so I retook the MCAT and went from low 490s to a 501. Would you all suggest applying next cycle. I have a 3.5 GPA with strong activities and volunteering. I want to attend an allopathic school. Do you think I have a chance of getting in somewhere.
If you're AA, then around 67% of people who had similar numbers as you were accepted into at least one medical school, according to historic AAMC data (full disclosure, using the Lizzy M calc). Really, it would depend on what your trends look like. If I were you, I would go back to school and take some upper level bio classes, making sure to keep a 4.0. At least 8 courses over 4 semesters would give people a good idea that you will be able to handle difficult coursework. So if you did well senior year, then just take a year to beef up your GPA. But definitely will need a compelling story and great references.