Need Help on a Possible Interview Question

[Shiny Teeth]

Hey guys, so on my DAT I got a 21 AA, however my pat was a 16 , how do I explain to the interviewer why my DAT score was so low (I ran out of time on the pattern folding and never got to it) without seeming like I dont know how to manage my time correctly. This question has me stumped, advice would be appreciated

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[princeafrica]

You probably won't get asked this question. If you do, just say you ran out of time on the PAT section.

 

[deleted678432]

I havent been asked about my numbers once in 6 interviews in any way, shape, or form.

 

[princeafrica]

I havent been asked about my numbers once in 6 interviews in any way, shape, or form.

He's worried they gonna ask him because of a low score. What would they theoretically ask you? Why couldn't you get a 25AA? lol

 

[AppalachianDentalBoy]

@Shiny Teeth according to an old thread by doc toothache the pat is only followed by qr in how little it matters. The most important thing is AA and a 21 is a great score. If you’re worried you can say the dimensions of the screen were different/a little warped and it threw off your angles. But I doubt it matters for you.

 

[RemainPositive]

I've been asked question about how I felt about my DAT or how I prepared for it, but never about the score in general.

Plus, 21 AA is a great score, it shouldn't raise any concerns at all

 

[GalDental54]

Hey guys, so on my DAT I got a 21 AA, however my pat was a 16 , how do I explain to the interviewer why my DAT score was so low (I ran out of time on the pattern folding and never got to it) without seeming like I dont know how to manage my time correctly. This question has me stumped, advice would be appreciated

I've heard that the best way to respond to any questions about a low score on a DAT section is to just own it and not make excuses. Maybe the PAT is different than say a science section (which is where I have a lower score). I plan to just say that I was disappointed in the score and had really studied hard, but got a section that had some questions that threw me. Also, that I have great grades in that area of science (all A's) and I really loved these classes. That I honestly thought I'd do really well on that section and had done so on the practice tests. So, I was disappointed in how I ended up doing.

In other words, I would just be completely honest about it.

I have not been asked about this section in the interviews I've had so far, but that's how I'd answer if I am asked about it in future interviews.

 

[deleted678432]

He's worried they gonna ask him because of a low score. What would they theoretically ask you? Why couldn't you get a 25AA? lol

Lol I guess what I should’ve said was that essentially all of my interviews were closed file, and therefore they couldn’t have talked about my stats even if they wanted to.