is it possible not to send the DAT score?

[joonkimdds]

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I was wondering if it's possible not to send the DAT score after taking it.

if not, can we take more than 3 times and send it to a school
that we never sent the score before? since our chances of taking DAT is 3 times max,
and I don't think they will know that u took 3 times in the past.


just asking....

 

[ejy81]

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[DMDreaming]

u can take more than 3 times...
dont know who set that rule up...

According to the ADA, you now have to seek some kind of special permission to take the DAT more than 3 times. One DS admin person told me they don't look at any over 3 anyway because they feel the candidate has one of two problems: 1. Lack of motivation to study; or 2. Can't cut it even if studying hard. Based on this, I'd work my backside off and get it right early on.

As for the original question in the post, I know first hand when you designate a school, the ADA sends them your entire DAT history. You can request they omit one DAT from the report they send but they will just laugh at you.

 

[diane07]

After taking the DAT 3 times, you need to receive permission to re-take it. The guidelines are on the AADSAS website I believe. Also, I'm under the impression that the schools do see your previous DAT scores.

 

[issa]

I was wondering if it's possible not to send the DAT score after taking it.

if not, can we take more than 3 times and send it to a school
that we never sent the score before? since our chances of taking DAT is 3 times max,
and I don't think they will know that u took 3 times in the past.


just asking....

why do you want to take the dat 3 times???
3 times isn't enough. plan to retake it 5 times 😀

j/k twice is more than enough