took Canadian DAT..Should I take the American DAT?

[Kier]

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I am a Canadian Student.

I took 2 Canadian DATs but I'm looking into applying to American schools this upcoming cycle.

I really want to upgrade my science scores but I'm scared that my reading and PAT would go down. The thing is chem/bio/organic chem/ math ..those things I can study for, but PAT and RC are obviously much easier on paper.

My stats are
1st DAT
BIO 19
CHEM 22
SCI TOT: 20
RC: 22
AA: 21
PAT: 21

2nd DAT
BIO 23
CHEM 21
SCI TOT: 22
RC: 20
AA: 21
PAT 21

Yes obviously my scores have changed but my AA and PAT is the same 🙁
Since now I can focus studying for DAT (summer!! yay) I'm thinking of taking the American DAT but am scared that I would do worse in RC and PAT section!
If I take it I would have to take it in mid/late June (also sending my application in mid/late June).

My cGPA is around 3.5 and sGPA is around 3.2 ish

 

[dskies]

In my experience I've found those sections harder on the US DAT. It's your call..if you think you need to raise up your AA. But I think you're fine, those are solid scores. Not sure if your sGPA will hold you back, but your cGPA is decent. If you have good ECs/statement you should get interviews.

 

[GobBluth]

PAT is harder on the US DAT because it's computer based. RC is easier on the US DAT, I'd say (more time & generally shorter passages).
I don't think you need to rewrite, though.