nervousnellie Posted August 13, 2012 Report Share Posted August 13, 2012 Fast facts- scored a 35R on the MCAT, 11,10 14. The VR at 10 leaves me out of the running at Western and not in great shape for Mac and Queen's. Should I take the chance and re-write? I probably won't be able to do it until next spring when the MCAT changes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrenchToast Posted August 13, 2012 Report Share Posted August 13, 2012 Fast facts- scored a 35R on the MCAT, 11,10 14. The VR at 10 leaves me out of the running at Western and not in great shape for Mac and Queen's. Should I take the chance and re-write? I probably won't be able to do it until next spring when the MCAT changes. First of all - wow! Great score overall! My humblest of opinions: Apply this year, assuming you are in 3rd year or above. If you can't rewrite until next year anyways, that at least buys you some time to think. You could get lucky and get in . Correct me if I'm wrong, but 10 in VR might still be pretty good for Mac and Queen's, anyways. Come spring, if you haven't gotten in, I would really decide if investing a lot more time just for one school is worth it or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrenchToast Posted August 13, 2012 Report Share Posted August 13, 2012 Oh and also, how did you do on the AAMC past tests? Were you consistently getting 11+? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savac Posted August 14, 2012 Report Share Posted August 14, 2012 I'm pretty much going to echo what FrenchToast said. If you look at the acceptances from this past cycle, you will see that you have a chance at Queen's and Mac. I definitely would not say that you're in bad shape for those schools. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nervousnellie Posted August 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2012 On AAMC tests I was scoring b/w 10-12, mostly 11's. Overall last 6 tests, b/w 35-40.I must say that I am really torn about the issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philthy_kessel Posted August 14, 2012 Report Share Posted August 14, 2012 On AAMC tests I was scoring b/w 10-12, mostly 11's. Overall last 6 tests, b/w 35-40.I must say that I am really torn about the issue. If you're confident and consistently scoring 35-40, go for it again. An 11 or 12 in VR can make a significant difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrenchToast Posted August 14, 2012 Report Share Posted August 14, 2012 If you're confident and consistently scoring 35-40, go for it again. An 11 or 12 in VR can make a significant difference. I think I'd have to agree. If your 35 was a fluke, I'd be more hesitant, but it sounds like you've been doing consistently well. Is there no way that you could rewrite this summer while lots of the content is still fresh in your mind? If I were in your situation (and I wish I were! Your scores are great ), the biggest factor that would be holding me back would be having to dedicate a significant amount of time next summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
w_robin Posted August 14, 2012 Report Share Posted August 14, 2012 If you're confident and consistently scoring 35-40, go for it again. An 11 or 12 in VR can make a significant difference. If your GPA is strong - I would say don't re-write. You'll be on a good fitting for everywhere (except Western). Mac's average VR is 10.6 but since GPA and VR are both increasing in weight proportionally, it may go up slightly but if your GPA is strong - you'll go up with it. I would say apply States-side if you're concerned. They'll value your 35 - that's a great score. I'll disagree with my colleague Philithy_kessel and say that you should hold with your score. No need to risk $&*#ing it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nervousnellie Posted August 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2012 GPA is 3.99 straight up. with drops at some schools its a 4.0. I would love to go to HYS but i want to work in Canada, so perhaps for a fellowship. I hope to go to med school here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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