Who posts their scores here?

[sdnmember]

It seems like everyone in this forum has a >20 (including me) because that's what gets posted here and the avg for most schools is only like 18-19. I for one would not have posted my scores if i scored average. So is it safe to say that only the people who do score high actually post their scores and the more average test takers stay quiet? Are people posting their high scores to receive assurance or gratification? And are the people who score low hesitant to post their scores because of criticism? Answer and find out.

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[IWuvTeef]

It seems like everyone in this forum has a >20 (including me) because that's what gets posted here and the avg for most schools is only like 18-19. I for one would not have posted my scores if i scored average. So is it safe to say that only the people who do score high actually post their scores and the more average test takers stay quiet? Are people posting their high scores to receive assurance or gratification? And are the people who score low hesitant to post their scores because of criticism? Answer and find out.

I used to have mine in my sig. 19/19/16 (TS/AA/PAT) I wasn't ashamed of having an average score. I barely studied, so I deserved the score I got.

 

[jk5177]

I got decent scores, but I don't want to post them because it may make the people that score lower feel bad.
Furthermore, why post scores? To show off? To do what?

 

[DIRTIE]

What the heck are all of you talking about. Nobody cares if you scored a high DAT. All that matters is that you got into D school. I got an 18AA, 19TS, 17 PAT. Proud of it. I studied my ace off, I also got into the school I wanted to go to.
UNLV 2009!

 

[jk5177]

Dirtie:

Now that's what I called being practical and level-headed!

 

[bouncy_ball]

I got decent scores, but I don't want to post them because it may make the people that score lower feel bad.
Furthermore, why post scores? To show off? To do what?

showing high dat scores can be used as motivation for others. i had a dirt low gpa but had a high dat and posted both of them. i think there are sdn members who have poor academic records who would find it helpful that others in a similar situation were able to study and succeed in the dat. it also goes to show that even w/ a low gpa you can get into d-school w/o going thru a ms program first by doing well on the dat. just my 2 cents.

 

[dentist_to_be?]

showing high dat scores can be used as motivation for others. i had a dirt low gpa but had a high dat and posted both of them. i think there are sdn members who have poor academic records who would find it helpful that others in a similar situation were able to study and succeed in the dat. it also goes to show that even w/ a low gpa you can get into d-school w/o going thru a ms program first by doing well on the dat. just my 2 cents.

good point... I have so-so gpa... my dat was 21/21/15 and i APPLIED LATE..

the high dat saved me or I would be looking at re-applying
but the low pat didnt hurt me... although some schools asked


no matter what your dat score is... APPLY EARLY
also, i did not know you could file AADSAS file even if you havent written the Dats....

 

[lunguv]

Ya...I am so sick of people posting their scores and GPA...Gahhhd who cares about them...ya know?!

 

[Aero047]

I kind of like reading people's scores and acceptances because it gives me an idea of where I stand. Maybe some people try to show off their scores, I don't know their intentions, but I think it's beneficial to people who plan on/are applying to dental school.

 

[organichemistry]

I kind of like reading people's scores and acceptances because it gives me an idea of where I stand. Maybe some people try to show off their scores, I don't know their intentions, but I think it's beneficial to people who plan on/are applying to dental school.

i think it is a good resource -- let's us know where we stand. unfortunately, a lot of them are probably bogus.