3.6 cGPA/ 3.75 sGPA 6 in VR

[CaribbeanBlue]

Hey everyone,

I just need some feedback on my stats for a particular DO school. That school is Western/COMP.

I have been striving to go to MD schools, but unfortunately after a 1+ year of battling the MCAT ( 1 void, 2 scored exams) I am afraid I cannot pursue the beast any further at this point.

My first scored exam was a 27 (10/6/11). Yes VR is the, perceived, big stopper in my future application.

I took the recent september 7th exam, but I felt like absolute crap about it. I have taken MANY practice MCATs as well as two real MCATs so I have a good feel for how these things go. I was scoring 12's/13's in PS 6-8s in VR ad 11's in BS on practice, but for the 9/7 exam, everything felt way harder and I guessed on at least 5 PS problems. All in all I am not counting on this score to be a very good one so I am just sticking with my chances with my 27 on my previous exam.

I just want to know how my chances are at Western/COMP for DO with these stats. I feel like I would only go to this DO because I am in love with Southern California and despise living without a coast. Otherwise I would just keep trying at this exam like a gambler in vegas (hope to get lucky) and keep taking it for the VR lucky break and apply to MDs.

Throw me any brutal honesty or opinions.

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[darklabel]

With such great stats I would take a year off and Study the MCAT straight for a year. Assuming your other parts are well done, you have a great shot at MD. While theres no difference between MD/DO, MD would open doors to the more competitive option (Derm, Radiology etc) and higher possibilities of promotion.

I know you seem jaded, but this cycle is already reaching the point of being a little late. Just sit it out and study that MCAT every day like you're going to take it tomorrow.

 

[CaribbeanBlue]

With such great stats I would take a year off and Study the MCAT straight for a year. Assuming your other parts are well done, you have a great shot at MD. While theres no difference between MD/DO, MD would open doors to the more competitive option (Derm, Radiology etc) and higher possibilities of promotion.

I know you seem jaded, but this cycle is already reaching the point of being a little late. Just sit it out and study that MCAT every day like you're going to take it tomorrow.

I don't plan on applying until the 2013 cycle.

Unfortunately, this summer was the last opportunity I could study for the MCAT everyday. I gave it my all for 3 months as a last stand to this beast (by beast I really mean the VR). It didn't really work despite using every bit of verbal practice available and reading inbetween for a year. At this point I have to work full time and shadow on the side so I fear that another attempt at the MCAT would result in worse science scores.

Would Western/COMP cut me out of admissions just because of a 6 in VR?

 

[SeminoleVesicle]

You are very unlikely to get into Western with a 6 in VR. The school has some of the most rigorous admission standards for all DO schools. There are strategies in order to improve your verbal score. I would seek out private tutoring or try ExamKrackers, retake the test in January, and get to where you want to go. Don't look back on what could have been.

 

[CaribbeanBlue]

You are very unlikely to get into Western with a 6 in VR. The school has some of the most rigorous admission standards for all DO schools. There are strategies in order to improve your verbal score. I would seek out private tutoring or try ExamKrackers, retake the test in January, and get to where you want to go. Don't look back on what could have been.

=\. Yeah, I have tried even the most random strategies I have found on these threads, but to no avail. It's like I just have an abnormally bad short term memory when I read. I did EK twice already. You think it would be wise to go through that book again for a 3rd time?

 

[SeminoleVesicle]

=\. Yeah, I have tried even the most random strategies I have found on these threads, but to no avail. It's like I just have an abnormally bad short term memory when I read. I did EK twice already. You think it would be wise to go through that book again for a 3rd time?

Doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result is the definition of insanity.

 

[basedbear]

I recommend doing the 3 months as a last stand. It might feel scary as hell, but I was in a similar position to you and drastically improved my score.