Just took the DAT...retake?

[WindKP]

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So I had my DAT today. I considered rescheduling last week but decided to just bite the bullet and do it. Overall I was happy with my scores but I bombed the OC section. I really don't know how that happened. When taking it I didn't feel like it was going horribly. No more different than my practice tests where I was scoring 17-20s...in undergrad I really enjoyed my classes (got A- both semesters) and even tutored other students. Of course that was my sophomore year in 2012-2013 but when studying for it I felt pretty decent. I was most worried about QR but now I seriously wish my scores were flipped. I'll be calling the schools im applying to this week to see what they say but would like to hear some feedback...

Bio: 20
GC: 19
OC: 15
PAT: 20
RC: 23
QR: 18
TS: 18
AA: 19
GPA: 3.61
sGPA: 3.4
12 months as a dental assistant and varied ECs (captain of equestrian team, 2nd violinist, president pre health club, church volunteering, etc.)
Anyways, retake for Oct 12 and pray that's not too late or just go with these scores? I'm applying to 14 schools with everything in and 2-3weeks from getting 100% verified.


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[DAT Destroyer]

So I had my DAT today. I considered rescheduling last week but decided to just bite the bullet and do it. Overall I was happy with my scores but I bombed the OC section. I really don't know how that happened. When taking it I didn't feel like it was going horribly. No more different than my practice tests where I was scoring 17-20s...in undergrad I really enjoyed my classes (got A- both semesters) and even tutored other students. Of course that was my sophomore year in 2012-2013 but when studying for it I felt pretty decent. I was most worried about QR but now I seriously wish my scores were flipped. I'll be calling the schools im applying to this week to see what they say but would like to hear some feedback...

Bio: 20
GC: 19
OC: 15
PAT: 20
RC: 23
QR: 18
TS: 18
AA: 19
GPA: 3.61
sGPA: 3.4
12 months as a dental assistant and varied ECs (captain of equestrian team, 2nd violinist, president pre health club, church volunteering, etc.)
Anyways, retake for Oct 12 and pray that's not too late or just go with these scores? I'm applying to 14 schools with everything in and 2-3weeks from getting 100% verified.


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Hi WindKP,

I am afraid the 15 in Orgo is very damaging and in my opinion a retake will be necessary. If you have a certain school in mind it is always best to contact them directly and get their advice.

Wishing you the best and feel free to PM me if you need some advice should you retake.

Nancy

 

[WindKP]

That's what I'm afraid of too...I'll be calling my top 3 schools and see what they say. I'm sure if I take it again I would do much better in OC but it's always risky retaking and possibly get lower scores in some other sections than last time :-/


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[dentist_dude]

That's what I'm afraid of too...I'll be calling my top 3 schools and see what they say. I'm sure if I take it again I would do much better in OC but it's always risky retaking and possibly get lower scores in some other sections than last time :-/


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Did you like run out of time time or what happened? What were the questions like that you felt were challenging or you kinda took your best guess on

 

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What materials did you use to study mate?

 

[Incis0r]

I am afraid the 15 in Orgo is very damaging and in my opinion a retake will be necessary.

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