Updated with DAT. Chances?

[BUM1]

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Overall GPA:3.67
Science GPA:3.2

Majors:Molecular and Cellular Biology and Middle Eastern North African studies
Minor in Arabic

Residency: Arizona

Shadowed several dentists/orthodontists
Involved in variety of club with leadership positions
Global Dental Brigades Honduras Volunteer/Board Member

Currently taking Physics 2-I know for sure I will get a A.

PA:14
QR:13
RC:18
BIO:21
GC:18
OC:15
TS:18
AA:17

(OC, PA, QR, and RC were all incomplete but obviously that doesn't matter.)

I wanted to know what my chances are with these DAT scores + GPA.

 

[pinkster]

With two scores below a 15, I think you would get screened out for most schools. Do you think there is anyway to raise these scores/what was your study plan for the exam? I would say don't waste your money and work on those DAT scores.

 

[BUM1]

Those scores definitely don't reflect my knowledge in those areas. Ochem is my strongest subject. I just wasn't able to pace myself time wise leading to many question unanswered. I didn't do very many timed practice exams. If I do choose to take it again (90 days) and do better, how will it affect my chances as it will be a lot later in the application cycle?

 

[7amsho]

average GPAs and below average DAT scores (with 3 that are 15 or below), I think you have a very low chance at getting anywhere this cycle 🙁 maybe retake and apply next year?

 

[sjv]

Definitely retake otherwise very slim chances with that DAT IMO.

 

[BabyShades]

Science GPA is really low, so take a lot more science courses and make A's in them.

DAT is really low considering that 3 scores are 15 or under. Even an 18 is kinda iffy in my honest opinion. You should take your time and retake them, and score probably a 21+ paired with your science GPA. If you can do well on all your science portion for DAT, then it may overshadow the GPA.

 

[BUM1]

If I send in my application now, complete any secondaries, and I retake the DAT in three months and get above 20's in the sciences (which I should hopefully), would I be able to get accepted to schools this cycle? I'm a bit confused how the DAT retake would change the process and my position.

 

[BabyShades]

If I send in my application now, complete any secondaries, and I retake the DAT in three months and get above 20's in the sciences (which I should hopefully), would I be able to get accepted to schools this cycle? I'm a bit confused how the DAT retake would change the process and my position.

You will have a greater chance. If you do fairly well on the DAT retake, you will probably get a post-dec interview.

 

[Dentalogist]

did you even study with all due respect?

 

[DentalDoge]

You're not gonna like to hear this but unless you become decent at taking timed standardized tests and SHOW that you are proficient in the sciences, you are going to have a very rough time applying at any time.

DS cant just go on your word that you are good in the sciences when your sGPA is low and your TS doesnt back it up either.

I suggest an overhaul on your studying habits before you retake it.

 

[Aliengod3]

You'll need to retake. You can tell the schools you are applying to that you are retaking and they will hold off reviewing your app until then. This may cause you to be late but if you show great improvement it would definitely be in your favor.

 

[#kalel]

No chance with those DAT scores, you have to retake.