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I was just wondering, whats good/bad/decent. And what is a DAT score of 18 (overall I guess it's called?)? My sister is Pre-Dental and got an 18, so I was just wondering. Thanks!
Definitely a fair assessment. I questioned my 19, but was told it was 'respectable' by interviewers.17- you can apply
18- not bad
19- avg acceptance score...thats good
20- an attention getter
21-23- you killed it
+24- pick your school to interview at
17- you can apply
18- not bad
19- avg acceptance score...thats good
20- an attention getter
21-23- you killed it
+24- pick your school to interview at
17- you can apply
18- not bad
19- avg acceptance score...thats good
20- an attention getter
21-23- you killed it
+24- pick your school to interview at
+24 pick your school...
even if your below a 3.0?
17- you can apply
18- not bad
19- avg acceptance score...thats good
20- an attention getter
21-23- you killed it
+24- pick your school to interview at
17- you can apply
18- not bad
19- avg acceptance score...thats good
20- an attention getter
21-23- you killed it
+24- pick your school to interview at
Apologies if this might sound like an advertisement (I do represent a prep company), but I couldn't help pitching in a few more helpful information. So generally, a "good" score may be good enough for admission to one dental school but below the cut-off of another. The best way for your sister to find out is to consult directly the dental institution to which she intends to apply. If you need further information, you might find our compilation helpful about what is a good DAT score and the average DAT score and GPA of each dental school in the US: http://www.dat-prep.com/dat-scores-for-dental-schools#averagegoodandhighdatscoresI was just wondering, whats good/bad/decent. And what is a DAT score of 18 (overall I guess it's called?)? My sister is Pre-Dental and got an 18, so I was just wondering. Thanks!
Oooops! Why didn't I notice that? This is so embarrassing! LOL
Not as "embarrassing" as some of the information on your website.
Not as "embarrassing" as some of the information on your website.
Not as "embarrassing" as some of the information on your website.
doc toothache is an *****hole. If as much time was spent practicing instead of on SDN making fun of pre dents doc toothache would be a rich person.
Not as "embarrassing" as some of the information on your website.
Not as "embarrassing" as some of the information on your website.
doc toothache is an *****hole. If as much time was spent practicing instead of on SDN making fun of pre dents doc toothache would be a rich person.
You are too kind.
Doc T strikes again!
doc toothache is an *****hole. If as much time was spent practicing instead of on SDN making fun of pre dents doc toothache would be a rich person.
It's pretty freaking impressive how easy it is to get into a great dental school if you hit the books and limit the college partying.
ARE you serious? 22 is new good??? or is it just SDN? This is very discouraging. I have 22 but it might look not as good to D school before.22+ is the new "good". 19-21 is the new "decent"
I had a 22aa, and although it was never explicitly brought up at interviews, I still was offered 10, despite my less than stellar oGPA. Don't fret, you're all good.ARE you serious? 22 is new good??? or is it just SDN? This is very discouraging. I have 22 but it might look not as good to D school before.
ARE you serious? 22 is new good??? or is it just SDN? This is very discouraging. I have 22 but it might look not as good to D school before.
I had a 22aa, and although it was never explicitly brought up at interviews, I still was offered 10, despite my less than stellar oGPA. Don't fret, you're all good.
Hey I know this post is kind of old, but if you do end up reading this, what was your overall and science GPA? I got a 22AA/22TS, but it's no joke when I say I have less than stellar GPA. Just barely hitting 3.0 science and 3.3 overall. @HaverfoodsDDS you're information would be helpful too. I'm applying this year for the second time, last year I had 20AA/18TS and I received 0 interviews.
I had a very high GPA - a little over a 4.0 for both science and overall - but regardless a 22AA/TS will get you some recognition. You may not get interviews at everywhere you'd like but you should definitely get SOME. Someone please feel free to correct me If I'm wrong, but I could have sworn Doc has posted a link somewhere that says around 75% of applicants with a 21+AA get accepted regardless of their GPA.
They like to see improvements. If you raised your GPA, that will look very good. I think you're fineI've been wondering the same thing.. my GPA is not too stellar (mostly because I was an underachieving freshman and hit sophomore slump pretty bad... but I pretty much pulled my GPA from a 3.1 to a 3.55 in 1.5 years). My DAT score is a 26AA/26TS/21PAT. I was just wondering if schools look at overall trends in GPA and can tell (and hopefully appreciate) a steady increase over the years?
I hate to say it but it's true. My family member stays in touch with the dean of her dental program and they're telling her that they are accepting more students than before with a 22 - 23 rather than the average 19. It does make it a lot more disheartening to hear that especially when that's turning into the new good score while a 19 - 21 is now a decent score.ARE you serious? 22 is new good??? or is it just SDN? This is very discouraging. I have 22 but it might look not as good to D school before.
What dental program is that? The average has gone up every year and I've heard this as well from NOVA.I hate to say it but it's true. My family member stays in touch with the dean of her dental program and they're telling her that they are accepting more students than before with a 22 - 23 rather than the average 19. It does make it a lot more disheartening to hear that especially when that's turning into the new good score while a 19 - 21 is now a decent score.
This is from Columbia University. I believe that Columbia currently has an average DAT score of 23 for accepted dental students.What dental program is that? The average has gone up every year and I've heard this as well from NOVA.
This is two year old information, but I had pretty much your exact same qualifications. 22aa, 22ts, and 20 pat. Science GPA of 3.05 and overall of 3.29. You might have a tough time. I was lucky enough to have gotten a volunteer position in the clinics at NYU beginning the summer I applies and continuing through the year. I was able to present 3 letters of recommendation from NYU faculty and the director of admissions saw my face often. I know my interviewer recommended me so in one of our conversations during the year. NYU was the only interview I got, and even then I only got in off the wait list. You'll probably get an interview somewhere due to your DAT scores. Show genuine interest without appearing desperate to give yourself the best shot.Hey I know this post is kind of old, but if you do end up reading this, what was your overall and science GPA? I got a 22AA/22TS, but it's no joke when I say I have less than stellar GPA. Just barely hitting 3.0 science and 3.3 overall. @HaverfoodsDDS you're information would be helpful too. I'm applying this year for the second time, last year I had 20AA/18TS and I received 0 interviews.
This is from Columbia University. I believe that Columbia currently has an average DAT score of 23 for accepted dental students.
Just at a quick glance, those numbers put you solidly in the "competitive" category, even for Columbia or UCLA. Couple those stats with some good life experiences that you can discuss during interviews and that's a recipe for success.I wonder 22ts 21aa 26pa with 3.57 would be decent for many schools ( of course excluding columbia or ucla..) It seems like a lot of school does not weigh much on PA...other than PA, my numbers seem to be average. Getting into dantal schools is becomming more competitive than ever....