or I might have to give up my Dental Career dream :(
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Your DAT looks Good. Apply early and smartly and you'll def get some interviews.

What is your sGPA and oGPA?
 
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are you taking any science courses now or next semester? Hows your shadowing and extra-curriculars look?

I think if you apply to MWU, BU , NYU early you have a good chance of landing interviews there.

How was your Bio score?
 
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Dental2000 said:
are you taking any science courses now or next semester? Hows your shadowing and extra-curriculars look?

I think if you apply to MWU, BU , NYU early you have a good chance of landing interviews there.

How was your Bio score?
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Bio was a 20. I've volunteered, job shadowed quite a bit and am thinking on going abroad for Dental volunteering visit
 
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I think all that will strengthen your app. Key is applying early. Your DAT scores are good.
 
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my gpa is not much higher (3.4 science, 3.5 Overall) and my DAT was lower (20 AA) Ive had 6 interviews this cycle thus far. I did a humanitarian dental trip and an average amount of shadowing. I believe my personal statement was way above average and i believe this has helped me get to where i am with interviews. Put in the time and effort to really stand out in your PS i believe this is what really gets you in the door when you have average stats. Hope this helps! good luck!
 
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You look good as an applicant, my GPA is only slightly higher and I have 4 interviews so far....apply early
 
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hAAAnh said:
Hi SDN,

I just took the DAT today and i'm kinda bummed because I was hoping for a much better score. My score was as follows:

21: AA
21: TS
24: OCHEM
22: GCHEM
20: PAT
20: QR
20: RC

I have a 3.3 GPA and so was hoping to make myself more competitive by totally killing the DAT. Any feedback or advice on what else I can do to make myself more competitive will be greatly appreciated!!!!!! I really need it, I'm an older student and honestly this upcoming admission cycle of June 2015 will be last time applying or I might have to give up my Dental Career dream :(
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Those are nice scores! I have the exact same grades as you! I have been studying for about a month and a half, and my DAT is this Tuesday. I just bombed the 2009 DAT though :(..... did you by any chance take that before your exam? and if so, how well does it compare to the real deal?
 
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jaf004 said:
Those are nice scores! I have the exact same grades as you! I have been studying for about a month and a half, and my DAT is this Tuesday. I just bombed the 2009 DAT though :(..... did you by any chance take that before your exam? and if so, how well does it compare to the real deal?
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Honestly don't get bummed out by bad practice scores. I went in nervous and thats what I feel like made me slip a little. Just go in confident and you'll get a much better score then you think you will get! Goodluck! :)

P.S. To answer your question I did not take the 2009 DAT practice test so I can't really say
 
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hAAAnh said:
I used DAT bootcamp, DAT destroyer and Chad's Videos. I used some DAT Qvault. Practice PAT as much as you can. Bootcamp and Destroyer were my favorite probably the most beneficial.
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Congratulations on your fantastic scores!

Although your GPA is a little low, your scores really shine. Make sure your personal statement is perfect. If your writing skills are not the best have a friend or hire someone to review it. A well written personal statement can be the difference in getting an interview or not. Most schools like to see a well rounded student, so make sure to do some volunteer work in your community. If you have a particular school in mind it is not a bad idea to give them a call with your stats and they can advise you.


Good luck in your journey and the application process


Take care..Nancy
 
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