n00b Posted March 16, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2008 Yeah, I'm just at the minimum for VR and BS, and Writing. Even a 1 point upgrade would kill my chances. And a lot of non-Ontario schools need a higher MCAT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-Stark Posted March 16, 2008 Report Share Posted March 16, 2008 Really? I was just looking at the UofA site and it says that the average results for *successful* applicants are 11 for each of PS and BS, 10 for VR, and Q for WS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n00b Posted March 16, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2008 Being average sucks, unless it's just used as a cutoff only. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-Stark Posted March 16, 2008 Report Share Posted March 16, 2008 Well, the MCAT is typically only more relevant at the first stage (getting an interview). If it's "good enough", that's usually enough. At Dal, for example, they don't give MCAT results above a 36 any greater weighting in the overall score - a 33Q would still be quite competitive anywhere, and enough to get interviews, though perhaps not in a few cases where being OOP would be a disadvantage. If you can get to that stage, I think that's all that really matters. Of course, I haven't actually gotten in anywhere yet, but if your other stats are similar to (or better than!) mine, you shouldn't have much trouble getting at least three interviews, which provides a much better than even chance of getting at least one offer. But, if you think that you'd definitely be able to better on the MCAT a second time, you might as well go for it - that is, unless you can think of a better way to spend $150. I expect I could do better too if I studied for two months without simultaneously writing a thesis, but it might not matter in the end regardless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supafield Posted March 17, 2008 Report Share Posted March 17, 2008 Personally I think it would be a bad idea to retake.... Circumstance vary, I'm retaking with a 31 R because of a 9 in bio.... However you seem like you'll hit all in province cut off minus maybe queens... with their crazy WS. Given the 2-3 months I need to study solidly to write a competent MCAT I most certainly think getting some volunteer experience would improve your overalll application compared to a 35, especially when there's a chance it could go down. However in end you may be stacked in EC's and truly believe you could score a 40 the next time out. But if you're going to put it up to forum consideration I think there are much better ways you could spend your time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamer Posted March 19, 2008 Report Share Posted March 19, 2008 Unless you're certain you could get at least a 36Q and that you had a bad day, it's a waste of your time IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carpoco Posted March 20, 2008 Report Share Posted March 20, 2008 This might be a silly question, but I was wondering if there was any french version of the MCAT exam (or possibility to write the essays in french). From what I read, there is none, but I am asking just in case it changed and because as a french speaker, it would my life much easier... -Thanks- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freedom Posted March 20, 2008 Report Share Posted March 20, 2008 Nope, the MCAT is administered by an American company. You'll sooner get Spanish than French Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redribbon Posted March 21, 2008 Report Share Posted March 21, 2008 If we rewrite, do we use the same username and password on the MCAT site as the year before? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orchid Posted March 22, 2008 Report Share Posted March 22, 2008 If we rewrite, do we use the same username and password on the MCAT site as the year before? yeap . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamma Posted April 4, 2008 Report Share Posted April 4, 2008 n00b, that seems like a very good score! don't mind my asking but did you study on your own or take a course? Q: i'm thinking of either prep101 or princeton review but don't know which one is *better*. what experiences have you guys had with these courses? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n00b Posted April 4, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2008 Thanks. I don't have experience with either of the ones you mentioned. I heard PR is good though from friends. I'm sort of thinking about retaking now just to be more competitive for US and non-Ontario schools. Anyone in a similar situation or have advice? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ineffable Posted April 4, 2008 Report Share Posted April 4, 2008 PR courses are tried and true, if you're willing to pay the money. Prep101 courses only came into existence last year, and they're still very new. While I don't know anyone who took Prep101, I would go with PR - that's what I did and it helped me a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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