Reapply Time: 3.1 sci, 19, 19, 24 DAT (No Interviews)

[thenational]

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Applied to like 18 schools, no interviews, rejections from a bunch. Just wondering for advice/hope for next cycle.

well so my stats...

3.10 sci
3.07 bcp
3.32 overall

17 QR
18 GC
19 BIO
20 OC
22 RC
24 PAT

19 TS 19 AA 24 PAT

Strong in other areas... 200 shadowing hrs, worked at a dental lab for a yr, 3 yrs. of research with 2 co-author publications, service, etc etc.

obviously I know the sci is low, and I'm taking tons of upper sci courses to boost. Hoping to get close to a 3.3 sci, with an overall of like 3.45-3.5 ish.

I've talked with some advisors who have said my DAT is great and not to worry about it. But I just got off the phone with Midwestern, and they told me they didn't like the 17 in QR (this kinda surprised me) and that 20-21 TS/AA is what I should have to be considered for next year. He said they don't really interview anyone under that. Anyone heard if most schools have an informal cutoff with the DAT score like this? Should I retake (I really don't want to), or will some schools give me a shot next yr. with a bit higher GPA?

Thanks for the input.

 

[Clutch34]

Your stats aren't too far off from mine and I received 2 interviews this cycle. But then again, this is my 2nd time applying in 3 years it's been my first interviews. The competition is getting so stiff nowadays I would suggest you keep taking classes and definitely re-take your DAT if you have the time for it. I heard from several schools they received the highest test scores they've seen with several 26's coming in! Your call though, good luck!

My stats:
3.2 sci
3.3 overall

DAT:
QR 16
RC 18
Bio 20
Gen Chem 21
O Chem 21
PAT 19
Total Science 21
Academic Average 19

 

[dentalWorks]

Applied to like 18 schools, no interviews, rejections from a bunch. Just wondering for advice/hope for next cycle.

well so my stats...

3.10 sci
3.07 bcp
3.32 overall

17 QR
18 GC
19 BIO
20 OC
22 RC
24 PAT

19 TS 19 AA 24 PAT

Strong in other areas... 200 shadowing hrs, worked at a dental lab for a yr, 3 yrs. of research with 2 co-author publications, service, etc etc.

obviously I know the sci is low, and I'm taking tons of upper sci courses to boost. Hoping to get close to a 3.3 sci, with an overall of like 3.45-3.5 ish.

I've talked with some advisors who have said my DAT is great and not to worry about it. But I just got off the phone with Midwestern, and they told me they didn't like the 17 in QR (this kinda surprised me) and that 20-21 TS/AA is what I should have to be considered for next year. He said they don't really interview anyone under that. Anyone heard if most schools have an informal cutoff with the DAT score like this? Should I retake (I really don't want to), or will some schools give me a shot next yr. with a bit higher GPA?

Thanks for the input.

if u can really bring ur sGPA to 3.3, thats a big difference from 3.1. If you didn't get in this cycle, I really believe next cycle will be it. 3.4 overall with 3.3 science aren't bad numbers.

Good luck to you, and who knows, there is still hope for you this cycle 🙂

 

[BruinDentist]

QR tends to be the least important out of all the scores, but your GC and Bio scores are at the borderline. Raising your GPA will always help, but I think the easiest way to increase your chances are to raise your DAT scores. I would definitely do both: take upper level science courses and ace them, and study hard for the DAT and get at least 20's across the board. I wouldn't say that you have to retake, but why risk the chance of having to go through another application cycle? Maximize your chances.

 

[thenational]

thanks a ton for both posts, really appreciate the good advice.

best of luck to you two as well

nice to have some positive words amid all these crappy pieces of mail I've been getting lately!

 

[thenational]

Maximize your chances.

very true, thank you

 

[hominhnhat]

I have the same situation. 🙁, when did you apply ?

 

[wadap]

wats schools u guys applied to?

 

[hominhnhat]

I applied to Tufts, USC, USN, SIU, Marquette and many other schools but those schools i list havent answer yet. I submit my app late, and they say everything is still under review.

 

[CADentGal]

For the next cycle I'd recommend re-taking the DAT. Try to get scores that make admissions look longer at your app. 21+ in all sections. I took a Kaplan course, and thought it was great. My stats: 26PAT 20AA. Submit your app on day one of the cycle. I didn't do this, and I'm sure it hurt me for a few schools. Finally, I'd apply to a broad range of schools - you never know which schools will let a lower gpa slide, take a chance on you, give you an interview, and be won over by your dedication.

Good luck!

 

[thenational]

I applied the end of June, I was in the Jul. 16 mailing batch (the third I believe). Check my predents profile for schools I applied to.

Thanks again for the tips.

 

[HASassin]

I applied the end of June, I was in the Jul. 16 mailing batch (the third I believe). Check my predents profile for schools I applied to.

Thanks again for the tips.

hrm somethings up with predents.com, or is it just me?