Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry states on their Postbaccalaureate Admissions page, "Have an academic average score of 18 on DAT. However, a DAT is not required but it is preferred."
The interviewers want to know your DAT score and how you felt about the score. Most students take their DAT exam in the spring of their junior year of undergrad study or the summer between their junior and senior years. If you've already taken your DAT (Dental Admission Test) and passed, inform your interviewer of the score received. Keep your answer straightforward and concise. If you haven't taken it, here's what you need to know.
Your DAT (Dental Admission Test) score is calculated between 1-30, with 30 being the highest possible mark. The DAT tests students on Reading Comprehension, Quantitative Reasoning, Biology, General Chemistry, and Organic Chemistry. Your overall score is calculated from your score in all five categories and then rounded up to the nearest average. Looking at national DAT averages, a 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.
