Planning to take DAT end of June--is that OK?

[Kef318]

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I know the earlier I apply the better, but my plan is to study for a solid 8 weeks after finals, and then take the DAT. I've printed pages upon pages of breakdowns already!

I'll be finishing up my junior year, have a 3.75 oGPA, 3.46 BCP, and a 3.62 sGPA.

I've done lots of volunteering, shadowing, research, TA'ed this past semester, so I feel that those areas of my application are strong.

I've completed the first draft of my PS over Christmas break and have sent to off to my health adviser.

Anything else I should be doing right now?

 

[predentalgirl]

Nope!
Have your PS ready the day the app opens, and also send your app in AS SOON as you can. DON'T wait till the end of June to send it in!!

You can send in your app with scores in later =)

 

[mts2801]

That's totally fine! I took my DAT in the end of July and didn't submit my apps till August 1st and was totally fine. People on this site seem to be obsessed with getting things in EXACTLY when the app opens, but it really isn't the end of the world if you submit a little later.

 

[HaverfoodsDDS]

End of June is fine......do everything else as soon as possible, and your scores will be ready by mid-July which is still plenty early. Good luck!

 

[ModifiedBass]

I took mine in early July, still got plenty of interviews/acceptances. Your GPA and EC's are good enough where the difference between 1st batch and whatever batch you'll be in won't matter. Just finish the rest of your application and send it in before you take your DAT.

 

[tbond5]

That's totally fine! I took my DAT in the end of July and didn't submit my apps till August 1st and was totally fine. People on this site seem to be obsessed with getting things in EXACTLY when the app opens, but it really isn't the end of the world if you submit a little later.

Ditto

 

[Hasuna23]

I would apply in early without DAT scores, and than it takes 2 weeks for them to be uploaded from ADA to your app. You are fine, I took mine July 15 and still got 3 pre December interviews.

 

[Funz]

I submitted the everything within a few weeks of app opening and took DAT mid July and everything was good

 

[hitmans45]

Just make sure you have all your LORs ready. That is the biggest reason people have delays.