What to do?

[mshopeful]

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Some advice please...

I'm supposed to take the DAT in a week. But, I'm scoring pretty low on test scores right now. 17s for the sciences and 20-21 for RC, QR and PAT. So I'm extremely worried about taking it next week. But my only options are:
1) I take it next week, score ok and then retake end of October or
2) Take the test beginning of September and do better (can't take it in August)

I submitted my application last week and I know that schools won't look at your application til all scores are in. But on the other hand, they won't receive my application from AADSAS for another month, right?

So should I wait and take it beginning of September? I really want to get my applications in ASAP but I also really really need to kick ass on the DAT. I'm worried about the science scores.

 

[vhh007]

which tests are you taking? topscore? achiever? kaplan? that will give us a better idea of where you stand

 

[mshopeful]

The scores are from Kaplan practice tests. I still feel like I have a ton of material to go over and many more practice tests to take. I dont feel confident taking it next week at all... 🙁

 

[shane.]

If it's going to make any difference, then push the date back a few weeks.

Early september is a little later than most, but if you have a decent application, it's worth the shot.

 

[vhh007]

I would push it back, only take the DAT when you're ready and it seems like your self doubt isn't helping either. If you feel like you have a ton of material to cover then make a study plan, like spend a week on bio, week on chem, etc to figure out when you would like to take the DAT. Be super prepared so you only have to take it once. good luck studying!

 

[thefifthbeatle]

If you delay, just make sure you study like the test is next week. When you delay, you think, "I have more time, I can study less".....that turns into how you feel now, in early september...good luck, though!

 

[mshopeful]

Thanks all
I think I will push it back. Just hope its not toooo later in the cycle.