AshPreMed Posted September 3, 2012 Report Share Posted September 3, 2012 Why void if med schools look at your latest score? Shouldn't we just accept a score (if we expect it to be >25) and then retake it? How many schools will hold you back for an old low mcat score? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Field87ven Posted September 3, 2012 Report Share Posted September 3, 2012 It doesn't make sense to void if you're planning on only applying to an Ontario schools, since I believe they take your best score. Previous MCAT scores shouldn't have an impact on your Canadian medical application, as far as I know. If you plan on applying to American schools you should definitely consider voiding if you feel you aren't ready. There are some schools which weight the average of multiple MCAT attempts should you require it. Keep in mind American schools don't judge multiple attempts too harshly if you improved greatly on subsequent tests. For example if you have two scores of 25 and then 33, the adcoms will look favourably at the improvement you've made. However, 22, 24, 25, 27, 30 - probably wont look very good to any American med school. Every school in the states has their own policy on admissions regarding the MCAT, all you have to do is head to their website to see how they weight multiple MCAT scores. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savac Posted September 3, 2012 Report Share Posted September 3, 2012 I don't suggest voiding unless something happened to you before or during the test that severely impacted your performance. Edit: I agree with Field87ven. This is accurate information. In fact, let me quote my response to this question the last time you asked it. You've asked this question before. American schools will look at all of your MCAT scores. If you went from a 25 to a 32 without any other intermediate scores in between, they're not going to hold it against you. That is a tremendous level of improvement. On the other hand, if you wrote it several times with limited improvement (ie. 25,26,28,30) then they will start to scratch their heads. PS. 25 is not the worst case ever, that would be a 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshPreMed Posted September 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2012 Oh yeah. I know, I asked about how they treat low scores. This time I was wondering about what are examples of good/wise reasons to void on the MCAT. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savac Posted September 3, 2012 Report Share Posted September 3, 2012 Oh yeah. I know, I asked about how they treat low scores. This time I was wondering about what are examples of good/wise reasons to void on the MCAT. Thanks Yeah, I guess we were focusing on your second question. I'll answer your main question more specifically. Good reasons to void: Bad breakup the night before Sick during the test Didn't finish a section (obviously more than just one question) Bad reasons to void: It "felt" like you did poorly. Don't trust your gut (we're all pissed off after the MCAT) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshPreMed Posted September 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2012 lol. okay. Thanks, Savac. You're a very contributing member here! (not being sarcastic or anything) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markov79 Posted September 3, 2012 Report Share Posted September 3, 2012 PS. 25 is not the worst case ever, that would be a 3 LOL 10 charrrrrrr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeb88 Posted September 3, 2012 Report Share Posted September 3, 2012 It doesn't make sense to void if you're planning on only applying to an Ontario schools, since I believe they take your best score. Excellent advice, but I think some schools (i.e. UWO) look at your most recent MCAT, not your best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medhopeful64 Posted September 3, 2012 Report Share Posted September 3, 2012 Excellent advice, but I think some schools (i.e. UWO) look at your most recent MCAT, not your best. Yeah - most look at your most recent, not your best. Out of curiosity, does the "void" show up on your testing history? Do med schools know you attempted it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lost&Found Posted September 4, 2012 Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 I believe that it will show up in YOUR system but med schools shall never know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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