RETAKING DAT

[esised]

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So is it bad to retake the DAT after submitting my application?

 

[blikefood]

No, its not bad.

 

[matardug]

I dont think it would be bad!

 

[sjv]

No.

 

[esised]

So if I apply in June and then retake my DAT in September it will be fine?

 

[deadragonz]

what are your scores anyway?

 

[esised]

PAT:24
RC:22
Bio:16
GC:21
OC:29
QR:22
TS:21
AA:21
I talked to a few advisor and they said I should retake since my biology is low.

 

[DentalLonghorn2014]

PAT:24
RC:22
Bio:16
GC:21
OC:29
QR:22
TS:21
AA:21
I talked to a few advisor and they said I should retake since my biology is low.

I think he/she is right. Most schools have a cutoff score of 17.Since biology is one of, if not the most important science section you should retake. Other than that, your scores are great. You can do it.

 

[esised]

Thanks for your help! Apparently I have to take the new DAT and I hope It isn't harder.

 

[deadragonz]

Omg, your scores are amazing!! IMO. I hoped u have been interviewed pre-December. If not, it probably will comes post-Dec. Even though, ur BIO score isn't that good, but ur OC & GC compensate for it. Overall, ur TS & AA looks great and competitive. And if u have a good GPA to go with it, I highly doubt that the admission committee will pass u up. Just be confident at ur interview and u'll be golden.

 

[customx]

What a tough situation to be in. You did amazing in every section, but that 16 is a red flag for sure, especially since it's in one of the most important sections. If I were you, I would take a month off, then get back into study mode and focus on bio to make sure you get a 20+. Best of luck either way!

 

[esised]

Yeah I don't know. The problem is that I won't have time for retaking it until September. 🙁

 

[customx]

Make time. That 16 could rule you out from a lot of schools