Retake DAT?

[hi20866]

Chances of getting in this cycle? Or do I have to retake DAT

TS - 20
PAT - 20
Bio - 20
Ochem - 21
Gen Chem - 18
AA 19

3.5 cum GPA (good upward trend)
3.4 science

150 hours of shadowing
Leadership roles
200 hours of service

 

[veryhappylabrador]

I think you are a solid applicant. DAT scores are at or above average accepted scores. GPA might be a bit low, but it's upward-trending. Good shadowing and volunteer hours.

 

[chives_irvine]

It depends where and how much you want to apply... with your GPA being relatively average, if it were me I would consider retaking for a higher DAT. That would at least make me feel more confident/comfortable in getting interviews.

 

[FeralisExtremum]

I think you are a solid applicant. DAT scores are at or above average accepted scores. GPA might be a bit low, but it's upward-trending. Good shadowing and volunteer hours.

Average AA of an accepted dental student is now 20, so OP's is technically slightly below average.

OP, what were your RC and QR scores?

 

[hi20866]

@FeralisExtremum
QR - 18
RC - 19

Also would like to add that the last two semesters in undergrad I made a 3.6 and 4.0 respectively taking upper division science courses, if that makes any difference.

 

[JLT223]

I'd consider retaking. A 22+ would immensely help.

 

[Craig_Sherwood234]

I think you are a solid applicant. DAT scores are at or above average accepted scores. GPA might be a bit low, but it's upward-trending. Good shadowing and volunteer hours.

Quoted for misinformation. He's not a "solid applicant" by any means.

 

[veryhappylabrador]

I've seen people with lower scores get in. Assuming those 150 hours of shadowing and 200 hours of volunteer service were meaningful, those are certainly solid numbers. GPA might be a bit low and AA is 1 point below average

By solid, I mean decent contender. Not stellar, but not severely deficient.