redribbon Posted September 18, 2008 Report Share Posted September 18, 2008 Just wondering if anybody has any retake stories that resulted in success that they would like to share. As of now, I don't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneDay Posted September 18, 2008 Report Share Posted September 18, 2008 I retook, several times unfortunately. Verbal always killed me. But this year, I improved 4 points in verbal!! I was happy with my scores. Perseverance paid off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astudentis Posted September 18, 2008 Report Share Posted September 18, 2008 yea verbal always kills me too, however compared to last year i was able to improve: my physics 3points, bio 4points, verbal 4points, writing 2 letters up okay improvement for two month of study (24O->35Q) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyDude Posted September 18, 2008 Report Share Posted September 18, 2008 yea verbal always kills me too, however compared to last year i was able to improve: my physics 3points, bio 4points, verbal 4points, writing 2 letters up okay improvement for two month of study (24O->35Q) Those are some numbers I must say. On AAMC website, they have tables comparing score increments for multiple test takers. You are on the extreme for all sections; definitely a rare feat. You should be really proud of yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAS Posted September 18, 2008 Report Share Posted September 18, 2008 I went from 23O in May using Kaplan's study methods/tests to a 31P in August with my own study methods/books/AAMC tests. I don't recommend Kaplan. The retest can be done though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supafield Posted September 19, 2008 Report Share Posted September 19, 2008 31R with a 9 in bio to low and behold..... 32S with a 10 in bio... So much studying for one more point but I'll take it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In_Valid Posted September 19, 2008 Report Share Posted September 19, 2008 29M to 37P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpc43 Posted September 19, 2008 Report Share Posted September 19, 2008 11/6/7 Q ------> 14/9/10 O +3 in each section (if only it was +4 in verbal ) still haven't taken a biology or organic course... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAV13 Posted October 8, 2008 Report Share Posted October 8, 2008 the very first practice exam I took a year ago broke my heart, because I was told verbal is the hardest to change (I received a 4). I have dyslexia so I though it was an insurmountable task, but after a year of working and reading NYTimes editorials everyday between class and pushing myself. I just got my MCAT scores back and received a 10 in the verbal section (29Q total Bio:10, PS: 9, VR:10). If you have the time, you can work wonders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
md2be Posted October 9, 2008 Report Share Posted October 9, 2008 I wrote the MCAT in 2003, 2004 and September 2008. I was able to score 12's in BS/PS, but consistently did terrible on VR. This past year I had a 6 point increase in my VR score And thankfully, I will not have to write it again! The first two times I used PR/Kaplan techniques for VR. This last time, I used EK. Each person is different, but I found that it made a huge difference! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medisforme Posted October 14, 2008 Report Share Posted October 14, 2008 went from 26R (9PS-8VR-9BS) to 28Q (9PS-10VR-9BS), i know its an improvement but for the amount I studied (i am from a non-science background) i may as well not have improved at all. I think i would have been happier with the mark if i had not gotten such high scores on the aamc practice tests where i would consitently hit low to mid thirties. we'll see what happens with my applications for this year, but it looks likely i will give it one more kick at the can come april. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dayne67 Posted October 14, 2008 Report Share Posted October 14, 2008 Went from 26 N (10, 7, 9) to 30 O (10, 10, 10) to 33 R (11, 11, 11). So, yeah, I do think that it's more likely that your score will increase rather than decrease provided that you get in more "quality" studying the second or third time around. And so much of this depends on luck. Sometimes, you get kind of lucky because all your strengths show up on the exam, while other times, you may not be so lucky when all your weaknesses show up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homm_town11 Posted October 15, 2008 Report Share Posted October 15, 2008 I was so happy with my new results! first write: july 8 PS-11, VR-8, BS-12, WS-S, overall 31S Rewrite, Sept 13: PS- 13, VR- 11, BS-12, WS-T, overall 36T! O man I am ecstatic! Take the extra time and be confident in your rewrite! I used Kaplan, McGraw-Hill and Princeton Review to get as much practice as possible. When it comes down to it, you just have to realize that you can probably do better if given another chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest viscous Posted October 22, 2008 Report Share Posted October 22, 2008 went from 32Q to xxR. could have been better. might rewrite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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