What to do about DAT?? Please help :/

[Ramadandatstrugglin]

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Hey guys,
First off, just wanted to say that I did actually read a lot of the guides here already! (Scumbag steves, glimmers first batch stuff, doctoothaches)

So basically, my gpa isn't that great. 3.4 with like almost a 3.2 science (taking classes in fall to raise it to a 3.5/3.3)

My DATs were gonna be June 3rd but I'm not confident at all. Def not averaging where I need to be. However I don't know when I should reschedule 🙁

I know I need to apply early cuz my stats are low. I was planning on sending my app in by mid june. However...I won't have my dat scores obviously. I can't really schedule my dat for anytime in June cuz of ramadan and I'd rather not take the test while fasting unless I had to.

Would taking my test like first 2 weeks of July have any neg impact on my app? I know the dat takes sometime to mail out as well, and I really wanna be in as early as possible.

And yes I know being in an early batch is nbd. But my stats aren't the greatest which is why I'm stressing.


Thanks so much guys. Really stressing out rn ugh

 

[JLT223]

Better to have a complete application rather than an incomplete/mediocre one. Mid July is as late as I'd go.

 

[Carbohydrates]

If you're not confident, then reschedule the DAT until the end of July or something, and that will give you more time to study.

Complete the app and submit it as soon as possible, because it takes 4-6weeks for your GPA to calculate before it's being sent to the school. So just have your application ready and submite it, then indicate the test day and have your score send later when you take it.

Your GPA is not that low. So just have a solid application, and focus on doing well on the DAT, and you should be fine.

I didnt take my DAT until the end of July and still receive good amount of offer. Dont worry.

Good luck!

 

[1passbbsSHAVE]

who really feels truly confident right before the test? I took 10 days off from work and last-minute crammed the hell out of it after studying it for 3 months. I still felt unprepared.
You know how many times I woke up the night before test? Probably like 15 times. I asked my wife "what time is it" every time I woke up. It is a one hell of a big test and I guarantee you that noone feels 100% prepared for the test. Most people end up doing fine.

If you really want to nail it and want to take extra time, like JLT said, I wouldn't go any later than July. If you do, you run the risk of not getting as many pre-dec interview invites.

 

[Soleus715]

who really feels truly confident right before the test? I took 10 days off from work and last-minute crammed the hell out of it after studying it for 3 months. I still felt unprepared.
You know how many times I woke up the night before test? Probably like 15 times. I asked my wife "what time is it" every time I woke up. It is a one hell of a big test and I guarantee you that noone feels 100% prepared for the test. Most people end up doing fine.

If you really want to nail it and want to take extra time, like JLT said, I wouldn't go any later than July. If you do, you run the risk of not getting as many pre-dec interview invites.

i agree completely.. I was a nervous wreck going into the exam... after the last question I thought I was going to get below 18 on TS. just be as prepared as you can be and focus when the time comes

 

[I am dental S]

My suggestion may sound absurd but i will say don't reschedule right now. Study like you have DAT on June 3rd and assess your preparation around May 28-29th, if you feel more confident than today then take it and Insha'Allah you will be fine. Idk about other people but my previous experiences tell me that I generally start retaining more information as the test day approaches lol

 

[gabtse]

Visit the ADA guide and ask yourself how comfortable you are with those keywords listed on the test specifications. That's one good way of checking your readiness.

 

[FrenchyM.D/D.O]

Dude!!! I think that now is the perfect time to take it. When you fast and sacrifice for the almighty God, He always provides. I am a living witness!!!!

 

[super frank]

What are you scoring on practice tests?