randomosity Posted September 5, 2009 Report Share Posted September 5, 2009 I did my MCATs in July and got a score of 36R which I was satisfied with - but I was freaking out just after writing, so I registered for another date. It's too late for me to get a refund if I cancel this date now, so I was just going to go ahead and write it - but I haven't really been preparing for this one, so I'm probably going to do worse than the first one. Someone told me that repeating MCATs and doing bad the second time looks bad when applying to Ontario medical schools - is that true? Or do they just look at your best score and ignore your other ones? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emcd Posted September 5, 2009 Report Share Posted September 5, 2009 why not just cancel? Even if you can't get your money back you are risking getting a lower score...your score is awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
future_doc Posted September 5, 2009 Report Share Posted September 5, 2009 You would be taking a big and unncessary risk to rewrite. Listen to emcd or be prepared fo the consequences. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmorelan Posted September 5, 2009 Report Share Posted September 5, 2009 I did my MCATs in July and got a score of 36R which I was satisfied with - but I was freaking out just after writing, so I registered for another date. It's too late for me to get a refund if I cancel this date now, so I was just going to go ahead and write it - but I haven't really been preparing for this one, so I'm probably going to do worse than the first one. Someone told me that repeating MCATs and doing bad the second time looks bad when applying to Ontario medical schools - is that true? Or do they just look at your best score and ignore your other ones? Schools vary but a lot look at your most recent score. Unless that is a very unusually unbalanced score you are really risking things to rewrite. What is your break down by category (PS, BS etc) ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~me~ Posted September 5, 2009 Report Share Posted September 5, 2009 I did the same thing last year; i.e., applied for a 2nd test date prior to getting my score for the first test (to cover my bases). However, I ended up doing well on the MCAT, and just didn't show up for the 2nd test I registered for. I did not get my $$ back, but at least I did not risk ruining my score. Most schools will look at your most recent score. As long as your score is well-balanced, I would not re-write at all; you gain no benefit by doing so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c17h Posted September 5, 2009 Report Share Posted September 5, 2009 I would avoid doing the MCAT again, especially with a score of 36R (assuming you have an even breakdown)... It sucks to lose $200, but it's better than a) risking your score (especially when you haven't really been preparing) and subjecting yourself to the pain of writing the test again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terryann Posted September 5, 2009 Report Share Posted September 5, 2009 If you decide not to rewrite..you should post the date, place you are cancelling...so many people are looking for the 10th or 12th..this would make someone very happy.. You have an amazing score....congrats..I say onwards for you.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PastaInhaler Posted September 5, 2009 Report Share Posted September 5, 2009 Why not just write it, and then cancel the score at the end if you do badly? That way, you end up taking a spot that someone else could need... just messing with ya terryann Definitely, 36R is a great score. You outta PM terryann stat, and help out a future fellow colleague. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terryann Posted September 5, 2009 Report Share Posted September 5, 2009 Darn..no, I was looking last Mon...crazy looking on the aamc site for a spot for the 10th or 12th...but wrote on the 3rd......and I await the verdict..if I get a 36...it will be a miracle...36 is amazing amazing You are too funny...and intuitive...but I am sure that others are still desparately looking...and so much time is wasted clicking those buttons and seeing NO SEATS.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randomosity Posted September 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2009 My breakdown was 11 VR, 12 BS, 13 PS. And I would cancel if I could give someone else the spot, but the AAMC website isn't letting me cancel any more...as in, there isn't even a link to cancel with. Sorry =( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmorelan Posted September 5, 2009 Report Share Posted September 5, 2009 My breakdown was 11 VR, 12 BS, 13 PS. And I would cancel if I could give someone else the spot, but the AAMC website isn't letting me cancel any more...as in, there isn't even a link to cancel with. Sorry =( Yeah that is a nice well rounded score that is at least one point higher than any cut off for any school I can think of. You are definitely good there I heard there was a way of calling them directly to cancel? Not sure on that though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c17h Posted September 5, 2009 Report Share Posted September 5, 2009 My breakdown was 11 VR, 12 BS, 13 PS. And I would cancel if I could give someone else the spot, but the AAMC website isn't letting me cancel any more...as in, there isn't even a link to cancel with. Sorry =( I think you can contact AAMC (via phone) to cancel. You just probably won't get any money back, unfortunately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c17h Posted September 5, 2009 Report Share Posted September 5, 2009 And congrats on the awesome score! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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