GPA and DAT scores?

[cc3515]

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If I have a 3.9 overall gpa and a 3.96 science/math gpa. What would be least possible scores I could make on the DAT and still have a fighting chance of getting in to a school such as MCG or MUSC? Im just two weeks away from test day and I am starting to freak myself out. Any opinions are appreciated.

 

[Avery07]

If I have a 3.9 overall gpa and a 3.96 science/math gpa. What would be least possible scores I could make on the DAT and still have a fighting chance of getting in to a school such as MCG or MUSC? Im just two weeks away from test day and I am starting to freak myself out. Any opinions are appreciated.

This question really can't be answered. There's not a chart where you line up your GPA and a DAT score to see if you're above the threshold to get accepted. Dental schools are looking for a rounded person and that comes from a wide variety of places. GPA and DAT are significant but depending on the other half of the picture you may need a fat DAT or you may be able to get by with a low score. Assuming you're outstanding in every area BUT the DAT.. I would say you might be able to skim in with a 17 assuming you play your cards perfectly. But why risk that? Go get you some 20's so you can sleep at night.

 

[peanutb123]

Since you have that high GPA... and High Science GPA they expect you to score higher... if you do not score higher then they might question you GPA...

 

[peanutb123]

Since you have that high GPA... and High Science GPA they expect you to score higher... if you do not score higher then they might question you GPA...

 

[anschutz1913]

if you got 18s and higher maybe a 16 in math, 17 in something else you will be set. i had a good GPA so that took a lot of pressure off of my DAT scores...i only needed to average.

 

[tizom]

although at the same time if you have a GPA like you do, schools like to see that GPA reflected in your DAT scores.. so if you have around a 4, and get a 18aa on your DATs (around average), a red flag kinda goes off for the schools wondering why you didnt perform up to your potential illustrated by your GPA.

this happened, to me, i got an 18aa my first DAT, with my GPA, schools wanted me to retake to see what i could do.. so keep that in mind

 

[uclaDDS101]

Since you have that high GPA... and High Science GPA they expect you to score higher... if you do not score higher then they might question you GPA...

+1...

Don't assume that a high gpa will make up for a low dat score. Instead, get a high dat score to complement the gpa, so there's no question of gpa inflation. Before I took the dat, I was almost positive that my gpa was grossly inflated from my school. When I got my dat scores, only then was I able to convince myself otherwise.

 

[salem21]

I have over a 3.9 and got 22/22/20 on my DAT and got waitlisted by OSU...don't take the DAT for granted, and certainly don't take interviews for granted. I imagine I'm not the norm in this situation however.

 

[Avery07]

I have over a 3.9 and got 22/22/20 on my DAT and got waitlisted by OSU...don't take the DAT for granted, and certainly don't take interviews for granted. I imagine I'm not the norm in this situation however.

OSU is public so unless you're an Oklahoma resident than this would be normal. Those seats that are available for non-residents are VERY competitive. That GPA and the DAT scores should get you into your state school and a good number of private schools. If you are an Oklahoma resident, I'm not sure what to think.

 

[lazybummy]

OSU is public so unless you're an Oklahoma resident than this would be normal. Those seats that are available for non-residents are VERY competitive. That GPA and the DAT scores should get you into your state school and a good number of private schools. If you are an Oklahoma resident, I'm not sure what to think.

I think he meant Ohio State.. but what u said still apply

 

[salem21]

Sorry I forgot to mention I'm from Ohio too.