Question about DAT score comparisons amongst tests

[Mrxle3]

Hi guys. When DAT scores are sent, are the corresponding % sent as well as the numerical score? (e.g. my 21 on bio was a 97.2%). I ask because I've heard of the same scores on different tests corresponding to different %, so how will the schools be able to distinguish? Thanks for the input

 

[rsweeney]

Hi guys. When DAT scores are sent, are the corresponding % sent as well as the numerical score? (e.g. my 21 on bio was a 97.2%). I ask because I've heard of the same scores on different tests corresponding to different %, so how will the schools be able to distinguish? Thanks for the input

IMO the percentage is useless, focus on the big 21 All those percentages give you is how that sectional score relates to all peeps who have taken the same test up until your test date. The point being: those percentages are dynamic values and change every time someone takes the test.

 

[Audio]

I think they only send the scaled score.

 

[ramona_k]

I think they only send the scaled score.

I thought you so, But our pre-health advisor said they recieve both.

 

[disruptor]

I think they only send the scaled score.

Yup, they only see the standard scores. In a way they are like the percentiles but just converted to a standard number that makes it alot easier to compare applicants ranging from a score of 1-30. Though to get a 30 is most unlikely, but some people have posted 30 AA's here.