orangutan Posted September 8, 2013 Report Share Posted September 8, 2013 I took the MCAT last year after 3 weeks of study just for a try (because I knew I'd have next summer) and got a 31 and felt cocky. PS 10 BS 10 VR 11 I was planning to do it again, and registered for the end of this week, since I thought I would do way better the second time (to compensate for my less-than-stellar record otherwise)-- for entry in 2014 in med. But I had to work full-time over the summer to pay for school and was forced to take courses to finish my degree in time. Bad strategy etc. Needless to say I've only had 1.5 weeks of studying and my score today was: PS 9 BS 9 VR 11 I am really really really frustrated and upset because I know I can do better. I hate that I'm going to be judged with the score where I barely tried, but I don't want to **** things up either. Should I give up at this point or just push as hard as I can this week and do the test at the end of the week? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lost&Found Posted September 8, 2013 Report Share Posted September 8, 2013 I took the MCAT last year after 3 weeks of study just for a try (because I knew I'd have next summer) and got a 31 and felt cocky. PS 10 BS 10 VR 11 I was planning to do it again, and registered for the end of this week, since I thought I would do way better the second time (to compensate for my less-than-stellar record otherwise)-- for entry in 2014 in med. But I had to work full-time over the summer to pay for school and was forced to take courses to finish my degree in time. Bad strategy etc. Needless to say I've only had 1.5 weeks of studying and my score today was: PS 9 BS 9 VR 11 I am really really really frustrated and upset because I know I can do better. I hate that I'm going to be judged with the score where I barely tried, but I don't want to **** things up either. Should I give up at this point or just push as hard as I can this week and do the test at the end of the week? Why are you determined to do it again? Your first score is fine and your verbal is 11 which keeps you in the running for Western and Queens and gives you a good shot at Mac (given decent casper and gpa) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orangutan Posted September 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2013 Why are you determined to do it again? Your first score is fine and your verbal is 11 which keeps you in the running for Western and Queens and gives you a good shot at Mac (given decent casper and gpa) I had a **** first degree, in which I did all the pre-reqs as part of my regular program (****tily), before actually deciding I wanted to do med school. I did a second degree and got a great GPA, but those damn pre-reqs are still on my record. I wanted to prove that I could've done better on those pre-reqs had I been the person I am now, but it's not looking so well I guess no use really, no way I can pull up from ~30 in four days short of Jesus doing my MCAT for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lost&Found Posted September 9, 2013 Report Share Posted September 9, 2013 Someone with more experience will probably be able to give a stronger opinion but if you feel you got a great GPA in your second degree (is it an undergrad degree?) then I think your MCAT is fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
future_doc Posted September 9, 2013 Report Share Posted September 9, 2013 I would forget about a retake and move on. You have a decent score. Why play with fate, is it really worth it? No, in my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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