Should I retake the DAT?

[ea2018]

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Hi, I just took my DAT today and am trying to decide if I should retake it or not.
Scores:
PAT 17
QR 16
RC 23
BIO 19
GC 20
OC 21
TS 20
AA 20

 

[Likkriue]

Nope, looks like a solid DAT!

 

[AlecGaro]

It's an above average score. RC is definitely nice. You just gave to make sure the QR and PAT are not below cutoffs for the schools you want to apply to.

 

[Typical Average Student]

If you have time and money go ahead. You have two things under 18. So.... It wouldn't hurt to try for higher.

 

[Alpha Centauri]

If you have a GPA higher than 3.6 you should be ok. The 16 QR is low but a good GPA will compensate. Not a deal breaker though

 

[Toothout]

No if sGPA 3.5+

 

[dentalgoal team]

You should retake, many school like to see your PAT at least over 18. It may be a deal breaker, but its not a long shot applying

 

[shwayne]

Your PAT is way too low for the majority of schools.. Many schools weight the PAT the same as if not greater than TS.

I mean think about it, it's sort of an indicator of your current ability to adequately practice; knowing is half the battle, performing is the other.

 

[MickeyMouse45]

i would say dont retake it. when u receive interview offers, do well on them and you will shine

 

[amegafuru]

Hi everyone,

Sorry didn't want to just create another thread so I have decided to borrow this one. Just took the DAT for the first time and I got the following...

QR: 15
PAT:18
RC: 20
Bio: 23
GC: 23
OC: 23
TS: 20
AA: 21

Sigh.. I am not sure how but for some reason I had a hard time with the QR section even though I was average around 20 in QR for all my practice exam. What do you guys think.. should I try to retake because of it..? I apologize again for hi-jacking this thread but I just didn't want to make another one.

 

[670206]

Hi everyone,

Sorry didn't want to just create another thread so I have decided to borrow this one. Just took the DAT for the first time and I got the following...

QR: 15
PAT:18
RC: 20
Bio: 23
GC: 23
OC: 23
TS: 20
AA: 21

Sigh.. I am not sure how but for some reason I had a hard time with the QR section even though I was average around 20 in QR for all my practice exam. What do you guys think.. should I try to retake because of it..? I apologize again for hi-jacking this thread but I just didn't want to make another one.

You sure your TS score is right? Shouldn't it be 23?

 

[amegafuru]

Hi yes sorry you are right that was a typo!

 

[DOC YANKEM]

Hi yes sorry you are right that was a typo!

Luckily we don't go to Dental school to do math every day. You are fine with a 23 TS. Don't retake and you will get a ton of interviews as long as everything else is good.

 

[Toothout]

Hi everyone,

Sorry didn't want to just create another thread so I have decided to borrow this one. Just took the DAT for the first time and I got the following...

QR: 15
PAT:18
RC: 20
Bio: 23
GC: 23
OC: 23
TS: 20
AA: 21

Sigh.. I am not sure how but for some reason I had a hard time with the QR section even though I was average around 20 in QR for all my practice exam. What do you guys think.. should I try to retake because of it..? I apologize again for hi-jacking this thread but I just didn't want to make another one.

You are 100% fine

 

[amegafuru]

Thank you so much for the responses! I'm still baffled by the QR result but it would be a pain to work full time and re-study for the test to take again in 3 months.

 

[LilyCricketCheeches]

So I just took my DAT and the timing in the PAT and QRT sections got the best of me. Below are my scores:

PAT: 16
QRT: 17
RC: 23
Bio: 20
GC: 19
OC: 21
TS: 20
AA: 20

I typically scored 18-20s on the PAT and QRT sections in my practice exams. I have been reading mixed reports on the importance of the PAT/QRT scores. I work 50-60 hours a week, so studying isn't very easy. I really want to get into school my first application cycle, would it be worth sucking it up and retaking the test? I really don't want those two sections to hurt me greatly when I apply.

Note:
Undergraduate GPA (Total, Science): 3.78, 3.66
Volunteer weekly
Work full-time as a Biologist in industry

Thank you in advance for any constructive/legitimate responses!

 

[DC206R]

So I just took my DAT and the timing in the PAT and QRT sections got the best of me. Below are my scores:

PAT: 16
QRT: 17
RC: 23
Bio: 20
GC: 19
OC: 21
TS: 20
AA: 20

I typically scored 18-20s on the PAT and QRT sections in my practice exams. I have been reading mixed reports on the importance of the PAT/QRT scores. I work 50-60 hours a week, so studying isn't very easy. I really want to get into school my first application cycle, would it be worth sucking it up and retaking the test? I really don't want those two sections to hurt me greatly when I apply.

Note:
Undergraduate GPA (Total, Science): 3.78, 3.66
Volunteer weekly
Work full-time as a Biologist in industry

Thank you in advance for any constructive/legitimate responses!

With your GPA, you probably don't need a retake, however, I personally would because it eliminates the chances of adcoms overlooking your application due to the 16PAT and 17QR.

 

[YerbaMate1]

Can someone please give me feedback on my scores?
I just retook the DAT and did better overall but dropped down to a 16 in QR which is below the 17 cut off for some schools.
Since I got a 19 the first time around, do you think I can still apply to the schools that have the cut off? My new scores have a huge rage but I'm really hoping to not have to take it again.

Old scores

BIO 18
GC 19
OC 21
RC 17
QR 19
PAT 18
TS 19
AA 19

New scores
BIO 26
GC 18
OC 21
RC 17
QR 16
PAT 21
TS 21
AA 20

Thank you!

 

[PartiallyDerived]

Looking for feedback on my DAT scores as well. Gpa not great 3.3, biochem major, 600 hrs as a RDA, lots volunteering and good letters of rec. Applying in Texas, and about 12 other schools. Hoping to get apps in super early to at least give me a shot.

Bio 19
GC 18
Ochem 24
Pat 21
reading 22
QRT 16
AA 20
TS 20