pigeon34 Posted August 9, 2020 Report Share Posted August 9, 2020 I was wondering if it was worth it to apply with a 126 in CARS? I am non-SWOMEN and my mcat CP and BB are well above the past year's cut-offs so they shouldn't be a problem. My 2Y GPA is also well above 3.7. I am hoping that this cycle may be more "lenient" considering the implications of COVID-19. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trunkate Posted August 9, 2020 Report Share Posted August 9, 2020 There's no way of knowing if the cutoff will drop to 126 this year, but it is possible. I'd apply if I were you seeing as you meet all the other cutoffs. You don't want to be beating yourself up in January if you don't apply and find out the cutoff dropped. pigeon34 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MedicineLCS Posted August 9, 2020 Report Share Posted August 9, 2020 It's your money but I kinda doubt it. The cutoffs are set based on the applicant pool, and going from a 127 to 126 represents going from the 82nd to 72nd percentile, which is a far bigger jump then going from 130 (98th) to 129 (95th), or even 130 (98th) to 128 (90th). There's always a possibility, but don't get your hopes up. pigeon34 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrOtter Posted August 9, 2020 Report Share Posted August 9, 2020 Western's MCAT cut-offs tend to be quite stable. They had been before the incorporation of the aABS and they have been since aABS too. So I wouldn't waste my money if I were you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amilucky Posted August 9, 2020 Report Share Posted August 9, 2020 22 minutes ago, DrOtter said: Western's MCAT cut-offs tend to be quite stable. They had been before the incorporation of the aABS and they have been since aABS too. So I wouldn't waste my money if I were you. Adding on to this question, do you think it's worth it to apply with a 127? I'm not sure if its worth the effort of writing those 8 essays if the 127 was just a weird blip in the trend of being 128+ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrOtter Posted August 9, 2020 Report Share Posted August 9, 2020 8 minutes ago, Amilucky said: Adding on to this question, do you think it's worth it to apply with a 127? I'm not sure if its worth the effort of writing those 8 essays if the 127 was just a weird blip in the trend of being 128+ 127 is right at the cutoff so I personally think it will be worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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