Should I retake DAT?

[silverbmw]

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Hello all,
I am applying next cycle in June 2015 to dental school.
I took my DAT and here are my scores
AA:19
Ochem:22
Gchem:19
Bio:19
TS:20
Reading:20
QR:17
PAT:22

Additionally I have a 3.7 gpa both overall and science going to a to UC school.
Many volunteering and shadow hours and extra circulars as well as a mission trip out of country.

I wanted to get some feedback. Whether I should retake the DAT or not and whether I am in good shape to be competitive and get some interviews.
My top choice is USC, what do you guys think?

What other schools do you guys think will I have a good chance at getting an interview based on my numbers?
Also if anyone received interviews in california schools and would be willing to share their numbers, that would be great. I would appreciate any feedback, thank you!

 

[gdm42]

I personally did not apply to Cali schools but your stats look great! You will receive interviews, just apply early and get your PS done ASAP.

 

[sunnyani85]

You should have a good shot at USC, Western and UCSF .

 

[oompapa]

You're good dude

 

[SXCoronado]

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[kholley25]

I wouldn't retake. QR is (allegedly) the most lenient score for schools and you still got a 17. You should be fine.

 

[gatsby121]

I have a good friend who had a 19AA (actually scored 16 on GC) with a 3.6 and got in to USC.

 

[Dentalogist]

good DAT and gpa. just make sure to have shadowing,community service as well. being URM can give you a boost

 

[Daneosaurus]

Nope, you should be fine. I had success this cycle with lower stats than you

 

[watermelon15]

no need to retake just apply really early!

 

[derbear]

You look golden 😀, just make sure the rest of your app is stellar.

 

[silverbmw]

Thanks for the feedback guys.. At first I though a 19AA wouldn't be enough to be on the safe side (I was doing better on practice tests), but from some responses I hear I will apply and hope for the best.