LOW DAT chances?

[Sparkle222]

Hi guys,

I have been patiently waiting to hear back, but I haven't heard back from any schools yet. My DAT score is 18AA 20PAT, 3.8 GPA. What do you think my chances are?

Thanks

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[yaya97]

18AA is pretty low but your GPA is good. What was your TS and what schools are you thinking about applying to? Do you have any good EC's?

 

[Sparkle222]

Thanks for your response My TS is 18 as well. I am applying to all the schools in CA, and a couple out of state. My EC's are involvements are way above average.

 

[smallfries2005]

Yes, 18 AA is pretty low. I'd recommend you keep on studying for the DAT and plan to retake as you wait for an interview this cycle. A higher DAT will most likely increase chances for next cycle. Good luck!

 

[yaya97]

Thanks for your response My TS is 18 as well. I am applying to all the schools in CA, and a couple out of state. My EC's are involvements are way above average.

I'd suggest being smarter about schools you apply to because CA schools are hard to get into ya know? Like yes apply to them if you want but also add schools that accept lower DAT's as well. If you have a lot of community service ASDOH would be a good one to add...look at all the private schools and their ranges for DAT's. Are you a URM? Reason I ask is because then you'd be able to add on meharry and howard.

 

[FeralisExtremum]

If you applied this cycle and haven't heard back from any schools yet, I'd seriously consider retaking the DAT.

 

[1ysh]

I know it's super easy to tell somebody else to retake the DAT, but with that GPA, I wouldn't let a low DAT hold me back from my chances of admission at cali schools.

 

[shibedeleshibe]

Thanks for your response My TS is 18 as well. I am applying to all the schools in CA, and a couple out of state. My EC's are involvements are way above average.

Just curious, how do you know your EC's/involvements are way above average? Not attacking just genuinely curious.

 

[BeggarsCantBeChoosers]

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