gnatcatcher Posted October 15, 2019 Report Share Posted October 15, 2019 Just got my score back and it’s 509 with the following breakdown: C/P: 128 CARS: 127 B/B: 128 P/S: 126 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butterfly_ Posted October 15, 2019 Report Share Posted October 15, 2019 I got into medical school with a cumulative score lower than yours but higher CARs. If you’re confident you can obtain a higher score, especially in CARs, then it may be a good idea to retake and increase your chances. If you hate the exam and can’t bother to take it again, it also wouldn’t be unreasonable to apply with the scores you currently have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trunkate Posted October 15, 2019 Report Share Posted October 15, 2019 The only place you're barred from applying to would be Western. I think you'll just make the cutoffs for Queens. Your 127 CARS makes Mac more difficult for you, but if you have a strong GPA and do well in the CASPER, you should still be able to get an interview. Retake if you think you can do better in CARS to unlock Western and improve your chances at Mac, otherwise you're gucci for other Ontario schools. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gnatcatcher Posted October 15, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2019 54 minutes ago, Trunkate said: The only place you're barred from applying to would be Western. I think you'll just make the cutoffs for Queens. Your 127 CARS makes Mac more difficult for you, but if you have a strong GPA and do well in the CASPER, you should still be able to get an interview. Retake if you think you can do better in CARS to unlock Western and improve your chances at Mac, otherwise you're gucci for other Ontario schools. I thought queens needs 515+? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMislove Posted October 15, 2019 Report Share Posted October 15, 2019 7 minutes ago, gnatcatcher said: I thought queens needs 515+? Negative. Queens is a Black box, I didn’t have 515, among numerous others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trunkate Posted October 15, 2019 Report Share Posted October 15, 2019 37 minutes ago, gnatcatcher said: I thought queens needs 515+? We don't know exactly what the cutoff is, but if you look at past interview invite and acceptance threads, the lowest accepted total score is usually ~508 I think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gnatcatcher Posted October 15, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2019 49 minutes ago, Trunkate said: We don't know exactly what the cutoff is, but if you look at past interview invite and acceptance threads, the lowest accepted total score is usually ~508 I think Most people have astronomically high scores in that thread lol. I feel fucked Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gnatcatcher Posted October 15, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2019 I’m a loser and a failure and an incel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdplsacceptme Posted October 15, 2019 Report Share Posted October 15, 2019 6 minutes ago, gnatcatcher said: I’m a loser and a failure and an incel. I dont think its fair to beat yourself down over a "low" mcat score. You should still apply and see what happens. Dont compare yourself to others! Also theres no harm in retaking the MCAT, most people retake it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sickofitall Posted October 15, 2019 Report Share Posted October 15, 2019 14 minutes ago, gnatcatcher said: I’m a loser and a failure and an incel. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conbrio Posted October 15, 2019 Report Share Posted October 15, 2019 27 minutes ago, gnatcatcher said: Most people have astronomically high scores in that thread lol. I feel fucked It's just a cutoff tho. So it doesn't matter how high their scores are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiconC Posted October 15, 2019 Report Share Posted October 15, 2019 18 minutes ago, gnatcatcher said: I’m a loser and a failure and an incel. Holy shit bro. Are you seriously feeling really down? Cause we can give u a boost if u need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trunkate Posted October 15, 2019 Report Share Posted October 15, 2019 19 minutes ago, gnatcatcher said: I’m a loser and a failure and an incel. lol wtf? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gnatcatcher Posted October 16, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2019 6 hours ago, LiconC said: Holy shit bro. Are you seriously feeling really down? Cause we can give u a boost if u need. Feeling suicidal (not actually) but you know what I mean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sickofitall Posted October 16, 2019 Report Share Posted October 16, 2019 12 hours ago, gnatcatcher said: Feeling suicidal (not actually) but you know what I mean In all seriousness self care is important. Try not to forget that. If you feel overwhelmed there isn’t any shame in talking to someone. Hope you feel better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gnatcatcher Posted October 16, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2019 wait so what MCAT is needed for queens? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuestionsAbound Posted October 16, 2019 Report Share Posted October 16, 2019 17 minutes ago, gnatcatcher said: wait so what MCAT is needed for queens? https://meds.queensu.ca/academics/undergraduate/prospective-students/applying/method-selection It’s not published. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gnatcatcher Posted October 16, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2019 5 minutes ago, QuestionsAbound said: https://meds.queensu.ca/academics/undergraduate/prospective-students/applying/method-selection It’s not published. i know but what's the general consensus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chkchkchickens Posted October 17, 2019 Report Share Posted October 17, 2019 Hey man, instead of looking at the forums here, go to the admissions websites and look at average scores of the last few admission cycles for several different schools. Not all Ontario schools post their stats, but other schools will give you a general idea of what people are getting. Of course people who did really well are going to post their scores on the forum--why would an average applicant tell you what they got? Your scores are not bad -- Honestly. The issue is you are pretty average for an IP applicant, and a little low for OOP. These scores will not condemn you, but they won't give you a ton of points. You can take your chances and apply to see what the admissions office thinks of you if you think the rest of your application is ready to go. It won't hurt you to rewrite (I would be more worried about your 126 P/S than a 127 CARS. Your CARS is pretty close). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MedicineLCS Posted October 17, 2019 Report Share Posted October 17, 2019 53 minutes ago, chkchkchickens said: The issue is you are pretty average for an IP applicant, and a little low for OOP. Not to make OP feel worse, but the last year we have CMES data for says the Ontario average admitted MCAT was a 514 (128.65/127.77/128.94/129.00). From 2017/2018 with an incomplete dataset admittedly. Don't put too much stock into one bad test, 127 CARS is already decent, so you could rewrite and improve the other sections and be above average with less effort than someone starting fresh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gnatcatcher Posted October 17, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2019 3 hours ago, MedicineLCS said: Not to make OP feel worse, but the last year we have CMES data for says the Ontario average admitted MCAT was a 514 (128.65/127.77/128.94/129.00). From 2017/2018 with an incomplete dataset admittedly. Don't put too much stock into one bad test, 127 CARS is already decent, so you could rewrite and improve the other sections and be above average with less effort than someone starting fresh. Yeah it’s just going to be a pain to fit a rewrite into my plans since I already spent one summer on MCAT. Does 514 mean the MCAT is used competitively? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gnatcatcher Posted October 17, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2019 4 hours ago, chkchkchickens said: Hey man, instead of looking at the forums here, go to the admissions websites and look at average scores of the last few admission cycles for several different schools. Not all Ontario schools post their stats, but other schools will give you a general idea of what people are getting. Of course people who did really well are going to post their scores on the forum--why would an average applicant tell you what they got? Your scores are not bad -- Honestly. The issue is you are pretty average for an IP applicant, and a little low for OOP. These scores will not condemn you, but they won't give you a ton of points. You can take your chances and apply to see what the admissions office thinks of you if you think the rest of your application is ready to go. It won't hurt you to rewrite (I would be more worried about your 126 P/S than a 127 CARS. Your CARS is pretty close). I don’t know why my PS is lower. I didn’t find the section particularly difficult on test day. I thought it was easy actually. Ohwell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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