Is there a limit to how many times we can write the DATs?

[Smooth Operater]

Is there a limit to how many times we can write the DATs? Would my application look weak if I wrote DAT many time even though the score improves each time?

I saw on UoP's website that they require special documents from students if they write the DAT more than twice. Does other schools require the same? Thanks!

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[OSUDDS]

in the us you can take it 3times

 

[Smooth Operater]

So, US dental schools look at the best score out of first 3? How about I take 2 Canadian DAT already? Does that mean I can only take one American DAT?

 

[Passionzfruit]

I think the US and Canadian DATs are separate. The limit of writing the DATs 3 times before requesting special permission to write it a 4th, 5th etc. time is only for the US. So that means you can write the US DATs 3 times and Canadian is unlimited.
Hope that helps

 

[prez_al]

So, US dental schools look at the best score out of first 3? How about I take 2 Canadian DAT already? Does that mean I can only take one American DAT?

Why the hell would you want to write the Canadian DAT?!?!

 

[in her drawer]

Double fury. ^_^

[EDIT]
Aww, no more double post. :'(

 

[Smooth Operater]

because I am a Canadian.

I am relieved that I can write the Canadian DAT unlimited times (I know for sure), and I can still write US 3 times (passionfruit confirmed).

btw, passionfruit, where did you get ur source of info? Is there a official website that talks about this issue? Thanks!

 

[prez_al]

Double fury. ^_^

[EDIT]
Aww, no more double post. :'(

Sorry, my donor privileges allow me to get rid of double posts

 

[in her drawer]

Sorry, my donor privileges allow me to get rid of double posts

That's fair, I suppose. But at least I caught it before you could delete. ;p

 

[Passionzfruit]

Yup, it's on the ADA website:

http://www.ada.org/prof/ed/testing/dat/index.asp#announcement

Check it out It's effective starting January 2007.

Cheers!

 

[crazy_sherm]

Here's a novel idea: why don't you just actually prepare enough to do good the first time instead of thinking about how many times you can screw up?

 

[prez_al]

Here's a novel idea: why don't you just actually prepare enough to do good the first time instead of thinking about how many times you can screw up?

It's kinda true in a way... unless your scores are about to expire, there shouldn't be a reason to rewrite, if you prepared well enough the first time.

 

[teefie]

why would anyone want to take that test more than once. the thought of taking it a second time gives me heart palpitations. besides if you have to take the test more than three times i would seriously reconsider your career choice.