Drop in MCAT (27 to 25), cGPA 3.64, sGPA 3.60, IL Resident

[catlady19]

Hey everyone!

So I took the MCAT twice in January (I know now it was a huge mistake). I got a 27 the first time and then a 25 the second time. I know that getting into MD schools with a 27 was a long shot to begin with, but with this 2-point drop, I'm not sure if I've obliterated any chance of getting into an MD school. I'm also a non-trad (finished undergrad in '12) and have been taking care of a mentally ill cousin and working (as a tutor) since I finished school. I do have tons of research (no pubs), shadowing, volunteering, and other clinical experience. Should I even bother applying to MD schools? Also, is July too late to be applying with my stats?

Thanks for reading my post. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

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[Goro]

Your MCATs are lethal for MD schools. A 27 by itself is circling the drain. You will have some luck if you apply broadly to DO schools. But skip CCOM, AZCOM, the coastal Touros, KCUMB, and Westerns. i can't recommend LUCOM.

The DO cycle is longer, so you fine to apply up to the end of the year. Earlier is always better.

And a teaching moment: never, ever take a high-stakes, career deciding exam if you have your hands full and are not at your 100% best.

 

[catlady19]

Your MCATs are lethal for MD schools. A 27 by itself is circling the drain. You will have some luck if you apply broadly to DO schools. But skip CCOM, AZCOM, the coastal Touros, KCUMB, and Westerns. i can't recommend LUCOM.

The DO cycle is longer, so you fine to apply up to the end of the year. Earlier is always better.

And a teaching moment: never, ever take a high-stakes, career deciding exam if you have your hands full and are not at your 100% best.

Thanks goro. I appreciate your candor. I honestly thought I did better the 2nd time...was expecting a 29-30. I didn't know that a drop would be so significant until I started the application process and started researching it.