This is my first time posting, so I apologize if I'm in the wrong subforum or not following proper rules. I had taken the MCAT in September 2014 with little review and unsurprisingly got a score I was not too happy about (28). I was very foolish and I thought I could do well with 3 weeks of review. I very much would like to go to medical school next year and have signed up for a September MCAT testing date. I have been studying a lot this summer and am confident that I will raise my percentile. I've already submitted my primary AMCAS application. Some counselors at my school have told me that having a late MCAT in September is alright, but I'm still very tentative and uneasy. Based on other posts, the general consensus appears to be that I'm at a pretty big disadvantage right now. As such, I've diversified my school choices quite a bit and understand that 'top' schools are a reach in my situation. If it's any consolation, I have a 3.7+ GPA at a highly ranked undergraduate university and first/second author publications in top CS journals/venues.
What advice if any would you give moving forward or what should I be expecting in terms of how admissions will view by choice to apply this cycle with a September test date?
What advice if any would you give moving forward or what should I be expecting in terms of how admissions will view by choice to apply this cycle with a September test date?