tyro Posted October 20, 2009 Report Share Posted October 20, 2009 i'd be kicking myself if it goes to R as well (I had R on a previous MCAT, but had a 9 VR on it). i called aamc and the person i spoke to said he has heard it is very rare and that he personally had not seen a score decrease. just a sample of 1 but stil........ i know its a decision that's killing me....all liklihood it stays at Q Go for it if it's really bothering you. It might be worth the risk but I doubt Queen's will raise it to a R again. Why only Queen's and UT? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Law Posted October 20, 2009 Report Share Posted October 20, 2009 im dead seriousi've heard the chance of the score going down is miniscule. if it stays the same, or goes up, obviously i can handle that. My situation may be different from most: I've only applied to UT and Queens in Ontario. My score going down only hurts me a bit with other schools in Canada and does not hurt me at UT. I need to ensure i meet Queens and the rest of my MCAT will for sure. so that's my issue in a nutshell. I'll make my call in 24 hrs!! It's a human who will be remarking it. You never know if it'll go up, down, or stay the same. Most likely - it will stay the same. However, if you go down, you risk losing out on Queen's. It's really up to you, but I don't recommend it. But you have to do what you feel is right. If I was you, I'd just live with a Q knowing that almost every single year it has been good enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supafield Posted October 20, 2009 Report Share Posted October 20, 2009 Although unethical and immoral.... how would medical schools find out the result of a remark that late in the game if your mark did in fact drop? Are you required to re-release mcat scores post-acceptance? Does the AAMC automatically update OMSAS? Mind if they do end up taking the full 4 months... I suppose you'd have to give the medical schools a headup before the remark just to make sure they'd even consider the results that late in the game.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sv3 Posted October 20, 2009 Report Share Posted October 20, 2009 It's a human who will be remarking it. You never know if it'll go up, down, or stay the same. Most likely - it will stay the same. However, if you go down, you risk losing out on Queen's. It's really up to you, but I don't recommend it. But you have to do what you feel is right. If I was you, I'd just live with a Q knowing that almost every single year it has been good enough. perhaps im taking a grim view but 1 out of the last 2 years is enough to worry me. I don't think what happened 4 or 5 years ago is as relevant right? but yeah, i hear you on the tough call. From what the AAMC person told me, it sure sounds extremely rare for it to go down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sv3 Posted October 20, 2009 Report Share Posted October 20, 2009 Go for it if it's really bothering you. It might be worth the risk but I doubt Queen's will raise it to a R again. Why only Queen's and UT? I have a graduate degree and subpar undergrad gpa. You do raise a good point though. They went to R, and then back down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
future_doc Posted October 20, 2009 Report Share Posted October 20, 2009 It's rare for people to get killed in a car crash too. Things happen. Potential cost vs. Potential benefit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sv3 Posted October 21, 2009 Report Share Posted October 21, 2009 It's rare for people to get killed in a car crash too. Things happen. Potential cost vs. Potential benefit. yeah i'll live through this one though......i think Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
changster Posted October 21, 2009 Report Share Posted October 21, 2009 and saves $50 lol =) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sv3 Posted November 25, 2009 Report Share Posted November 25, 2009 update: challenged the Q, got a Q again. at least i know i tried every avenue to get the R. Oh well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
future_doc Posted November 25, 2009 Report Share Posted November 25, 2009 Well, no good news, but no bad news - a draw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmorelan Posted November 25, 2009 Report Share Posted November 25, 2009 update: challenged the Q, got a Q again. at least i know i tried every avenue to get the R. Oh well. and I still don't think it will jump to an R again at Queens so I am hoping you are completely fine regardless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ace of Spades Posted November 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2009 In case anyone's wondering, I kept my O. And $50. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sv3 Posted November 25, 2009 Report Share Posted November 25, 2009 and I still don't think it will jump to an R again at Queens so I am hoping you are completely fine regardless thanks. i still feel better cause even if it does goto R, at least i wont be saying " i wish i challenged". i was pretty sure it wasnt going to go down (when i called the person said they had never seen a mark go down ever....only heard of it) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Law Posted November 25, 2009 Report Share Posted November 25, 2009 In case anyone's wondering, I kept my O. And $50. Now you can buy call of duty modern warfare 2 with your saved money! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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