To Retake or Not to Retake?

[Future Dentista]

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Need some advice guys! Should I retake the DAT?
I have TS 20 AA 19 PAT 19 and RC 18 and QR 17 :/
Undergrad Gpa: 3.4 overall and 3.1 science
Graduate Gpa: 4.0 currently

 

[Weakfart]

I think you're fine assuming everything on your app is solid and the grad GPA is awesome!

 

[Future Dentista]

I think you're fine assuming everything on your app is solid and the grad GPA is awesome!

Thank You for the opinion!

 

[Typical Average Student]

When did you take your DAT?
Are you applying this year? If not, go ahead!

 

[gsquared]

I echo what weakfart said

 

[Future Dentista]

When did you take your DAT?
Are you applying this year? If not, go ahead!

I took it in September 2014 and Yes I am applying this year. I am kind of torn, if I do take it again I will take by the end of July.

 

[Typical Average Student]

I took it in September 2014 and Yes I am applying this year. I am kind of torn, if I do take it again I will take by the end of July.

What is your race if you don't mind me asking?

 

[Future Dentista]

What is your race if you don't mind me asking?

Asian

 

[Typical Average Student]

Asian

It'll be a little difficult with a 19AA, I would like to see 20+ but if you have really good extracurriculars, LOR, and PS you're golden. There's always next year to reapply if you don't get in this year, I think it's better to take your time studying for the DAT than to rush it and possibly score lower.

 

[Blake1e]

Need some advice guys! Should I retake the DAT?
I have TS 20 AA 19 PAT 19 and RC 18 and QR 17 :/
Undergrad Gpa: 3.4 overall and 3.1 science
Graduate Gpa: 4.0 currently

Whats your combined (undergrad + grad) cumGPA and sciGPA?

Unless your total GPA comes out strong and the rest of your app is excellent, then I would strongly consider retaking. Aim for at least 21AA/TS and and RC of at least 20.
Apply right away if you havent already and mention in your app youre retaking in late July.

Listen to your gut, it's often right in these kind of situations.