How to move DAT cutoff date from sign up

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Kavity

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I signed up for the eligibility application on Prometric to take the DAT a little while ago, and the cut off date which they allow me to chose a test date to take the DAT is on August 9. My DAT-prep course ends August 13, and I would like to take the DAT on the 18th, if possible. I was told to email the ADA to explain my situation and request an extension. Do you guys think they will extend it for me, or do I need a better excuse? Please let me know, as I really don't want to pay the fee for another eligibility application. Thanks!
 
Call the Department of Testing Services (DTS) at (800) 232-2162.
I was told that I have to email them. Still, I'm not sure if I should write them an email requesting an extension, considering the fact that they might not grant me an extension because I do not have a valid excuse.
Do you think I will only have to pay the $25 fee to move the date, although I have not scheduled it yet, or do you think they will make me sign up for a new eligibility and pay the hundreds of dollars again?
 
Any idea what you'll be doing those last few days of classes?

I'd just go ahead and take the thing.
 
Any idea what you'll be doing those last few days of classes?

I'd just go ahead and take the thing.
I was told that the last few days would be wrapping up chemistry, which is ultimately the reason why I took the course. 🙁
 
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I don't mind paying $25 to postpone it, but I don't know if they'll allow me to chose a date outside of that three month time frame without a good excuse.

*Edit: I called them and they said they only extend for emergencies such as illness or death.. Any way around the $300 fee to apply for again?
 
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