What MCAT score should we be aiming for?

[THX]

I'm just wondering what MCAT score one should be aiming for, ie. the lowest one can get and still meet the cut-offs (but, obviously, the higher we get the better). I was under the impression that this was 32Q or so. But I've been hearing that it is more in the 30 range, can someone shed some light on this?

[Kuantum]

I'm under the impression that 10/10/10/Q will get you in the door at most places, 11/10/11/Q is a little better. Ideally though, the higher the better. But try to aim for double digits in every section.

[luxman226]

A higher score at the first time will surely help to impress the selectors.

[The Law]

At almost every school in Canada, once you make the minimums there's no real difference whether you have a 45T or a 35Q. Some schools though, the higher the better.

[sbrugby]

I'm under the impression that 10/10/10/Q will get you in the door at most places, 11/10/11/Q is a little better. Ideally though, the higher the better. But try to aim for double digits in every section.

 

Pretty much what Kuantum said.

 

Just do your best... since your scores will likely fall within a certain range, aiming for say 10 10 10 Q might not be good, because you might hit your bottom range during the actual MCAT. I'd try to aim for a range where 10's are at the bottom of that range.

[Alastriss]

you shud aim for a 45T!, but not get upset if you can't get that 45T and scored in the low 30s instead, given the areas as well balanced

[sickgirl]

using AAMC practice tests, my PS range was 10-11. i never got lower than a 10 in the practice tests. i ended up getting an 8 on the real thing.

 

my VR range was 11-13 and my BS range was 11-14. i ended up with a 13 and 14 on those, respectively.

[a41]

A higher score at the first time will surely help to impress the selectors.

 

Whoa the prof posted in a different thread!