It's somewhat late. But like others mentioned that's your only option. Nevertheless, you should keep in mind that even if you don't get in this cycle, if you manage to score well on your retake, those scores will pass over to the next cycle.
Some schools will consider your highest scores, some will look for improvements, and some may average your scores. In general, however, if you score 20+ on your retake, most schools won't even consider these low scores.
They would've been sent even if you didn't submit your application. When you registered for the DAT you choose a list of schools, to which ADA will send your scores after your test.
You definitely don't need a TS:24 and/or AA:22+ to get in. Do 19+ and you'll have a decent chance of getting accepted.
Dont worry, its still ok. I was in the same boat last year when i took teh DAT the first time and didnt do well in it. My AA was 17. so just a point more than yours. But i made another mistake....i gave up for that cycle right then and though i will take the DAT again for the next cycle. And guess what...a few schools contacted me and said they would consider me if i retake the DAT before May. They called me around march/april.
If only i had done the retake, even by january I would have had some sort of a chance. I blew it and it was my mistake. Dont wait for the next cycle. take the Dat again asap. Yeah as someone suggested take a week off or so to relax. But jump right back on coz the material is still very fresh in your head. Now I am studying again and it is pretty much studying from scratch, if i had done it right after my 1st try it probably wouldn't even have taken so long. Think of it as just a practice test gone bad and that you are still continuing your preparation. Pick up where you left off and do lots of timed tests. Time everything.
