How important is PAT - Need Advice

[bigsmoove23]

I have a 24AA, and 23TS but an 18 PAT. I have applied to schools, however I am now wondering if my chances for getting into school are good with such a low PAT. It seems like everyone I read about on SDN scores above a 20 on PAT, and they stress how important it is for dental school admission.

Will my PAT deter schools from accepting me? I listed a lot of activities for the manual dexterity portion of the AADSAS application, however I don't know if that will make up for it. I am considering retaking the DAT Exam because of this. Can you guys provide some feedback?

Info:
150 shadowing hours
800 hours job
400 hours volunteering
1 semester of research
GPA : 3.82 ov, 3.73 science
NJ , non URM

Top choices - Rutgers , UCONN, Temple, Maryland

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[ab117]

Not important at all compared to your 24 AA and 23 TS.

 

[macsak]

18 is fine
do not be fooled by stats listed on the internet

 

[macsak]

what is the rest of your school list?

 

[gustar245]

Don’t retake and risk getting a lower AA