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Which Canadian Schools Will Continue Accepting The Old 2014 Mcat, And Until When?


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Took my MCAT in August 2014 and I noticed some schools are accepting the old MCAT versions for only a limited time while other schools are more generous.

I thought it would be handy to start a list of schools and their standpoints on the old vs new MCAT :)

Any contributions regarding "?"-listed schools would be appreciated!
 

Western schools:

  • UBC: valid until 2016/2017 application cycle
  • UA: only the new 2015 MCAT will be accepted
  • UC: only the new 2015 MCAT will be accepted
  • US: ? ("earliest accepted scores for 2015 entry are 2010")
  • UM: scores valid for 3.5 years if you achieved at least 7/7/7 and an M in writing sample... (view chart!)

http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/medicine/education/undergraduate/media/MCAT_2015_update.pdf

 

Ontario:

  • UT: "During the 2015-2016 admissions cycle, we will accept scores from the both the old MCAT and from the new MCAT 2015. Keep in mind, regardless the test you are taking the most recent MCAT scores will be considered."
  • Queens: unsure, but... "Test results are valid from any test written within 5 years of the application submission."
  • Western?
  • Northern?
  • McMaster?
  • UO: MCAT not required
     

Quebec:

  • McGill: "2014 version acceptable for 5 years after last test administration"
  • University of Monteal: MCAT not required
  • University of Sherbrooke: MCAT not required
  • Laval: MCAT not required

 

Atlantic:

  • Dalhousie: "For the application cycle opening July 1st, 2015 we will accept scores from both the current MCAT exam (as long as it is within the last 5 years) and the new testing format. For the application opening July 1st, 2016 we will ONLY accept MCAT scores written from the new testing format."
  • Memorial: "Applicants can apply with the "old" MCAT, if written within the preceding five years of the date of application. This means that for the 2016 admissions cycle there may be applicants with scores from either the old MCAT or new 2015 MCAT, or both."
     
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To add to the discussion, does anyone know how it will work if you've written both exams? Assuming I do worse on the new MCAT for example, could I continue to submit my old MCAT where allowed and only use the new MCAT at schools that demand it? I know every school has their own stipulation right now regarding multiple test sittings, but this seems like a new scenario as the scores on the 2 versions of the exam aren't directly comparable

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To add to the discussion, does anyone know how it will work if you've written both exams? Assuming I do worse on the new MCAT for example, could I continue to submit my old MCAT where allowed and only use the new MCAT at schools that demand it? I know every school has their own stipulation right now regarding multiple test sittings, but this seems like a new scenario as the scores on the 2 versions of the exam aren't directly comparable

 

I doubt it -  they always have accepted the most recent as the primary one pretty much everywhere. I strongly suspect if you write the new one then that is the one you have to use.

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I doubt it -  they always have accepted the most recent as the primary one pretty much everywhere. I strongly suspect if you write the new one then that is the one you have to use.

 

So if I might pick your brain for some advice then, what would you suggest I do here. I have a 38 MCAT right now, and I live in Alberta. Would you still write the new one in order to continue applying in-province, but in doing so possibly jeopardize applications at every other school, including the states? This is my first time applying, so I'm unsure what my chances are, but I feel like I have a guaranteed 2 interviews in Sask and Manitoba because of my stats, and probably at least one more between UofA/UofC. Gambling on scoring equivalent to a 38 in order to apply to 2 schools kind of seems idiotic, in-province or not.

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So if I might pick your brain for some advice then, what would you suggest I do here. I have a 38 MCAT right now, and I live in Alberta. Would you still write the new one in order to continue applying in-province, but in doing so possibly jeopardize applications at every other school, including the states? This is my first time applying, so I'm unsure what my chances are, but I feel like I have a guaranteed 2 interviews in Sask and Manitoba because of my stats, and probably at least one more between UofA/UofC. Gambling on scoring equivalent to a 38 in order to apply to 2 schools kind of seems idiotic, in-province or not.

I am assuming you are applying this cycle. If so, I wouldn't worry about rewriting the MCAT just yet. I would see what happens this cycle and if you are not accepted then you will have to face this choice. It really depends, what school would you prefer to attend. If the answer is UofA or or Calgary then you should rewrite. If it is one of the schools who will accept your 38 MCAT then I probably wouldn't rewrite.

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