getting better MCAT grade

[mangoarecool]

Most people write their MCAT in either july and august because they have time to study. Considering the MCAT is a scaled exam and you are marked against all other applicants. Wouldn't it be smarter to take the exam in march or February when no one takes it? technically couldn't you get a much better score.

 

Thanks for the input

[SoccerFanatic]

According to what I have read and understand, the test scaling is predetermined for the test you did. Therefore you aren't actually scored against the peers that wrote it on the same day as you, but the actual difficulty of the test itself.

 

Therefore it really doesn't matter who else is writing the test / how many are writing.

 

Cheers

[Field87ven]

According to what I have read and understand, the test scaling is predetermined for the test you did. Therefore you aren't actually scored against the peers that wrote it on the same day as you, but the actual difficulty of the test itself.

 

Therefore it really doesn't matter who else is writing the test / how many are writing.

 

Cheers

 

Correct. It does not matter if 2 or 13,000 individuals take the test with you, the scale is predetermined. Take the MCAT when you are properly prepared.

[hsaid84]

Correct. It does not matter if 2 or 13,000 individuals take the test with you, the scale is predetermined. Take the MCAT when you are properly prepared.

 

Even if it were against your competition. It's better to write with more people because it would be more likely to have a normal distribution. It could be hit or miss with a smaller sample.

[elarXi]

Keep in mind though that even if the score IS predetermined, it's literally 1-2 question difference that separates 12-13-14-15s anyhow... so if you get lucky with a hard test, it can still have you score lower than you would otherwise...