I saw your post previously and it saddened me to read about your story. I know( probably better than anyone) its hard to maintain a high GPA- I'm finishing my 5th year next month and my lowest GPA was in one term a 3.48 (an over 3.8 overall let's just say). It is hard to believe/accept that DAT weighs 50% or more of the application- that one exam counts more than the perseverance and the tears we've shed over the years. Started to speak English as an adult, 9 years ago, it's been really hard trying to compete with all the native speakers. Ironically, science/math is my strongest suit and in DAT- RC was my highest score. I can be precise in soap carving- almost perfectly and I see the shape really well in my head- I absolutely love working with my hands and yet I did not do so well in PAT. That's why I don't see how DAT can be at all accurate? Will I do better next time, probably, cause I don't give up, but since I have a full load and several labs I don't have time to prepare right now- without hurting my GPA. Ill probably have to wait until April- May to retake it, but I will miss my chance by then. - trusting God has the best in store for everyone- either I like it or not, I will be thankful regardless.