Interview chances with low DAT scores and high GPA

[Maryam1234]

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Hi everyone, I'm a pre-dental student and I applied to 7 dental schools and most of the schools received my app 2 weeks ago. My stats are

v BCP 3.47
v Science 3.45
v Non-science 3.56
v Cumulative 3.49
DAT scores

General Chem 19
Biology 18
Organic Chem 15
Total science 17
PAT 17
Reading 17
Math 16
I applied to Midwestern Illinois, UDM, LECOM, Indiana, Nevada, NYU, and Touro

v Dentistry Experience with 170 hr

v Extracurricular/Volunteer/Community Service total hours 2030
Does anyone think that I'll get an interview?

Any advises?

 

[iphone2020]

I would recommend retake


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[Maryam1234]

I would recommend retake


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Do you think I'll get an interview by any of these schools?

 

[iphone2020]

No!!! With those scores I don't see it happening specially with 15 in organic


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[iphone2020]

Again the only reason I'm saying that because last year I apply with better score and I did not make it! So I'm saying base on personal experience I don't want sound harsh but I am talking from experience


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[Samin23]

It would be very difficult to get an interview anywhere with a 15 in OC

 

[2y4life]

The lower QR doesn't matter much but a 15 in OC will affect your chances immensely. Not a betting man but if I was, I would say no interviews simply due to the 15 but your GPA isn't really low, it hovers at the mean GPA

 

[LuckBloodandSweat]

Your GPA while decent isn't super high. 15 Ochem and 17 TS aren't very good. I highly recommend a retake.

 

[acesofseven]

Your GPA is average....

 

[Alpha Centauri]

Your DAT is very low and your GPA isn't considered high. You need to retake because those scores won't do much for you, even with a 4.0!

 

[htorres89]

High GPA? Lol


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[DAT Destroyer]

Hi everyone, I'm a pre-dental student and I applied to 7 dental schools and most of the schools received my app 2 weeks ago. My stats are

v BCP 3.47
v Science 3.45
v Non-science 3.56
v Cumulative 3.49
DAT scores

General Chem 19
Biology 18
Organic Chem 15
Total science 17
PAT 17
Reading 17
Math 16
I applied to Midwestern Illinois, UDM, LECOM, Indiana, Nevada, NYU, and Touro

v Dentistry Experience with 170 hr

v Extracurricular/Volunteer/Community Service total hours 2030
Does anyone think that I'll get an interview?

Any advises?

Do you think I'll get an interview by any of these schools?

Maryam1234 unfortuatetly IMO you do not have a chance for interviews at any schools you have listed, in fact I don't know of any schools that would consider those DAT scores. Your scores are not very impressive as a whole, not to mention the 15 in Orgo. Your GPA is good but not considered high compared to the thousands of students I work with applying to dental school. With your GPA I would like to see at least a 20TS 20 AA and those will not even guarantee you will get into all the schools your your list. It is very competitive to get into dental school and getting more competitive each year.

IMO a retake will be necessary and I would definitely follow a different study path than the one you used for this DAT.

Wising you the best..

Just my 2 cents..Nancy

 

[rdub]

Your GPA is below the average for accepted students at most schools, so you definitely need a DAT retake.

 

[fayevalentine]

Sorry, but you will need to retake. It's okay though, schools like to see a student improve 🙂 it shows dedication to the field.

 

[Likkriue]

Man some of you are savages lol!

But I reccomend a retake! Study hard and utilize the destroyer and you will do well.