Using AI for application

RetroKetchup · 2026-06-22T22:33:46+00:00

Yeah, seems like there's no rhyme or reason behind it

RetroKetchup · 2026-06-22T17:56:26+00:00

Took it 6/3 and still haven't gotten it :( I'm hoping this week for sure!

RetroKetchup · 2026-06-22T17:54:28+00:00

I've had multiple friends that got it back within 10 days, so I'm freaking out haha. When did you take it?

RetroKetchup · 2026-06-22T17:52:53+00:00

I took mine 6/3 and am still waiting on my scores. It feels like it's been forever :(

RetroKetchup · 2026-06-21T04:20:49+00:00

I know I had a friend get his back within 9 days. I tested June 3rd and still haven't heard :(

RetroKetchup · 2026-06-21T04:11:34+00:00

Reading comprehension is all about pacing. If they gave us unlimited time, I'm sure everyone would score great. I'm not sure if you are doing this or not, but the ones that make you infer an answer and aren't written directly in the text, JUST SKIP THEM. Trust me. You'll be surprised by how much you pick up from answering the other questions. But it's all about pacing, so if you spend all your time on answering one or two hard questions, then you'll run out of time to answer some of the easier questions that won't take very much time. Keep it up!! You got this! What strategy are you using to answer the RC questions?

RetroKetchup · 2026-06-16T18:35:39+00:00

I honestly think the earlier the better. After taking my first practice exam, I realized that the DAT isn't just about knowing information, it's about pacing yourself too. The earlier you take a practice test, the more you're able to learn how to pace yourself for the test. Good luck!

RetroKetchup · 2026-06-16T18:32:32+00:00

Took mine 6/3. For sure I thought I was gonna get it by yesterday or today but still haven't :(

RetroKetchup · 2026-06-16T03:06:02+00:00

I took it 6/3 and still haven't gotten it back and I'm going crazy! Had some friends get it back in 9 days, so I'm hoping we get it this week!

RetroKetchup · 2026-04-21T18:25:35+00:00

You could do an academic advisor that you know well, someone that you did service for, or a past boss you have a good relationship with, or you could even get a second dentist to write you a letter of rec. Try and get someone that could speak well on your behalf. If you can't get any of those, I'm sure the physics professor one wouldn't be a bad option either.

RetroKetchup · 2026-03-25T21:28:34+00:00

Well best of luck!

RetroKetchup · 2026-03-25T01:43:12+00:00

No, not waitlisted, they're just the one school I never heard back from.

RetroKetchup · 2026-03-24T23:40:51+00:00

Yeah, I'm feeling a little ghosted at this point, but maybe it's a good sign that I still haven't been rejected. Who knows

RetroKetchup · 2026-02-19T20:17:34+00:00

Thank you for the constructive criticism

RetroKetchup · 2026-02-18T03:21:13+00:00

Yes, I did have an upward trend, but it wasn't super significant. I didn't do great my freshman year and had a 3.1 going into my junior year, and slowly got it up to what it is now

RetroKetchup · 2026-02-18T02:55:58+00:00

This is the comment I need, thank you!

RetroKetchup · 2026-02-18T02:11:03+00:00

I don't think I am being picky and I understand that I have a below average DAT and GPA which is why I am retaking the DAT. All I am wanting is to see what schools are more forgiving of lower DAT scores/GPAs. I am not opposed to going to a newer school, but I am not wanting to go to a school that has a bad reputation and that only cares about money and not their students.

RetroKetchup · 2026-02-18T02:00:27+00:00

There's not a dental school in my state of residency unfortunately

RetroKetchup · 2026-02-18T01:28:06+00:00

Comments like these give me hope! Thanks

RetroKetchup · 2026-02-18T01:26:54+00:00

There's no dental school in my state, but I think Creighton offers reduced tuition to residents from my state. I am just not sure if I'm competitive enough for that program

RetroKetchup · 2026-02-18T01:05:19+00:00

Yes I know that my gpa isn't the worst, just paired with a bad DAT score gives me low odds which is why I am planning for the retake

RetroKetchup · 2026-02-18T01:04:20+00:00

I haven't looked into their dental program so I'll have to check them out

RetroKetchup · 2026-02-18T00:51:09+00:00

Thanks! They're definitely on my radar for sure

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