DAT scores

[Domalana]

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Sooo I just took the DATs and my scores are not at all what I would have expected...

17 perceptual ability
17 quantitative reasoning
20 reading comp
23 biology
24 gen chem
29 orgo chem
24 total science
23 academic average

I basically studied excusively using Kaplan and for the last two weeks borrowed a friends DAT Destroyer book which was extremely helpful for the sciences

On the kaplan practice exam that I took the day before the exam (bad idea) I got a 20 PAT 20 QR 20 RC 22 BIO 20 GCHEM and 17!!! OChem.... (i ran out of time for the ochem section...but still going from a 17 to a 29 is a bit much)

I am really happy about my science scores but am really worried about my PAT score. I did not study much for this section and the Kaplan practice test was A LOT less difficult.

I still have a year til I apply so still have time to retake the exam but I gave up half my summer to study for it and have never been so stressed in my life. I really do not want to take it again but will if the 17 PAT is going to hurt me a lot. Also.. I really want to join the Air Force and I believe an 18 is the minimum to apply for that.. but I am not sure if that is referring to the AA or individual sections.

Moral of the post.. I am freaking out about my PAT score (really happy with my ochem score tho 🙂) If anyone has advice on whether I should retake the exam or not please help!!!



Also...fyi KAPLAN SUCKS!!!!!!!!!

 

[Glimmer1991]

As far as Kaplan not being very helpful is concerned, I think that is the general consensus.

I'm no seasoned veteran, but I really do think that your scores are fine. I think schools tend to value science scores very highly, and yours are great! I wouldn't stress. Call the programs you are interested in and see if they have a cutoff range for the PAT. It takes them just a few seconds to answer whether or not they do, and it could lessen your fears! Congratulations! Your scores are definitely something to be proud of.

 

[biomolecmed]

Excellent scores. Congratulations.

 

[ReaverOpS]

Gratz! You definitely owned the sciences!

 

[EpicDentist]

You killed the DAT. Congrats on such great sciences scores!

 

[Member 6236]

You don't think kaplan was responsible for your high science scores?

 

[Domalana]

Thanks everyone! I really don't want to have to retake it but am really worried about my PAT score!! I am going to call a few schools I am interested in and see what they say :/

Also, I take that back.. Kaplan does not completely suck. Kaplan definitely did help a lot for the sciences, but I think that the DAT destroyer was the main reason for my success on the sciences. I sort of had the misinterpretation that the real DAT science section was going to be similar to the DAT Destroyer in difficulty and the PAT section was going to be similar to Kaplan so that led my studying in the wrong direction…

 

[aqz]

Retake is not necessary with those scores.

If it's really bothering you though, you're definitely right that Kaplan's PAT sucks. Look at CDP/achiever for PAT.

 

[Domalana]

I just called University of Maryland (my number one) and asked what the minimum score was and she said an 18 for anything.
I'm in tears 🙁
I did not want to have to take this miserable miserable test ever again.

 

[aqz]

Ouch, tough luck.

This might be a good thing, however, if you think that a minimum of 18 is required for Air Force. Do not retake unless you are absolutely sure it is necessary.

 

[Dotoday]

Awesome scores. You did a great job.

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[Domalana]

So do you guys really think I can get interveiws to decent schools with those scores? Maybe my dream of going to UMD will not happen.. but that is fine. I think I will be happy just going to dental school anywhere. I am really hesitant to risk retaking it because I think if anything my science sections will get worse and I do not really have much time or enough money to retake it and pay for more study supplies :/

 

[aqz]

If you're okay with just any dental school, you don't need to retake. Honestly, it sucks that you're just 1 point off in QR and PAT, but you gotta do some damage control and just go with what you have.

 

[Domalana]

Yeah, and the weird part is math is my best/favorite subject ever!!! In my entire life, I have never received a B in any of my math classes, got a 5 on AP Calc and alls As on calc in college and I actually got a B in both orgo classes I took... Also, on the Kaplan diagnostic test, I got a 20 on QR and like a 15 in all of the sciences so I feel like my scores are all over the place hahaa. For my PAT score, that is completely my fault... I put minimal effort into studying for perceptual ability. I still have to meet with my advisor to see what she says tho 🙁 Im just trying to avoid retaking it and putting myself through helll again 🙁

 

[PrincessK]

Sooo I just took the DATs and my scores are not at all what I would have expected...

17 perceptual ability
17 quantitative reasoning
20 reading comp
23 biology
24 gen chem
29 orgo chem
24 total science
23 academic average

I basically studied excusively using Kaplan and for the last two weeks borrowed a friends DAT Destroyer book which was extremely helpful for the sciences

On the kaplan practice exam that I took the day before the exam (bad idea) I got a 20 PAT 20 QR 20 RC 22 BIO 20 GCHEM and 17!!! OChem.... (i ran out of time for the ochem section...but still going from a 17 to a 29 is a bit much)

I am really happy about my science scores but am really worried about my PAT score. I did not study much for this section and the Kaplan practice test was A LOT less difficult.

I still have a year til I apply so still have time to retake the exam but I gave up half my summer to study for it and have never been so stressed in my life. I really do not want to take it again but will if the 17 PAT is going to hurt me a lot. Also.. I really want to join the Air Force and I believe an 18 is the minimum to apply for that.. but I am not sure if that is referring to the AA or individual sections.

Moral of the post.. I am freaking out about my PAT score (really happy with my ochem score tho 🙂) If anyone has advice on whether I should retake the exam or not please help!!!



Also...fyi KAPLAN SUCKS!!!!!!!!!

Holy cow 29 on or go!!!! Way to go!!! I think you are a shoe in for dental school. Congrats! 🙂

 

[LuckBloodandSweat]

Holy cow 29 on or go!!!! Way to go!!! I think you are a shoe in for dental school. Congrats! 🙂

This is from 2012. I'm sure the OP is already in dental school/graduating soon 😀.

 

[PrincessK]

This is from 2012. I'm sure the OP is already in dental school/graduating soon 😀.

LOL!!! I should have looked at the date hahah 😛