Retook the DAT today.... chances of interview?

[ssd90]

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Hello all. I took the DAT back in may and was absolutely heartbroken when I saw my scores (tears for days). I took it again today, I tried studying as much as I could... honestly, I didnt get too much studying in (working fulltime) and just went in with a "screw it" attitude today..... but surprisingly ended up doing better than last time. Heres a break down of my scores... previous and current scores
OLD SCORES
PAT: 19
QR:14
RC: 16
Bio: 23
GC: 19
Ochem: 21
TS; 21
AA:19

NEW SCORES:

PAT:20
QR: 18
RC: 22
Bio: 22
GC: 21
Ochem: 20
TS: 21
AA:21

My GPA is not too hot... I have a overall GPA 3.25 and a science GPA of 3.1. I applied with my previous scores (first batch) but will be sending in my new scores asap. I already got rejected by NOVA ( they didn't even wait for me to retake...jerks). Anyways, I wanted to see what your guys' thoughts are.. do I have a chance of getting an interview, given my DAT and my GPA combo? I have a substantial amount of dental experience. I shadowed an endodontist for 150+ hours and worked as a sterilization tech for 6 months at a local clinic. I've done undergrad research and am currently working at a biotech company doing molecular cloning.

 

[Jokrino]

Hello all. I took the DAT back in may and was absolutely heartbroken when I saw my scores (tears for days). I took it again today, I tried studying as much as I could... honestly, I didnt get too much studying in (working fulltime) and just went in with a "screw it" attitude today..... but surprisingly ended up doing better than last time. Heres a break down of my scores... previous and current scores
OLD SCORES
PAT: 19
QR:14
RC: 16
Bio: 23
GC: 19
Ochem: 21
TS; 21
AA:19

NEW SCORES:

PAT:20
QR: 18
RC: 22
Bio: 22
GC: 21
Ochem: 20
TS: 21
AA:21

My GPA is not too hot... I have a overall GPA 3.25 and a science GPA of 3.1. I applied with my previous scores (first batch) but will be sending in my new scores asap. I already got rejected by NOVA ( they didn't even wait for me to retake...jerks). Anyways, I wanted to see what your guys' thoughts are.. do I have a chance of getting an interview, given my DAT and my GPA combo? I have a substantial amount of dental experience. I shadowed an endodontist for 150+ hours and worked as a sterilization tech for 6 months at a local clinic. I've done undergrad research and am currently working at a biotech company doing molecular cloning.

you did great, i think you'll get interviews. nice job.

 

[ssd90]

bump...can a brotha get some more feedback?

 

[calvzzz]

Considering that you applied EARLY and your DAT is competitive, I think you will get interviews. Although your GPA is below average, I believe that your DAT will sorta balance it out. Sorry to hear about NOVA, it seems like they're notorious for the quick rejections. By any chance, did you indicate that you were retaking the DAT on AADSAS prior to applying to NOVA?

 

[MikeyD914]

Hello all. I took the DAT back in may and was absolutely heartbroken when I saw my scores (tears for days). I took it again today, I tried studying as much as I could... honestly, I didnt get too much studying in (working fulltime) and just went in with a "screw it" attitude today..... but surprisingly ended up doing better than last time. Heres a break down of my scores... previous and current scores
OLD SCORES
PAT: 19
QR:14
RC: 16
Bio: 23
GC: 19
Ochem: 21
TS; 21
AA:19

NEW SCORES:

PAT:20
QR: 18
RC: 22
Bio: 22
GC: 21
Ochem: 20
TS: 21
AA:21

My GPA is not too hot... I have a overall GPA 3.25 and a science GPA of 3.1. I applied with my previous scores (first batch) but will be sending in my new scores asap. I already got rejected by NOVA ( they didn't even wait for me to retake...jerks). Anyways, I wanted to see what your guys' thoughts are.. do I have a chance of getting an interview, given my DAT and my GPA combo? I have a substantial amount of dental experience. I shadowed an endodontist for 150+ hours and worked as a sterilization tech for 6 months at a local clinic. I've done undergrad research and am currently working at a biotech company doing molecular cloning.

thats crazy! NOVA rejected me when i emailed them and talked to the lady on the phone that i will be reatking! they are scumbags.

but you will for SURE get interviews. your scores are very very good