Just finished my DAT exam

[ELMORR]

Hi future dentists,

I really need help deciding if I should retake the DAT or not?!. I just finished my exam couple of hours ago and planning to apply the next cycle.
My scores are
Bio 17 gchem 17 ochem 17 ( TS 17)
QR 18 RC 19 PAT 20
AA is 18
My current GPA is science is 3.3 and the overall is 3.57.
What do you think?!

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[I-hate-alginate]

Retake! Aim for 20+

 

[shibedeleshibe]

Definitely retake. PM me if you need specific help or have any questions about the test.

 

[sobertiger]

TS is too low. I would retake.

 

[Iroh]

The first time I took my DAT, I barely studied and I got scores = or higher than this.

Retake.

 

[FeralisExtremum]

I would personally retake, you're applying next cycle which gives you plenty of time to prepare and it's a good opportunity to raise your scores closer to the matriculant average. Let me know if you need any help preparing for the retake.

 

[UMDDS]

I was in your position and retook. Got an 18AA the first time, 21AA the second time with more time to study and cutting out distractions. I'm not a world-beater student either, you can definitely do it. You have plenty of time. Re-assess how you studied, find the weaknesses, and get back at it. You'll be fine. Feel free to message me if you have any question.

 

[mapetite]

Definitely retake. Your gpa is average so you need a competitive dat (at least 21). You still have plenty of time! Good luck!

 

[mapetite]

I was in your position and retook. Got an 18AA the first time, 21AA the second time with more time to study and cutting out distractions. I'm not a world-beater student either, you can definitely do it. You have plenty of time. Re-assess how you studied, find the weaknesses, and get back at it. You'll be fine. Feel free to message me if you have any question.

Hey same scores!