Retake classes or DAT?

[FutureSheDocDDS]

Hello everyone,

I am at a crossroads and need advice about where to go from where I stand now....but first a little background info:
1) graduated May 2012
2) sPA and overall GPA are a little higher than 3.0
3) DAT score is a 15 (I know that score sucks so I will retake it...)
4) currently working full time not in desired field
5) plan on applying next cycle

I am a tx resident and I do want to go to Baylor but I also have my on Merry and WVU. I'm wondering if I just retake the DAT in hopes that a really high score and updated shadowing hours will get me in the door? Or retake some classes and the DAT? I already retook some classes when I was undergrad and don't know if taking classes online via a C.F. will help or hurt. PLEASE HELP!!

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[sjv]

Retake the DAT for sure, bigger weakness than your GPA.

 

[ModifiedBass]

You probably have to do both.

 

[FutureSheDocDDS]

Thank you so much sjv. I called Baylor and was advised to take 6 courses before applying but idk how that will possible with a full-time schedule and studying for the DAT

 

[Glimmer1991]

How did you study for your DAT?

 

[FutureSheDocDDS]

How did you study for your DAT?

Mostly chads videos...that's why I got 18s in those sections and bootcamp for the rest.

 

[matty675]

You used bootcamp and Chad's videos and got a 15?

 

[Booshiba]

Don't mean to thread jack but is there a DAT score than can negate a sub-par GPA? Like can you have a 2.9 GPA and get mid to high 20's and be okay?

 

[FutureSheDocDDS]

You used bootcamp and Chad's videos and got a 15?

Yea I did but I only used the chem and Cohen and got 18s on those sections