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:
- ASDOH
- MOSDOH
- Creighton
- LECOM
- NOVA
- Loma Linda
- Marquette
Schools that have not gotten back to me:
- University of Washington
- UDM
- Louisville
- OHSU
- University of Colorado
- Case Western
Schools that suggested to retake it:
- Midwestern-AZ
- Western
- Boston
- Tufts
Thank you in advance for your help <3