fifa Posted March 11, 2014 Report Share Posted March 11, 2014 Hey all, Im applying to both american and canadian schools next year. My gpa is 3.96 (OMSAS scale) and I think I have descent ECs and LORs. My mcat score is 13 10 10 and I was wondering if you guys think thats too low for American schools and if I should consider rewriting this summer. I'm kinda weak in verbal, so i dont rly know if i can pull another 10 if I rewrite. Realistically I can only improve my bio score. Thanks for your help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
advair250 Posted March 11, 2014 Report Share Posted March 11, 2014 Your numbers(GPA and MCAT) are excellent, DO NOT retake the 33. Apply broadly to the USMD schools that you can see yourself attending, and write some good secondaries. Numbers won't be the issue that keep you back from interviews/acceptances. It will be ECs or interview skills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fifa Posted March 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2014 Thanks so much for your response, its definitely a relief not having to write the mcat again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kazin Posted March 12, 2014 Report Share Posted March 12, 2014 Along the same vein, is a 3.54 GPA (with a 2 year master's as well), and a 32 MCAT competitive for American schools, or should I rewrite the MCAT? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
advair250 Posted March 12, 2014 Report Share Posted March 12, 2014 You'll need a higher mcat to compensate for the lower GPA. And very strong ECs. How productive was the masters? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazyboy Posted March 12, 2014 Report Share Posted March 12, 2014 Hey all, Im applying to both american and canadian schools next year. My gpa is 3.96 (OMSAS scale) and I think I have descent ECs and LORs. My mcat score is 13 10 10 and I was wondering if you guys think thats too low for American schools and if I should consider rewriting this summer. I'm kinda weak in verbal, so i dont rly know if i can pull another 10 if I rewrite. Realistically I can only improve my bio score. Thanks for your help You will be fine even in Canada, if you are IP in Alberta, your chances for an interview there would be very high. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kazin Posted March 13, 2014 Report Share Posted March 13, 2014 You'll need a higher mcat to compensate for the lower GPA. And very strong ECs. How productive was the masters? Higher MCAT, got it. It was course-based but extremely applicable to health care. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
advair250 Posted March 13, 2014 Report Share Posted March 13, 2014 If you did well in your masters and were productive research wise, then its worth a shot. Otherwise MCAT Retake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kazin Posted March 24, 2014 Report Share Posted March 24, 2014 The earliest date of submission for primaries is June 3rd. I understand that if I'm going to do a re-write, I should get it done ASAP to have my hopefully higher score be available for when my application is being assessed. However, given work commitments and time constraints, I'm not sure I'll be able to study for the exam and work on applications (both American and Canadian) in time for my score to be released for June 3rd. My question is, just how disadvantageous will it be for me to apply with a 32R and have my MCAT score updated later (say...score received in September) on? Will they even look at the newer score? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
advair250 Posted March 24, 2014 Report Share Posted March 24, 2014 Not too big of a deal, try and secure a seat for August though soon, seats get snapped up quick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
advair250 Posted March 24, 2014 Report Share Posted March 24, 2014 Didnt you say you had a 33 above? I wouldn't retake that unless you are sure you can get above 36+. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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