What are my chances of getting in with these scores???

[FTA]

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Hi, guys! Here's a breakdown of my DAT scores and my background. I need you to let me know if I have a good shot at dental school.

I'm a Microbiology major with a Spanish minor. Part of the Honors Program. Done a lot of volunteer work and been part of 4 organizations at the University. Participated in 2 researches; received 1 publication. Got some shadowing experience with a local dentist. Interned at a Microbiology-related job.

PAT - 19
QR - 14
RC - 20
Bio - 18
GC - 17
OC - 19
TS - 18
AA - 18

GPA - 3.27
Science GPA - 3.3

What are my chances of getting into dental school with these scores and credentials? What about just the DAT scores?

 

[tsitneD]

GPA and DAT are little below average. You should continue taking classes and increase GPA and retake DAT with 20+. Or else it will be really hard to get in unless you have something else that makes you extraordinary.

Any DAT section below 15, you wont have much luck. I have been through it and schools will tell you the same.

 

[shah88]

I would re-take DAT if I were you. And apply early! 🙂

 

[FTA]

Thank you all for your advice. I understand it's not as high as what dental schools want it to be. I was hoping schools would be more lenient toward my DAT scores since I put a lot of effort into extracurricular and research activities. But who knows. I'll give it my best shot.

Thanks, again. Good luck to you all!!

 

[LNinlove]

FTA, check your private messages...

 

[lux8]

Hey, just wanted to let you know that I was accepted into dental school (C/O 2014) with similar scores (GPA & DAT), but a ton of dental experience. Apply! It's worth a try, plus you can work towards improving your scores for the following year if you don't get in the 1st time around. Good luck!

 

[PaulieGualtieri]

With a lower GPA, you need higher DAT's. You want 20+ and apply early.

 

[FTA]

Thanks all for sharing!

I shadowed a dentist for a month. Is that sufficient?

 

[hellodentist]

you have a shot

 

[Laceigh]

You have great ECs, and it's impressive how you have a publication out, too. That alone makes you special as an applicant