Question about my today's DAT scores!!!

[Tessa92]

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Just finished the DAT two hours ago and now I am wondering if I have a chance using these scores to get into Dental school. ( Preferred school is GHSU )

My DAT scores are:
PAT 19
QR 18
RC 22
GC 21
0C 25
Bio 20

TS 22
AA 21
GPA 4.0
sGPA 4.0

I am currently a Junior in Bio-Chemistry and want to start the application process in June of this year. Would any of you suggest to retake the DAT due to my lower scores in PAT and QR. Please let me know!!! THANKS

 

[Bobby Fischer]

Just finished the DAT two hours ago and now I am wondering if I have a chance using these scores to get into Dental school. ( Preferred school is GHSU )

My DAT scores are:
PAT 19
QR 18
RC 22
GC 21
0C 25
Bio 20

TS 22
AA 21
GPA 4.0
sGPA 4.0

I am currently a Junior in Bio-Chemistry and want to start the application process in June of this year. Would any of you suggest to retake the DAT due to my lower scores in PAT and QR. Please let me know!!! THANKS

Stats in my 2010 ADEA Official Guide to Dental School for "Medical College of Georgia SOD" (I googled GHSU and it appears they are the same) are:

DAT
AA 18.1 Range 15-23
PAT 19.1 Range 14-23
TS 18.1 Range 14-23

GPA
Science 3.52 Range 2.83-4.0
Total 3.57 Range 2.50-4.0

You should be GOOD TO GO! stats don't change that much from year to year overall. A link somewhere in this forum called "miniguide to US dental schools" or something like that will likely be another good source for stats. (update link http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=899971)

Probably want to make sure you pack your application with as much volunteering and shadowing, etc as possible. Under "Preparation" the Guide states, "Other factors considered in admission: Leadership roles, community service, hone country, experience related to dentistry". Of course, don't skimp on top notch LORs, either.

it would behoove you to be in state as well. The 2010 Guide says 100% students are in state. No OOS.

 

[jigabodo]

Just finished the DAT two hours ago and now I am wondering if I have a chance using these scores to get into Dental school. ( Preferred school is GHSU )

My DAT scores are:
PAT 19
QR 18
RC 22
GC 21
0C 25
Bio 20

TS 22
AA 21
GPA 4.0
sGPA 4.0

I am currently a Junior in Bio-Chemistry and want to start the application process in June of this year. Would any of you suggest to retake the DAT due to my lower scores in PAT and QR. Please let me know!!! THANKS

Do not retake. Your GPA is excellent, and your DAT is good too. Focus on strengthening other aspects of your application from this point on.

 

[NDPitch]

Write a great personal statement.

No one can guarantee getting into a school of choice, but essentially, congrats on getting into dental school. 🙂

 

[dentalWorks]

I am currently a Junior in Bio-Chemistry and want to start the application process in June of this year. Would any of you suggest to retake the DAT due to my lower scores in PAT and QR. Please let me know!!! THANKS

Yes

 

[Tessa92]

Thanks guys for the great feedback!!!! Hope all will go well!!!🙂

 

[aznboi89x]

most schools now dont care about QR or PAT. For PAT, you have to score more than a 23 for them to notice that.

 

[redbluecai]

i think so,No one can guarantee getting into a school of choice, but essentially, congrats on getting into dental school.

 

[EpicDentist]

Do not retake. Great scores. Congrats.

 

[iSorin]

like other people said its no guaranty you will get into any school with any specific scores, but with a 4.0 gpa AND awesome DAT score like this, I think it would tough for any school to reject you...that is unless you give them reason to during your interviews

 

[nondescriptive]

Just finished the DAT two hours ago and now I am wondering if I have a chance using these scores to get into Dental school. ( Preferred school is GHSU )

My DAT scores are:
PAT 19
QR 18
RC 22
GC 21
0C 25
Bio 20

TS 22
AA 21
GPA 4.0
sGPA 4.0

I am currently a Junior in Bio-Chemistry and want to start the application process in June of this year. Would any of you suggest to retake the DAT due to my lower scores in PAT and QR. Please let me know!!! THANKS

I would retake until I score at least a 20 in every section; and aim for a 5.0+ GPA

 

[smileurdentist]

Both your DAT and GPA are really solid.... DO NOT RETAKE EVER!!!!!
18 and 19 is not bad scores at all when your AA is 21 and TS is 22
with your GPA... no need to worry!
Congratulations

 

[wo5678]

Just finished the DAT two hours ago and now I am wondering if I have a chance using these scores to get into Dental school. ( Preferred school is GHSU )

My DAT scores are:
PAT 19
QR 18
RC 22
GC 21
0C 25
Bio 20

TS 22
AA 21
GPA 4.0
sGPA 4.0

I am currently a Junior in Bio-Chemistry and want to start the application process in June of this year. Would any of you suggest to retake the DAT due to my lower scores in PAT and QR. Please let me know!!! THANKS

I think you are good to go. You have amazing gpa.

 

[Member902507]

Your scores look great to me! Nice job! As others have said, make sure the rest of your application is immaculate. Try getting in touch with the ADCOM at GHSU and find out if there's specific things they need (i.e. a certain number of shadowing hours, etc) just to make sure you're as competitive as can be in terms of ec's. Good job and good luck!!!

 

[Tessa92]

Thanks so much guys!!!! Hope all will go well!=]