Taking the DAT with a master level course?

[Johnwickk]

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Hi everyone
So i am enrolled into 1 masters course starting may 29th and will finish july 2nd. Now, this course has no exam, your graded on participation and a paper and a presentation. This course takes place tuesday and wednesday 5 to 7 pm. I know i can study for the DAT while taking this course but what would you recommend of when i should write the dat? If i write it end of july or beginning of august would that be considered late? I cannot write it before because i have alot of courses i'm taking currently and it would put my masters GPA and my dat score at risk
Thank you

 

[887194]

The earlier, the better. It takes time to process the scores (2-4 weeks) and your application will be considered incomplete until the scores are verified (assuming everything else is ready). Thus, writing the DAT in August means your application will be complete close to September.

 

[Johnwickk]

The earlier, the better. It takes time to process the scores (2-4 weeks) and your application will be considered incomplete until the scores are verified (assuming everything else is ready). Thus, writing the DAT in August means your application will be complete close to September.

Yeah that is true, but i heard that we are allowed to send in our unofficial DAT scores which we get right away? Is that a possibility?

 

[predent2151]

Yeah that is true, but i heard that we are allowed to send in our unofficial DAT scores which we get right away? Is that a possibility?

You can but they mean nothing. Your app will essentially go on hold. Don’t underestimate the value of applying early. You should really try to have your app done by mid July at the latest. It just increases your chances the early you get it in.