joshto Posted February 4, 2010 Report Share Posted February 4, 2010 I am seriously considering re-writing my MCAT, seeing how I have had no success this cycle. taking into account the success of the applicants this cycle, what kind of score is competitive, as a canadian, applying to the low-mid tier US schools? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emcd Posted February 4, 2010 Report Share Posted February 4, 2010 I am seriously considering re-writing my MCAT, seeing how I have had no success this cycle. taking into account the success of the applicants this cycle, what kind of score is competitive, as a canadian, applying to the low-mid tier US schools? All I know is that you don't need to re-write if it's due to a low WS. I have an 'N' and I don't think it was an issue in the U.S. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6sw5 Posted February 4, 2010 Report Share Posted February 4, 2010 It's not that bad... Depends on each school as some weight MCAT more than GPA while others are the other way around. That being said, I think a balanced 30 can get you into a low-mid tier US medical school. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bannie22 Posted February 4, 2010 Report Share Posted February 4, 2010 I am seriously considering re-writing my MCAT, seeing how I have had no success this cycle. taking into account the success of the applicants this cycle, what kind of score is competitive, as a canadian, applying to the low-mid tier US schools? 32 balanced Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rach Posted February 4, 2010 Report Share Posted February 4, 2010 Definitely depends on ECs and essays. Great ECs and essays means you could easily get away with a 30 (no section below a 10). With average ECs, I would say 32 to be on the safe side. Unfortunately some schools average MCAT scores. Some people think they are golden with their second score, but with the average, they might not get the same results they'd expect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UserName Posted February 4, 2010 Report Share Posted February 4, 2010 I would aim for 34+. I had a 33 balanced and didn't get anything! but of course it will depend heavily on your GPA, ECs, etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justletmein Posted February 5, 2010 Report Share Posted February 5, 2010 I would aim for 34+. I had a 33 balanced and didn't get anything! but of course it will depend heavily on your GPA, ECs, etc I had a 32 and got 5 interviews/ 1 acceptance in the US. MCAT score may be the least of your worries. Take the time to call up admissions officers and ask why your application was weak. Then fix those areas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bannie22 Posted February 5, 2010 Report Share Posted February 5, 2010 I had a 32 and got 5 interviews/ 1 acceptance in the US. MCAT score may be the least of your worries. Take the time to call up admissions officers and ask why your application was weak. Then fix those areas. told you it was a 32:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anton_k44 Posted February 6, 2010 Report Share Posted February 6, 2010 Make sure it's balanced. If you have 10 10 10 and a pretty good GPA you could get into a fairly good school. If you have a low grade in one of the section you will really have to get high scores on all the other sections to ballance it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bannie22 Posted February 10, 2010 Report Share Posted February 10, 2010 A low score? would a VR9 be a "low" score?(PS-13, VR-9, R, BS-10) science GPA = 3.85, non-sci GPA = 3.85 Strong EC and LOR (1 prof, 1 work, 1 volunteer) Thats okay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rach Posted February 10, 2010 Report Share Posted February 10, 2010 A low score? would a VR9 be a "low" score?(PS-13, VR-9, R, BS-10) science GPA = 3.85, non-sci GPA = 3.85 Strong EC and LOR (1 prof, 1 work, 1 volunteer) I think your MCAT will be ok but your letters aren't. You'd need at least 3 prof letters unless you're willing to cut out a large number of schools based on LOR requirements. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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