Drop in DAT score

[CJoxi]

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This is the second time i'm taking the DAT. My scores the first time I took the DAT were:

20Biol
18GC
18OG
16PAT
19QR
19RC

I applied to 12 dental schools last cycle and didn't get any interviews and was advised to retake the DAT. I think i'm more prepared this time around (I changed the way i studied and used more resources) but i'm scared my scores will drop due to anxiety. What are the repercussions if my scores do drop?

 

[AppalachianDentalBoy]

You have a 19AA. If your scores are the same it will look bad. Like you didn't learn anything about the experience or try anything new. If your score drops it will look even worse.

A 19 is an ok score, what is your GPA and what are your ECs like?

 

[DAT Destroyer]

This is the second time i'm taking the DAT. My scores the first time I took the DAT were:

20Biol
18GC
18OG
16PAT
19QR
19RC

I applied to 12 dental schools last cycle and didn't get any interviews and was advised to retake the DAT. I think i'm more prepared this time around (I changed the way i studied and used more resources) but i'm scared my scores will drop due to anxiety. What are the repercussions if my scores do drop?

How did you prepare the first time? What have you done differently this time in preparation? Why do you think your scores will drop? A few points up in each section will give you a great opportunity to interviews and acceptances if you have a good GPA? If your scores drop a lot in any area, it would not be looked upon favorably

When are you taking the DAT round 2?

Nancy