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[Moko]

Hi everyone! GPA and clinical experience wise, I feel like I'm competitive, but my MCAT scores are definitely the weaker parts of my app. Unfortunately, I scored a 504 on both my MCATs from Aug 2021 and Mar 2022. I decided to apply this cycle rather than rush another MCAT attempt in order to get my app complete in time. I was also not sure whether or not I wanted to take another gap year because I'd like to be able to start med school sooner than later. Fortunately, I've received interview invites to two DO schools. Especially because I now work full time, I'm not sure whether or not I should skip another MCAT and do my best this cycle, or if I should continue with my app and start studying for a third MCAT retake. Any advice as to if I should prep for another MCAT and why? Also, my stats were on another post in the past if ya'll want to take a look for more details. Thanks in advance!

Did you study your hardest for your two prior MCAT retakes? If so, the 504 scores are likely representative of your knowledge base and test-taking abilities. However, if not, then you could do your best this cycle and plan on retaking your MCAT in Spring 2023 if you do not have an acceptance by that time. Just my thoughts.

Link to OP's stats/background

 

[Putkernerinthehall]

To avoid having to dig around, what are your overall and science GPAs? Can you also post your school list ?

 

[s432000]

Did you study your hardest for your two prior MCAT retakes? If so, the 504 scores are likely representative of your knowledge base and test-taking abilities. However, if not, then you could do your best this cycle and plan on retaking your MCAT in Spring 2023 if you do not have an acceptance by that time. Just my thoughts.

Link to OP's stats/background

On my first attempt, I focused too much on memorization and on the second attempt, I felt much more comfortable and knew why a lot of the right answers were right and why the wrong answers were wrong on practice problems and exams. Overall, I was doing really well on my practice aamc exams ranging from 512-519. However, there was a very loud party in my apartment complex (perfect timing) the night before my exam so didn’t sleep well at all. The morning of my exam, I felt exhausted but figured I wanted to just get it out of the way.

To plan for a retake, would studying starting around this October and taking the exam late March to April 2023 be doable while working 40 hours a week?

 

[s432000]

To avoid having to dig around, what are your overall and science GPAs? Can you also post your school list ?

I felt like I should’ve linked it because I underestimated how much I’ve posted.

WAMC/School List Help: TX, 3.79, 504, ORM

Hi everyone, I am a Texas resident and would prefer staying in Texas but my MCAT score has resulted in me wanting to adjust my school list to include more DO schools. All help would be greatly appreciated! cGPA: 3.79 and sGPA: 3.70 and Texas cGPA: 3.83 sGPA: 3.77 MCAT score 504 (C/P: 126, CARS...

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Thanks Moko for posting the link to my stats and school list!

 

[Angus Avagadro]

Many schools average mcat scores so you might get a 515, but your avg score would be a 507. Something to consider. You are in range for DO schools.

 

[Pillar Prep]

You are definitely in range for DO, as long as you are happy to go to DO school, do not retake!