Low RC

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[2thPirate🦷]

Hello !
I took the DAT and scored 19AA/21TS/23PAT (20 bio, 22 ochem, 20 gchem, 17 QR, 15 RC, 24 PAT).
Obviously my RC is very low. Yes I put in an embarrassing amount of effort into RC prep & yes english is my second language. I studied for ~6 weeks while working so I could definitely improve the science & QR but I’m afraid I won't be able to improve RC.
I would love to hear your advice on what I should do next.. Apply this next cycle with these scores or take a gap year and retake the DAT.

More of my statistics:
Residency: WA (Gonzaga University)
Major: Biochem - oGPA 3.65, sGPA 3.5
1500 dental assisting hours
Jobs: chemistry tutor
SGA, pre-dental club

Here are the schools I’m thinking of applying:
If you think I shouldn't apply to any of these school for any reason please let me know too !

Schools that emailed be back and suggested to apply anyways / no cutoff scores:

1. ASDOH
2. MOSDOH
3. Creighton
4. LECOM
5. NOVA
6. Loma Linda
7. Marquette

Schools that have not gotten back to me:

1. University of Washington
2. UDM
3. Louisville
4. OHSU
5. University of Colorado
6. Case Western

Schools that suggested to retake it:

1. Midwestern-AZ
2. Western
3. Boston
4. Tufts

Thank you in advance for your help <3

I would wait on the other schools to get back to you, especially your in-state school! You should retake it if you’re confident you can score just as good or better in the other sections, imo. English is my second language as well, so I know how hard it can be sometimes, feel free to PM me if you need tips or anything if you end up deciding to retake it! Also I don’t know that you would need to take a gap year in order to retake the DAT, unless you haven’t graduated yet.