Finished DAT(2nd time) and now screwed

[Charlie2010]

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So I just finished my DAT again for the second time and I am very upset. I improved on almost everything but QR. I am only applying to LSU since I am a Louisiana resident and really only want to go to LSU. I dont know what to do now...

MAY 2009 SEPT 2009

PA 18 - 18
QR 16 -1 15
RC 19 +1 20
BIO 16 +2 18
GC 18 - 18
OC 15 +5 20
TS 16 +3 19
AA 17 +1 18


So I really don't want to have to take this damn test again. BUT if I have to I will. I turned in my AADSAS in July so I know LSU received it they just have been waiting on this score. I am a biological engineering graduate and my GPA/sciGPA is 3.44/3.22

If I dont retake the test what is my chance of getting in....

BUT the next time I can retake it (it will be my 3rd time) will be DEC 11th. So, most of the interviews and spots will be taken...

This is the other problem. I have a full time job working 50+ hours a week. I am drained from studying and working. If I have to do this again I have to studying nightly and on the weekends. ANYONE HELP! I am depressed confused and upset. Any advice would be greatly appreciated...

 

[predentlsu1]

I have a buddy who was accepted to LSU with a AA 18, TS 20 PAT 20 and a much lower GPA than u so I think I will be fine. Plus they are suppose to be expanding the class to 75 this year. If u ask Weir about it he will tell u to retake to be safe but I think u will get an interview toward the end of the cycle.

 

[BiomajorPreDent]

So I just finished my DAT again for the second time and I am very upset. I improved on almost everything but QR. I am only applying to LSU since I am a Louisiana resident and really only want to go to LSU. I dont know what to do now...

MAY 2009 SEPT 2009

PA 18 - 18
QR 16 -1 15
RC 19 +1 20
BIO 16 +2 18
GC 18 - 18
OC 15 +5 20
TS 16 +3 19
AA 17 +1 18


So I really don't want to have to take this damn test again. BUT if I have to I will. I turned in my AADSAS in July so I know LSU received it they just have been waiting on this score. I am a biological engineering graduate and my GPA/sciGPA is 3.44/3.22

If I dont retake the test what is my chance of getting in....

BUT the next time I can retake it (it will be my 3rd time) will be DEC 11th. So, most of the interviews and spots will be taken...

This is the other problem. I have a full time job working 50+ hours a week. I am drained from studying and working. If I have to do this again I have to studying nightly and on the weekends. ANYONE HELP! I am depressed confused and upset. Any advice would be greatly appreciated...

You improved in every section, QR is the least important. I dont think you should have put all your eggs in just LSU..dental school is extremely hard to get in. I mean, I would call them and ask if the QR score will raise a red flag. 18 is kind of a low score. I dont know you might want to apply to some other schools and consider a retake to raise the bio and chem up a bit. PM me if you have any other q's incase I dont see this thread again.