I took the DAT last summer, and got a 19 academic average and 21 PAT score. My individual scores were 22 in General Chemistry, 20 in Organic Chemistry, 19 in Quantitative Reasoning, 18 in Reading Comprehension, and 16 in Biology. I have been told that because my biology score is somewhat low that I should consider retaking the DAT before applying. This year I have taken biochemistry and two semesters of Anatomy and Physiology, which I definitely think would boost my Biology score. Do you think that it is necessary for me to retake it, or do you think I would be okay with these scores? (My GPA is around 3.5 or so...) Please let me know what you think... Thanks!
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Retake it, the 16 in Bio is gonna hurt you. You should aim for at least a 19 in bio.
There are some schools that require you to score a 17 or higher on every section of the DAT. I know that it is possible to gain an acceptance with below a 17 at some schools. Your PAT is good, and your AA is good, so I think the main question is just whether schools will let the bio score slide. Best way to know is to figure out where you want to apply (there's a thread near the top of the main pre-dental page about picking schools) and then search these forums to find out. If you can't find anything out, call the school.
Hope that helps.
