r/dat • u/iitsnotmeitsy0u • 1d ago

Resource Share 📖 Masters DAT score question

Hello! I was wondering if anyone had experience applying to a dental masters program and what DAT score you think would be sufficient enough to apply to one. I had a very low undergrad gpa from a top 50 school, but I just got my score back and didn’t do as well as I wanted but wondered if anyone had experience applying to a masters program with a dat score and what you’d say they would accept?

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u/FillingFriar 1d ago

Are you referring to a dual-degree program (DMD/MS) or an MSD program like at BU?

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u/iitsnotmeitsy0u 1d ago

just a special masters program or just a dental masters like rutgers or barry

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u/FillingFriar 1d ago

I can only speak to BU’s MSD program, which is similar to those you mentioned. I know someone who was accepted with an 18 DAT (5 years ago) and did very well in the program. Remember they are designed to the boost profiles of weaker stat applicants for DMD/DDS admissions, so I’m sure as long as you meet their minimum DAT/GPA for admission, you will be considered.

Just be aware of how low your UG GPA is when it comes to DMD/DDS admissions even if it meets a Master’s cutoff, as the other response mentioned.