Reapplying - do I write the DAT again?

[pearly_whites]

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So I'm reapplying and not really sure how I can show improvement from last year. I've written the DAT once already and my scores are
Bio -18
Gen Chem - 20
OChem - 20
PAT - 21
Reading - 24
QR -17
I don't think this is a terrible score but since I've finished my undergrad my only option is to take a masters but those grades won't show up to adcoms. I'm just wondering if anyone has some advice on how I can show improvement on this application and what I should do. Thanks.

 

[3rdgenDDS]

Why would adcoms not see your Masters grades?

 

[RamsFan1991]

So I'm reapplying and not really sure how I can show improvement from last year. I've written the DAT once already and my scores are
Bio -18
Gen Chem - 20
OChem - 20
PAT - 21
Reading - 24
QR -17
I don't think this is a terrible score but since I've finished my undergrad my only option is to take a masters but those grades won't show up to adcoms. I'm just wondering if anyone has some advice on how I can show improvement on this application and what I should do. Thanks.

I think it really depends on your GPA, those scores aren't horrible. Is that a TS of 19 and 20 AA? With the right kind of research into what schools to apply to you could get in with those scores, but once again, depends on your GPA.

 

[pearly_whites]

My GPA is my weakest point I only have a 3.1 overall and I think a 3.2 science

 

[PlasmaMembrane]

In that case yes I would retake and aim for a much higher score.

 

[pearly_whites]

Ok thanks for your input

 

[zammyd]

I would say rewrite as well

 

[I want to go to there]

Retake the DAT, you need like 23+ on it with 3.1 GPA. If you are a Canadian, your GPA is too low to get into dental school as it is and idk if it's repairable.

 

[RamsFan1991]

My GPA is my weakest point I only have a 3.1 overall and I think a 3.2 science

I agree with the others since your oGPA is a 3.1, I think you should aim for 22+, nothing lower than 20 or 21. If you do a Masters and get 3.5 GPA or higher it will tremendously benefit you along with those kind of DAT scores.

 

[mario0923]

Why your masters GPA won't show up?
You need to improve either your GPA or DAT if not both. I recommend you to retake DAT like other people say

 

[pearly_whites]

My masters wouldn't show on the application initially because it wouldn't start until the fall. I could show my fall semester grades for the academic update but that'll be much later in February