What are my chances, should I retake? Specifically for UNC/ECU

[mj34]

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So I am really wondering if I need to retake the DAT or if my scores are sufficient. I took the DAT on March 21st and here are my scores

PA: 19
QR:18
RC:20
Bio:16
GC:20
OC:17
TS:18
AA:18

I am wanting to apply for this upcoming cycle and my sGPA is 3.71 and my overall GPA is a 3.76.
Based on all of this do you think a retake is necessary? Also I am from North Carolina and want to stay in-state if possible so UNC would be my first choice and ECU my second. If anyone has history with either of these two schools any information would be much appreciated. I have looked at class profiles for each of these school and for UNC my DAT scores are a little lower than the average but my GPA is higher, is the GPA enough to offset the difference in DAT scores?

 

[Glimmer1991]

18/18/19... Maybe not for ECU, yes for UNC. The DAT averages keep going up every year. Your GPA is higher than the average, but not by too much. I would honestly suggest a retake. That 16/17 in the sciences alone raises red flags.

🙁 I'm sorry! I know it stinks. However, I wouldn't want to close any doors at this point. Do you have some MEGA extracurriculars going for you?

 

[mj34]

That is what I figured, I REALLY want to go to UNC so I thought that I would need a retake. I wouldn't say I have any mega extracurriculars, I have shadowed dentist, I am on the executive board of a fraternity at school which contributes to many volunteer hours as well as leadership skills, I have been to two MOMS clinics, I work a full-time job over the summer where I am the assistant manager and work with customers everyday (leadership/communication skills), I also played college football and paint boats (manual dexterity). So I wouldn't say anything over and above what others would have.

 

[DogeDDS]

paint boats

Nice.

 

[Glimmer1991]

Those are some good ECs! Try to squeeze in a few more MOM clinics if you can--ECU (in particular) really loves them.

Are you sure you used all of the right materials to study? Check out the DAT breakdown collection in my signature. I know it will suck to prepare again, but hey, at least you know what to expect! 🙂

 

[Master Yoda]

So I am really wondering if I need to retake the DAT or if my scores are sufficient. I took the DAT on March 21st and here are my scores

PA: 19
QR:18
RC:20
Bio:16
GC:20
OC:17
TS:18
AA:18

I am wanting to apply for this upcoming cycle and my sGPA is 3.71 and my overall GPA is a 3.76.
Based on all of this do you think a retake is necessary? Also I am from North Carolina and want to stay in-state if possible so UNC would be my first choice and ECU my second. If anyone has history with either of these two schools any information would be much appreciated. I have looked at class profiles for each of these school and for UNC my DAT scores are a little lower than the average but my GPA is higher, is the GPA enough to offset the difference in DAT scores?

If i were you i would retake.

 

[Remera3111]

So I am really wondering if I need to retake the DAT or if my scores are sufficient. I took the DAT on March 21st and here are my scores

PA: 19
QR:18
RC:20
Bio:16
GC:20
OC:17
TS:18
AA:18

I am wanting to apply for this upcoming cycle and my sGPA is 3.71 and my overall GPA is a 3.76.
Based on all of this do you think a retake is necessary? Also I am from North Carolina and want to stay in-state if possible so UNC would be my first choice and ECU my second. If anyone has history with either of these two schools any information would be much appreciated. I have looked at class profiles for each of these school and for UNC my DAT scores are a little lower than the average but my GPA is higher, is the GPA enough to offset the difference in DAT scores?

Did you end up retaking it? What were your new scores?