Took DAT.. Is there hope?

[S W 4006]

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Here are my scores

Perceptual Ability 19
Quantitative Reasoning 15
Reading Comprehension 30
Biology 19
Gen. Chemisty 15
Organic Chemistry 18
Total Science 17
Academic Average 19

 

[Rubber Dam Man]

Here are my scores

Perceptual Ability 19
Quantitative Reasoning 15
Reading Comprehension 30
Biology 19
Gen. Chemisty 15
Organic Chemistry 18
Total Science 17
Academic Average 19

first of all, congrats on that 30 in RC - wow! as far as your other scores are concerned... you might not make the cut offs at certain schools. 19 AA is in the ballpark of accepted applicants... I don't know how much that 15 in gen chem will hurt you, but I would do some research on which dental schools would best suit your scores and gpa. are you applying this year or next?

 

[Dmitry Malayev]

I don't want to be the one who says it, but i think it's better to hear the truth then false hope.

I would most likely be prepared to retake the exam. 17TS most likely will not pass. Especially two 15's and one of them in a Natural Science.

 

[keliao]

QR and Gchem..... should do a retake..!!........you did a great job on RC!! did you read the passage then search/destroy?

 

[NuckingFutz]

What's your gpa if you don't mind me asking?

 

[alex dds]

wow really..how'd you do the RC?!

 

[IWantSmile]

I agree with Demitry - "Especially two 15's and one of them in a Natural Science." Many dental school did not too much concern if you get score of 15 in the QR section and they will say retake because at the GChem. However, it is all based on DAT with out other factors in your application package such the personal statement, working in the community services, GPA, etc.

You might be at the edge of the cut off line. If you don't get in this cycle then try again at the next cycle, right?

I did poorly ( really bad) in the RC section and most of school told me to retake. So, I am aplaning to retake some time Nov. to submit. If I recover DAT score well on Nov. then it would be depends on the school with space. If not I will go for next cycle, super early.

Good luck on your application process.