jordandental Posted October 31, 2016 Report Share Posted October 31, 2016 Like the title says I didn't do so great on the PAT. Here are my scores: RC: 22 - 74th percentileBio: 24 - 89th percentileGC: 23 - 92nd percentilePAT: 17 - 24th percentile TS: 23 - 92nd percentileAA: 23 - 90th percentile I was wondering if anyone thinks there is a point in applying to Schulich dentistry given in there FAQ section it says "For the past several years, a score of at least 18/30 or higher has been required, although this minimum score on the DAT is subject to change depending on the quality of the applicant pool. " I wasn't able to find out if U of T has a similar policy, so any clarification would really help. Thanks in advance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UFT2021 Posted October 31, 2016 Report Share Posted October 31, 2016 Like the title says I didn't do so great on the PAT. Here are my scores: RC: 22 - 74th percentile Bio: 24 - 89th percentile GC: 23 - 92nd percentile PAT: 17 - 24th percentile TS: 23 - 92nd percentile AA: 23 - 90th percentile I was wondering if anyone thinks there is a point in applying to Schulich dentistry given in there FAQ section it says "For the past several years, a score of at least 18/30 or higher has been required, although this minimum score on the DAT is subject to change depending on the quality of the applicant pool. " I wasn't able to find out if U of T has a similar policy, so any clarification would really help. Thanks in advance! This would depend on your GPA for U of T and % for Western Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DentHope2021 Posted October 31, 2016 Report Share Posted October 31, 2016 Like the title says I didn't do so great on the PAT. Here are my scores: RC: 22 - 74th percentile Bio: 24 - 89th percentile GC: 23 - 92nd percentile PAT: 17 - 24th percentile TS: 23 - 92nd percentile AA: 23 - 90th percentile I was wondering if anyone thinks there is a point in applying to Schulich dentistry given in there FAQ section it says "For the past several years, a score of at least 18/30 or higher has been required, although this minimum score on the DAT is subject to change depending on the quality of the applicant pool. " I wasn't able to find out if U of T has a similar policy, so any clarification would really help. Thanks in advance! UWO only looks at your RC score and AA post interview so you're fine. Depending on your GPA, you may also get an interview at UofT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zaandrei. Posted October 31, 2016 Report Share Posted October 31, 2016 That could change in the upcoming cycle ^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DentHope2021 Posted November 1, 2016 Report Share Posted November 1, 2016 That could change in the upcoming cycle ^ The website still says this so are you referring to next years application cycle? Currently, we do not utilize the results of the Perceptual Ability or Manual Dexterity sections of the test in our admissions process. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UFT2021 Posted November 1, 2016 Report Share Posted November 1, 2016 The website still says this so are you referring to next years application cycle? Currently, we do not utilize the results of the Perceptual Ability or Manual Dexterity sections of the test in our admissions process. What does UWO look for pre-interview, in determining who gets interviews? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DentHope2021 Posted November 1, 2016 Report Share Posted November 1, 2016 What does UWO look for pre-interview, in determining who gets interviews? They look at your GPA, ABS/PS, and RC score from your DAT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prof.A.DumbleDore Posted November 1, 2016 Report Share Posted November 1, 2016 I did not study for the PAT as I was only applying to Schulich. If I recall I had a very low score and it was not a factor when I applied. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
member_225 Posted November 1, 2016 Report Share Posted November 1, 2016 I did not study for the PAT as I was only applying to Schulich. If I recall I had a very low score and it was not a factor when I applied. Do you remember what score you got without studying? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shm Posted November 1, 2016 Report Share Posted November 1, 2016 For UofT, I think you might be able to get an interview, but that will highly depend on your GPA. Maybe try looking at the UofT interview and acceptance threads? For Schulich, it didn't matter for last cycle. I think it might change this year regarding how they select interview candidates (this is my assumption based on the prof's comments). If you can afford it though, I would apply, you never know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UFT2021 Posted November 1, 2016 Report Share Posted November 1, 2016 They look at your GPA, ABS/PS, and RC score from your DAT oh, but someone just said that RC scores are not looked at Pre-Interview. And only looked at post-interview. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c2j Posted November 1, 2016 Report Share Posted November 1, 2016 oh, but someone just said that RC scores are not looked at Pre-Interview. And only looked at post-interview. I think their website says they look at RC pre-interview, then AA post-interview. Correct me if I am wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jordandental Posted November 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2016 Thanks for the info, just confirmed with western and they said that section of the FAQ section was meant only for RC to be at least 18/30. My GPA for all 4 years was a 3.75 (still need to do the calculation for the two best years, but it should be around 3.80-3.90 range). I'm going to apply regardless to U of T as well, like shm said you never know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jordandental Posted November 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2016 Btw does anyone know the length or character limit for Western's personal statement? I tried looking it up but couldn't find any info on it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prof.A.DumbleDore Posted November 1, 2016 Report Share Posted November 1, 2016 Do you remember what score you got without studying? Sorry, I can't remember. It was low though as I didn't even bother answering the questions. I just randomly filled in answers so I could take a break for the next session. It didn't seem to effect my application though so Western doesn't look at it all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
member_225 Posted November 1, 2016 Report Share Posted November 1, 2016 Sorry, I can't remember. It was low though as I didn't even bother answering the questions. I just randomly filled in answers so I could take a break for the next session. It didn't seem to effect my application though so Western doesn't look at it all. Ok, because I'm aiming to get about 16 on the PAT and I'm not studying for one section. Did you get below 15? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kentucky Fried Blaziken Posted November 3, 2016 Report Share Posted November 3, 2016 I probably studied PAT the second most after chemistry, did very good in percentile (99%) but pretty bad in raw mark (22), no one got higher than 23. The mark curve is rigged af don't bother studying it if you don't need it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DentHope2021 Posted December 19, 2016 Report Share Posted December 19, 2016 That could change in the upcoming cycle ^ You were right.... Note: Effective the 2017-18 application cycle for entry in September 2018 all sections of the DAT test may be considered in the selection process with the exception of the Manual Dexterity section. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prof.A.DumbleDore Posted December 19, 2016 Report Share Posted December 19, 2016 You were right.... Note: Effective the 2017-18 application cycle for entry in September 2018 all sections of the DAT test may be considered in the selection process with the exception of the Manual Dexterity section. Wow that sucks lol. But I guess it's getting so competitive they had to add another hurdle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zaandrei. Posted December 19, 2016 Report Share Posted December 19, 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDSER Posted December 19, 2016 Report Share Posted December 19, 2016 Schulich needs to chill on adding all these extra rules lmao Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DentHope2021 Posted December 19, 2016 Report Share Posted December 19, 2016 Schulich needs to chill on adding all these extra rules lmao New rules, new admin staff, new interview style...what could possibly be next? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zaandrei. Posted December 19, 2016 Report Share Posted December 19, 2016 Level playing field for everyone...Just be awesome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDSER Posted December 19, 2016 Report Share Posted December 19, 2016 Hahah well this is my second and last cycle applying anyway, so these rules won't effect me. I just feel bad for the future applicants, its getting ridiculous Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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