Is there a point in applying if I get a low DAT?

[Chris004]

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Science GPA Undergrad:2.7
Overall Undergrad GPA: 3.07
Postbac GPA:3.91
Overall GPA: 3.34
Science GPA: 3.23
200 hours of shadowing 70 hours of dental volunteering
With just these stats, I'm trying to aim for at least a 21 DAT, but if I apply at the end of july, what DAT score, if I got it should I not even consider applying(because it cost thousands)?

I was told I need 21 to be seen as competitive.

 

[dent_wannabe]

Well, nobody knows until you have a score in your hands. Definitely don't hit the submit button until you know what your score is.

I agree that you are probably going to want at least 20 in every section.

 

[m3mann]

There is hope if you have something else that makes you stand out. Some backup schools will consider low GPA, but most will pass.

 

[AKtoTXstudent]

Why not submit before your DAT? ALOT of people submit their application in June and take their DAT between July and August

A dentist I was shadowing encouraged me to trust in myself and apply in June or July. I waited until August because I did not want to apply unless I scored 19+ AA.

Didn't take my DAT until beginning of August and submitted late August with 3.65 GPA, 3.56 sGPA and 20 AA.

No pre-december interviews for me. But got my acceptance in February 😉

I did not apply broadly and only applied to my state schools. This cycle was quite stressful because I applied late.

Would have been different if I applied broadly and early. I only wanted to submit with a competitive DAT.

How many schools are you going to apply to and how confident are you that you can score 21+??