Should I retake the DAT?

[max812]

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Hey Guys,

I was wondering if anyone had any idea whether I should retake my DATs or not. I'm generally happy with my scores- except PAT and QR. Don't know if that's really a deal breaker or not for admissions.

Thanks!

PAT 18
QR 19
RC 23
Bio 23
GC 21
OC 24
TS 22
AA 22

 

[bing12]

yea i think u gotta retake, anything below a 20 is a retake man.

 

[sap1622]

yea i think u gotta retake, anything below a 20 is a retake man.

I don't necessarily think so...If your GPA and extracurriculars are good, then I think you're in pretty good shape. An AA of 22 is good in my book. It also depends on where you want to get in, but I think most schools will find that score good enough. 👍

 

[max812]

Thanks for the advice! My science GPA is about a 3.6 and my overall GPA is around a 3.85. I really want to avoid taking them again, but if I have to that's life. Is it common for schools to ask you to retake the DAT if they are considering you but feel your scores are too low, or is it usually just a flat out rejection?

 

[bing12]

I don't necessarily think so...If your GPA and extracurriculars are good, then I think you're in pretty good shape. An AA of 22 is good in my book. It also depends on where you want to get in, but I think most schools will find that score good enough. 👍

I guess my sarcasm is not obvious. You are fine, dont retake.

 

[sap1622]

I guess my sarcasm is not obvious. You are fine, dont retake.

LOL oops 😳

 

[104]

trolling

 

[dentalWorks]

Hey Guys,

I was wondering if anyone had any idea whether I should retake my DATs or not. I'm generally happy with my scores- except PAT and QR. Don't know if that's really a deal breaker or not for admissions.

Thanks!

PAT 18
QR 19
RC 23
Bio 23
GC 21
OC 24
TS 22
AA 22

I agree with bing. Retake

 

[wizi]

Retake.
22 is a cutoff. Score 24 and above, they might look at your application.

 

[yankeefan86]

Retake.
22 is a cutoff. Score 24 and above, they might look at your application.

👍👍

 

[Philippines03j]

Did you not see the percentiles next to your scores?😕

 

[wizi]

Did you not see the percentiles next to your scores?😕

He only got 19 on his QR.

 

[invictusx]

No

 

[sap1622]

He only got 19 on his QR.

Hahaha please tell me you all aren't serious... He got a 22 AA and I think thats plenty good with a 3.85 cum and 3.6 sci GPA. Am I crazy or what? I don't think you should retake it. 👍