Nova Southeastern Dental School Mock Interview
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Question 29 of 40
What was your DAT score? Were you happy with it?
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Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
Your DAT (Dental Admission Test) score is between 1-30, with 30 being the highest possible mark. While your interviewers have access to your DAT scores as part of your application process, your interviewers want to know how you felt about the score.
Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
"I scored 22 in my DAT, which landed me in the 98th percentile. I am thrilled with this score because I studied hard and felt that I was rewarded for my diligence."
Ryan Brunner has over ten years of experience recruiting, interviewing, and hiring candidates in the healthcare, public service, and private manufacturing/distribution industries.
Keep your answer straightforward and concise while being honest about your thoughts on your DAT score. As a baseline, a DAT score of 17-18 is typically considered average. A Dental Admission Test score of 19-20 is good, and a score of 22 is considered very high.
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