Not Sure To Apply To American Schools With Mcat Retake

[macman]

Hello, 

 

I'm considering applying to US MD programs, however I'm unsure with my stats and the timing of my MCAT.

 

Undergrad GPA is low - 3.4 with upward trend, finished an MSc a year ago - 3.7

 

Extra-curriculars - uni orientation leadership, intramural soccer, tutoring math for high school and elementary kids, tutoring bio in undergrad, overseas volunteering (non leadership), hospital volunteering, very little shadowing, however.

 

Research exp: 3+ clinical years, one pub (not 1st or 2nd author), another in the works, 1 conference presentation, international research experience

 

I took the new MCAT in April and just got my poor scores   501 - CARS is what killed me but considering I had no previous psych/sociology experience whatsoever (other than the TPR book - which sucked), I think there's room to improve.

 

That said, I'm hoping to retake either July or August - depending on whether I should apply to schools in the US or not. I could realistically finish submitting the primary before July, but if I retake my MCAT in July - then it pushes back my app considerably from what I've read so far. If I retake in August - then they'd get my scores in Sept, which is probably too late in the cycle with my stats.

 

I'd probably have a better chance doing DO, I guess. Any input would be highly appreciated!

 

 

 

[JohnGrisham]

I wouldn't apply this year, take your time to really improve your MCAT score and apply when you have a strong app. Your GPA already is a hit against you, so no point rushing.

 

Based on my reading a 500 is comparable to a 25 on the old exam?

 

Definitely dont apply this year to MD. If you score much better, then maybe a late app to DO, but even then dont rush