how important are PAT scores?

[charcot bouchard]

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I wouldn't post this question if any of the previous posts of this question were within the last 8 years, but they are all pretty old, so I figured newer responses would be more accurate.

My test is just over a week away and my practice tests are all going pretty well. I am averaging around a 23/24 AA right now, but my PAT scores are consistently 20/21. How heavily do dental schools weight my PAT score? If I am getting a 20 or 21, should I put any more time into improving that score, or would my time be better spent trying to improve my other scores?

Thank you!

 

[8_man]

They're just making sure ur not blind. Just shoot for 17+

 

[nattmelson]

If you get a 20 or 21, you're probably in the 80th+ percentile. Highest PAT average in the country is around a 21, this is not a bad score at all... Though I do understand wanting to do better!

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