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First time I applied (for fall 2001), my DAT scores were 18/17 (the breakdown I don't remember exactly but it was something like, reading: 20, math: 16, organic: 19, bio: 16...etc. My gpa was 3.0/2.7(science). I didn't get in, not even an interview...this past fall and currently I am taking more science classes to help my gpa, show the schools that I am willing to work harder now and have better grades...I'm applying this summer for the fall of 2003, and my question is this.
May: Finals for Current classes
June: Doing the AADSAS application/sending materials in
End of June: I'm planning to go to India for 2 weeks because of a death in the family earlier on this year-
When I return from India, should I study and retake the DAT? I'm so worried that I might get the same score or even do worse than the first time. My prehealth advisor said it's up to me, but if I'm applying for the 2nd time, I should give it my all and retake it. Do schools take the most recent score, do they average or do they take the best of the 2? My gut feeling is to retake it because my gpa is crappy...I hate even thinking about it...anyone have any advice?
(ps. My recc's are good, I have some experience in a dental office, but no research-because I'm not interested in research...is that hurting me? And my last semester grades were: organic I(retake): A-, microbio: B, biochem: B-. This semester I'm taking organic II and two other bio classes and tutoring chemistry as a part time job)
Any advice, I'd really appreciate it, thanks 😀
May: Finals for Current classes
June: Doing the AADSAS application/sending materials in
End of June: I'm planning to go to India for 2 weeks because of a death in the family earlier on this year-
When I return from India, should I study and retake the DAT? I'm so worried that I might get the same score or even do worse than the first time. My prehealth advisor said it's up to me, but if I'm applying for the 2nd time, I should give it my all and retake it. Do schools take the most recent score, do they average or do they take the best of the 2? My gut feeling is to retake it because my gpa is crappy...I hate even thinking about it...anyone have any advice?
(ps. My recc's are good, I have some experience in a dental office, but no research-because I'm not interested in research...is that hurting me? And my last semester grades were: organic I(retake): A-, microbio: B, biochem: B-. This semester I'm taking organic II and two other bio classes and tutoring chemistry as a part time job)
Any advice, I'd really appreciate it, thanks 😀