Just took my DAT today, applying in a week, good GPA, too late to apply?

[ddukbosam]

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Hey guys, Im new to this site. I have a 3.8 gpa , 3.77 science gpa , I just took my DAT today 9/17/12 which is here

AA 20
Bio 20
Gchem 20
Ochem 20
Pat 19
QR 18
RC 24

I have about 50 hours of Shadowing experience
800 hours working at a Tutoring center ( Kindergarten - 6th grade)

Shot competitively on the archery team , received an Award by the U.S. Collegiate Archery association.

I have a bunch of questions and I've read plenty of posts but getting a collective opinion/critique on my specific case would help so much. Any input would be greatly appreciated.

1) I understand that a 20 AA DAT is decent, but how does my fairly low PAT , fairly low QR, but High RC affect how my score looks? I hear RC is being weighted more nowadays, but its highly debated.

2) Does my DAT/GPA make up for my lack in Shadowing hours? Does the fact that I was working factor in as well?

3) Most Importantly, I just took my DAT September 17, and I plan on sending in my application by September 25. I am aware this is really late, but considering my entire "package", how are my chances?

 

[predent12]

I'd say go for it. Some schools are just gearing up their admissions process (Tufts, Temple, etc) and personally if I were you, I'd rather start a year earlier. Maybe put in a bunch of apps, and if you don't get in anywhere, then you could re-take the DAT next summer. That's what I would do, anyway.

 

[Surive123]

I'd say go for it. Some schools are just gearing up their admissions process (Tufts, Temple, etc) and personally if I were you, I'd rather start a year earlier. Maybe put in a bunch of apps, and if you don't get in anywhere, then you could re-take the DAT next summer. That's what I would do, anyway.

Why would he have to retake it?

OP your scores are great. Your pat isn't low. If you had a 16/17 then I would consider.

 

[chill45]

Some schools deadlines have already passed, but I would apply to around 5 or 6 at least. Your chances have lowered being this late in the cycle but with those scores you should still get 2-3 interviews and at least 1 acceptance (if not more), thats all it takes