Bombed MCAT -- Chances?

[Wannabedoc89]

I scored a 26Q (8 PS, 8 VR, 10 BS). This was disappointing after averaging 29-31 on 5 consecutive exams before the real test. I know the initial response will be to tell me to retake the exam, but I have already made a commitment to my employer to work this summer. Restarting the whole MCAT process is also something I don't really want to do.my state I'm an OK resident. Do I have a chance of acceptance at Oklahoma with a good gpa/bad MCAT?

I've researched Osteopathic medicine and OMM is not something that really interests me, so I'd really prefer OUHSC acceptance if I can.

My cGPA is 3.86. My major is Business, but I have a sGPA: 3.91 (All A's, but one B in a chem II class that I got an 89% in!!). I've taken several upper level to prove my abilities (biochem, genetics, cell and molec, physiology).

I have outstanding ECs and have excellent LOR from Mayo trained immunologist who has been a mentor for me. Here are some of my EC:

-Medical mission trip to Colombia
-Medical mission trip to Bolivia
-Medical mission trip to Honduras
-100+ volunteering hours in Emergency room
-200+ shadowing hours
-Serve on leadership staff at a local church based youth ministry
-Served as officer for several pre-health organizations

I have been told my multiple editors in the pre-health department that my personal statement is above average in expressing my desires to pursue medicine.

Thank you for any advice or encouraging acetodal evidence!

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[sliceofbread136]

26 is probably too low for MD, but you can try. You should be good for DO, but you need a DO LOR.

 

[Yoseph101]

Get out of your commitment to your employer and restudy for the MCAT

Future Career > Summer Job

 

[Davidasaurus]

Get out of your commitment to your employer and restudy for the MCAT

Future Career > Summer Job

This.

Talk with your employer and tell them of your predicament, I'm sure they'll be understanding.