Which has more weight..GPA or DAT?

[rambo2006]

Hello everyone. I notice that sometimes pre-dents have either a lower GPA around 3.0 and a DAT score in the 20's. Other students have GPAs areound 3.6 and DATs around the national average of around 18. Which is more favorable and why?

thanks,

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[DUBS]

i think it all depends on the individual schools, each school weighs gpa and dat differently. for example, UOP likes to see someone with a really high PAT score than a solid gpa. I believe UCLA emphasizes gpa.

 

[Richnator]

Hello everyone. I notice that sometimes pre-dents have either a lower GPA around 3.0 and a DAT score in the 20's. Other students have GPAs areound 3.6 and DATs around the national average of around 18. Which is more favorable and why?

thanks,

Decent GPA, around a 3.4 is fine. Most schools like DAT scores I think because it is standardized. Some schools are harder than others and some may argue an IVY league student with a 3.3 GPA is more qualified than a no-name school student with a 3.8 GPA. With a standardized DAT test, you can solve that problem. I personally go to a no-name school and my gpa is only a 3.4. So, I guess it helped me prove myself to dental schools.

Hope this helps,
Rich