Should I even bother applying this summer

[Deddy117]

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DAT

PAT 18
Qr 18
Reading 17
Bio18
Chem 20
Orgo 21
Ts 19
AA 19

Gpa : 3.9 overall/science
I feel like an idiot with that low dat score

I have about 12 schools in mind
Few volunteering and EC

 

[Paperclipz]

Why would you not apply?!? Your scores and GPA are great! Apply early and as long as you don't apply to some of the Ivy leagues that require 20+ dat scores, you should get multiple interviews.

 

[gn4]

apply to your state schools. you could get in. Aren't those scores average?

 

[LogOff]

Quit everything and study your rear end off for a month and retake the DAT if you feel like such an idiot.

Everyone wanna be a dentist but nobody wanna hit the books.

 

[Hawkteeth]

You should be fine, you have a 3.9. If you have good shadowing, volunteer, ECs you will definitely get into your state school and most of the private schools.

 

[dentalWorks]

DAT

PAT 18
Qr 18
Reading 17
Bio18
Chem 20
Orgo 21
Ts 19
AA 19

Gpa : 3.9 overall/science
I feel like an idiot with that low dat score

I have about 12 schools in mind
Few volunteering and EC

overall... those are good number. Dental schools LOVE high GPAs and relatively balanced DAT.

However, If I was you, I'd aim at 15-20 schools (just to be safe)

 

[flatcamelbak]

Don't let SDN skew your perception of what a good score is. I know people that have had their pick of schools with an 18AA. You have a good shot at getting into a school if the rest of your application is strong.

 

[Davermz450]

Dude what is up???? Welcome back!

 

[laundry]

Ok...I feel like a grumpy old man, but...ARE YOU F*ING KIDDING ME???

You are holding a Summa Cum Laude GPA, have a 85%+ DAT score with several sections in 90%. Hmmm...why would you be accepted, really? 😉

Now, if you are weak in extracurrics, that's a different issue, but you gotta tell us about that...

Good luck 👍

 

[kcumb12]

I only got an 18, I should give up my seat!

 

[RSalha17]

I was accepted to the University of Washington with a 3.4ogpa/3.2sgpa and AA19/18TS/22PAT. It is all about how you put your application together and the applicant as a whole. As long as you have a few EC's and a good personal statement you will be fine. good luck.

 

[cmF]

I was accepted to the University of Washington with a 3.4ogpa/3.2sgpa and AA19/18TS/22PAT. It is all about how you put your application together and the applicant as a whole. As long as you have a few EC's and a good personal statement you will be fine. good luck.

when did you apply and what batch were you in?

 

[RSalha17]

when did you apply and what batch were you in?

I believe my app was sent July 20, 2012 and I was in the 4th or 5th batch? I applied to 20 schools, got 4 interviews, and once I was accepted to my state school I didn't bother to hear back from the others. Send me a PM if you need any help or have any other questions.