DAT Scores X GPA

[mlsripathy]

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Hi everyone!
I was wondering how much emphasis most schools place on the DAT as compared to the GPA. Which one plays the most important role when determining our admission?
Thanks!
Maria🙂

 

[critterbug]

This might give you an idea. This is how San Antonio ranks their applicants. Here is an exerpt from UT San Antonio Dental School website:



Applicants are ranked using the following formula:
Management Model Score: (total points possible = 1500)

Objective Component:
[science GPA x DAT-A Score/30 x 4 + Overall GPA] x 50 = Overall Score

Subjective Component:
Maximum of 500 points awarded by Admissions Review Panel, and includes an assessment of the applicants evaluation by pre-professional advisors or professors as well as the applicants non-academic achievements that may include the following examples:
- personal interview
- positions of leadership
- awards and honors for academic achievement
- interpersonal communication skills
- awards and honors for humanitarian service
- success in overcoming ?adverse? personal experiences