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HongHongHong Posted June 3, 2020 Report Share Posted June 3, 2020 @hopefullyme I think the people who get in with a low MCAT have stronger GPAs that balance that out. To be honest, however: an MCAT sitting versus finals season both involve very similar elements (taking a test under pressure). Unlike finals, an MCAT can be retaken many times without penalization from UBC, so in my mind, an MCAT is more practical to do well on because it's simply something that can be retaken as many times as needed. @offmychestplease did mention that there was someone who got in with a 503, I'd be very interested to see their other stats to see how they balanced out the weakness in their MCAT. On the opposite end of the spectrum, I've heard from some people who haven't gotten in and attribute it to their weak MCAT. So unless the rest of your application glows, the MCAT requires the least amount of time to improve (~3 months during the summer vs 1+ additional year of classes vs 1+ year of "long-term" extracurriculars), I would say: improve it. makeitraincouver, hopefullyme and 24KaratPureAu 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pterygoid Posted June 3, 2020 Report Share Posted June 3, 2020 Another factor seems to be whether you enrolled and did well in their 'strongly recommended' science courses. "Courses in biology, chemistry and biochemistry are strongly recommended but are not required for application. All applicants are expected to demonstrate proficiency in these areas through coursework and/or MCAT scores." hopefullyme 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anon123456 Posted June 4, 2020 Report Share Posted June 4, 2020 @hopefullyme I've never posted on here before, but I had very similar worries while applying and thought I could provide a little hope. I'm IP and was just accepted this year (on my 2nd application) with a 506 MCAT (128 CARS). I'm not really sure what my GPA was, because I did an exchange semester and did a MSc at universities with different scales, but my cGPA for undergrad (minus my exchange) was around 3.7 on a 4.3 scale, with a strong upward trend. During my first application cycle, my AQ score was ~25. I have always thought of my extracurriculars as my biggest strength, and am very aware that my academics are below the average accepted applicant. However, I also truly believe that, once a certain academic threshold is met, the personality, values, and experiences of an applicant are WAY more important and indicative of a good clinician. For my 2nd application, I completely rewrote my extracurriculars, which I think got me an interview, and I felt really good about the interview. I know it can be daunting, and I was fully prepared to re-write the MCAT (because mine expires this summer), but if this is your dream career, I'm proof that a bad MCAT doesn't necessariy preclude you from acceptance (with a ton of luck involved!). Good luck, and I hope this helps! tryingtrying, nontrad&rural, Rusty Verdigris and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Medddddd Posted June 9, 2020 Report Share Posted June 9, 2020 I did :)))) IP applicant 3.75-3.8 ish gpa and 507 (I can;t remember if its 507 or 508 lol) MCAT. Had good ECs but honestly nothing crazy. Dont give up!! hopefullyme 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popfossa Posted June 13, 2020 Report Share Posted June 13, 2020 I got in off the waitlist OOP with a 504 (125 CARS)! So there is definitely hope if you have a low MCAT score. In terms of reference my GPA was 92% and I had a good variety of ECs. hopefullyme and TheToothFairy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginny Midgeon Posted June 13, 2020 Report Share Posted June 13, 2020 IP here. I got in this year with a 505 MCAT and 83% aGPA. My NAQ definitely carried me. So it's possible to get in with a low MCAT (and low GPA, too)! Dr. Tenma, Ss123toy, Medddddd and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Anon Ymous Posted Tuesday at 04:47 PM Report Share Posted Tuesday at 04:47 PM On 6/13/2020 at 8:44 AM, Ginny Midgeon said: IP here. I got in this year with a 505 MCAT and 83% aGPA. My NAQ definitely carried me. So it's possible to get in with a low MCAT (and low GPA, too)! This really gives hope-- might I ask if you were rural or an irregular pathway? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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