Reapplication advice

[sdshah]

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I applied 2 years ago, got a little bit off track and focused on work, but am planning on applying this year. I just wanted some advice from my peers on my application.

I guess my main question is to retake DAT or not to retake it? I'm having trouble balancing work/studying (I guess this is not an excuse, but I'm just so mentally exhausted when I come home!!) but am thinking about retaking it mid to late July...

Do you think mid-late July is too late to retake the DAT?

My scores from last time are:
AA - 19
PAT - 17
QR - 18
RC - 20
BIO - 20
GC - 18
OC - 18
TS - 19

I graduated in 2008 with a b.s. Biology/minor in Chem with a 3.2 overall GPA and a science GPA around 3.0. I have fairly good shadowing hours and have continued shadowing these past few months. I currently do research in cell biology, have been published on 2 different papers, and have 3-4 more in progress.

I applied to 10 schools pretty late 2 years ago (December/Jan), got interviewed, waitlisted, and finally rejected from (NYU). I'm planning on applying ASAP this year.

Anyways, I'd really appreciate any advice and/or comments. Thanks!

 

[MechZZ]

Even if you do apply real early this cycle, you're going to have a touch time getting in with those stats. You're definitely going to want to retake the DATs. Honestly, you might want to make studying for your DATs your full time job if you want to improve.

 

[bing12]

retake DAT, do masters.

 

[4thMolar]

Your DAT scores aren't bad, but I would re-take them since it's been so long since you last applied and it would show some sort of continued interest in the field, plus will make your application more competitive. Also, you will have to check and make sure some schools will accept your DAT scores b/c some (such as Temple), only take DAT scores that are less than 2 years old. Taking some additional post-bacc classes also won't hurt. Have you been taking classes these past couple of years?

 

[dentalWorks]

I applied 2 years ago, got a little bit off track and focused on work, but am planning on applying this year. I just wanted some advice from my peers on my application.

I guess my main question is to retake DAT or not to retake it? I'm having trouble balancing work/studying (I guess this is not an excuse, but I'm just so mentally exhausted when I come home!!) but am thinking about retaking it mid to late July...

Do you think mid-late July is too late to retake the DAT?

My scores from last time are:
AA - 19
PAT - 17
QR - 18
RC - 20
BIO - 20
GC - 18
OC - 18
TS - 19

I graduated in 2008 with a b.s. Biology/minor in Chem with a 3.2 overall GPA and a science GPA around 3.0. I have fairly good shadowing hours and have continued shadowing these past few months. I currently do research in cell biology, have been published on 2 different papers, and have 3-4 more in progress.

I applied to 10 schools pretty late 2 years ago (December/Jan), got interviewed, waitlisted, and finally rejected from (NYU). I'm planning on applying ASAP this year.

Anyways, I'd really appreciate any advice and/or comments. Thanks!

Well, there is nothing we can tell you. The cycle opens in 4 weeks and I doubt there is much you can do to improve your stats.

The only advice I have for you is to aim at 20+ schools.... Have all your LORs ready (make sure you check with each schools LOR requirement, so you don't miss anything).

all the best

 

[Osity]

Retake the DAT (not DATs, I don't know why some people think it's plural), and do either a post-bac or masters the raise that GPA. July is way too late to retake the DAT. By the time your scores get to aadsas, people that apply June 1 will have a six-week head start on you. Apply early, and wait a year if you need to so you don't waste money. Good luck!