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Sad T_T, need to retake?
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What did you use to prep? was it everything that's mentioned in the forum? What was your study regime?
I'd say a retake is a must as well.. that 17 on bio does not sit right with me 🙁 sorry
I'd say a retake is a must as well.. that 17 on bio does not sit right with me 🙁 sorry
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You don't NEED to retake it, but RC and Bio are pretty important so you'd be well advised to re-take it. Its not a huge deal. Talk to the schools you're interested in to see if they would take you regardless. You pass all "cutoffs" so you won't be outright rejected, but if the rest of your stats would be "average" too then you're in trouble. Seriously though, talk to the schools you're interested in, they can tell you a simple "Its good enough" or "No you should re-take".
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Thanks for all suggestions, I think a candidate must wait at least 90 days before retaking the DAT (which is june 27 for me), but I really want to apply this cycle, can I apply in the mid June and update my new DAT test score later?
I would suggest retaking it because at one of the schools I interviewed at they said that the RC and Bio scores were the scores they considered most important because those who did well on those sections tended to do better on the boards. Math was considered the least important and I don't know where the other sections fell in level of importance to them. Each school is different though so its up to you.
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If you scored 19 on every subject and received 19, then no problem.
If you scored 17 on Math and PAT, then you might not have to retake.
But two 17s on Bio and RC are not going to work out.
You still have time to study and retake before you apply, so I suggest you retake it!
Don't feel bad at all. Things happen in life. I also took DAT twice. Remember, ground only gets harder after heavy rain.
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Mid june isn't late at all, just make sure to mention on the application that you are re-taking the DAT so they don't think this is your final score. Normally schools will wait to get your new score before reviewing app so assuming you re-take it late june, they won't have to wait too long to go through you application + new scores.
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Sorry to be off topic, but what school told you the Bio and RC are most important to them? I am just curious as I am making my list of schools to apply to.
I got 3 interviews and 2 acceptances with Bio and Chem scores lowers than yours, however it depends where you want to go and how all of your other stats stack up. I had an above average GPA and a ton of shadow/volunteer hours. If you want to have your pick at schools then I would say retake it, you'll do better regardless because the first time around is always a doozy. I would say if all else considered is good, you'll definitely get at least a few interviews with those scores, if you get your application in early. Good luck!
Edit: I should also note that my PAT, RC, and QR scores were higher than yours as well. It's a toss up for me 🙂
Edit: I should also note that my PAT, RC, and QR scores were higher than yours as well. It's a toss up for me 🙂
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Most people will say re-take since its safe to say a 19 is average, but if you look at it this way, its not too bad. Its average, so there's people getting accepted with less than that! I think your best bet would be to call your top choice school an speak to someone important in admissions, and ask them what you can do. If you're lucky you will find someone that will flat out tell you, with this score you will get an interview, or with this score we can't give you an interview. Its pretty cut and dry for out of state, and for in state, I'd call and make an appointment with someone in admissions at the school.
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You should post your GPA, it'd be easier to give you a better opinion then. Keep in mind that the average matriculant is still at the 19 range (according to the ADEA 2012 AA- 19.5 PAT 19.86), don't catch SDNitis and think that the only way you can gain admission is by scoring 21+.
Do you feel that the rest of your application can offset a minor difference in your DAT? If not, hit the books again and feel confident in your abilities. This time you'll know what to expect what your weaknesses are and I'm sure you'll blow it out of the water.
Do you feel that the rest of your application can offset a minor difference in your DAT? If not, hit the books again and feel confident in your abilities. This time you'll know what to expect what your weaknesses are and I'm sure you'll blow it out of the water.
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I am post bac student, my undergraduate GPA is around 3.7, my pre-dental GPA is 4.0 so far. I think one of my weakness is I am an international student. I do not have too much shadowing and volunteer experience, but I will do some shadow works in the summer vacation.
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By no means are these awful scores. A 19 AA and 20 PAT is right on target with the average scores of most matriculants at most schools.
But since you are deciding to retake anyways, I'm sure you will do fine, especially after taking those 3 courses (can't take courses more relevant than those for the DAT).
Good luck! Looking forward to your breakdown in 3 months 😉
Your scores really aren't that bad, but I think you will definitely do much better on the retake. The courses your taking will help.
How are you managing your time for the retake preparation? I would think you should focus on getting that BIO score up. Just took the DAT recently so let me know if you have any questions about what I did to prepare.
How are you managing your time for the retake preparation? I would think you should focus on getting that BIO score up. Just took the DAT recently so let me know if you have any questions about what I did to prepare.
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Thanks,any suggestion will be appreciated.
I did DAT destroyer biology twice. I am pretty sure I understand the material, and I also did DAT q vault I did all ten tests and I did average like 23, I really don't know why I did so bad on real test.
For gen chem, I did DAT destroyer once, and ACS general chem studying book. I didn't set time limit on those materials, I thought I can get more than 22 on real test, but I just did 19 on real DAT.
Were you excessively nervous? Did you sleep well, eat a good breakfast, etc...? It may have been a fluke. I'm sure if you decide to retake, you'll do fine. Just make sure to have around 100 hours of shadowing under your belt when you decide to apply.
Doing DAT Destroyer twice seems solid. Q Vault to be honost is a bit on the easy side. I would make sure that when your preparing your doing so in similar conditions to how you would be taking the test. So set time limits for yourself.
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