astr1x Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 Hey guys, I was wondering when the states look at your MCAT score. I'm planning on applying early (this month/next) and am rewriting my MCAT in 2 weeks. However, I don't feel 100% ready for it, so I'm debating whether or not to just reschedule it to Aug. If I do reschedule, will they look at that score or will that score not be out in time, thus only taking my first attempt (10PS/7V/11BS/P) into consideration? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n00b Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 by the time your app is ready, it'll be sept, which means it won't be early Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astr1x Posted May 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 what do u mean? it's going to be done by mid-june. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rach Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 what do u mean? it's going to be done by mid-june. If you re-schedule it to August.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
token Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 Why don't you feel ready? Have you been taking AAMC practice tests? What are your scores like? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astr1x Posted May 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 OH, do I send in my MCAT scores with my app? can I not send my app and get AAMC to send my scores as soon as they come out to the schools? I don't feel ready because pretty much started hardcore preparing after my finals, was about a week ago. I'm rewriting because of my verbal score (7) and although i've been doing lots of practice passages I don't feel like I "get" it yet. I should be fine for getting 10 in the other sections with a bit more review/practice. I'm planning on doing a practice exam everyday starting tomorrow if I do write in 2 weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neurogirl Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 OH, do I send in my MCAT scores with my app? can I not send my app and get AAMC to send my scores as soon as they come out to the schools? I don't feel ready because pretty much started hardcore preparing after my finals, was about a week ago. I'm rewriting because of my verbal score (7) and although i've been doing lots of practice passages I don't feel like I "get" it yet. I should be fine for getting 10 in the other sections with a bit more review/practice. I'm planning on doing a practice exam everyday starting tomorrow if I do write in 2 weeks. You can still send in your primary, get it verified etc in the meanwhile. AMCAS doesn't care about your MCAT scores for the primary verification process, because the scores will get uploaded automatically. So even if you don't have your MCAT scores yet, you can start working on the secondaries. The only downside is that if you write the MCAT in August, you won't be complete at the various schools until Sept. (by complete I mean they have your secondaries, ref letters etc.. and MCAT scores). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n00b Posted May 9, 2009 Report Share Posted May 9, 2009 it doesn't matter when various parts of your app are ready. the only thing that matters is the date everything is complete because that's when you'll be verified Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
token Posted May 9, 2009 Report Share Posted May 9, 2009 i think we're using different terminology verified = AMCAS has verified your official transcript matches what you've put on your application complete = determined by each school when they've received your AMCAS, MCAT scores, LORs, and secondary application Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deeman101 Posted May 9, 2009 Report Share Posted May 9, 2009 Don't the schools "invite" you to submit the secondary apps if they like your primaries? I thought you could wait for them to ask for it before submitting, thus buying some time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
token Posted May 9, 2009 Report Share Posted May 9, 2009 Very few schools screen the primary application Most just send everyone their secondary (so they get more money). Some places send secondaries before you're even verified Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deeman101 Posted May 9, 2009 Report Share Posted May 9, 2009 Very few schools screen the primary application Most just send everyone their secondary (so they get more money). Some places send secondaries before you're even verified But you still have to wait for them to ask before submitting right? Or do you just submit right away regardless? On another note, how long does it take to complete primaries and secondaries? For primaries it doesn't seem THAT long, other than the fact that I have no idea how to put in my UofT grades. I'm kind of leaving it for past May 15th just so I won't have to waste effort if I get accepted in Canada. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n00b Posted May 9, 2009 Report Share Posted May 9, 2009 the limiting reagent in the amcas primary is your PS and then ECs. rest is easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
token Posted May 9, 2009 Report Share Posted May 9, 2009 BTW it doesn't really matter how you input the grades because AMCAS is very particular about what they want and will change it anyway. Just write exactly what's on your transcript. You do have to wait for the schools to invite you to complete their secondaries, but in practice this doesn't matter because the work will pile up quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n00b Posted May 9, 2009 Report Share Posted May 9, 2009 only token and i are the active 08-09 app-ers who post here anymore lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
token Posted May 9, 2009 Report Share Posted May 9, 2009 Yeah I guess everyone else has run off to the other forums to stress about this May 15th business. (Traitors). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
token Posted May 9, 2009 Report Share Posted May 9, 2009 j/k I love you all please come back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quester Posted May 9, 2009 Report Share Posted May 9, 2009 what happens if your new score is worse than your first? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AP_gooner Posted May 9, 2009 Report Share Posted May 9, 2009 what happens if your new score is worse than your first? quite literally, "nothing" i'm willing to bet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n00b Posted May 9, 2009 Report Share Posted May 9, 2009 it looks worse than if you hadn't taken it again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAS Posted May 9, 2009 Report Share Posted May 9, 2009 I had a dream last night that I redid the mcat to get my writing sample up and got 15-2-15-T I woke up scared... because I'm dreaming about the mcat... sigh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JChar Posted May 10, 2009 Report Share Posted May 10, 2009 So would it be (or not be) favourable to apply with a competitive MCAT if you knew you could get a higher score if you wrote the test in say... June... Basically is it better to get your foot in the door early (i.e. May) and then update them after primaries with a higher score... or would there be implications if it came time for secondaries and you all of a sudden had a higher score? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
token Posted May 10, 2009 Report Share Posted May 10, 2009 Most schools won't release their secondaries until July-ish anyway, so if you need until June to prepare go for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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