Honest answer on chances for DO programs

[psp336]

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[Goro]

Best chances will be at newest programs.

 

[psp336]

Is it still a long shot at the newest programs? Also how high of an MCAT score would I need to be considered somewhat competitive given the rest of my stats?

Best chances will be at newest programs.

 

[AlteredScale]

Is it still a long shot at the newest programs? Also how high of an MCAT score would I need to be considered somewhat competitive given the rest of my stats?

No, your post-bac does great things for your application. Especially with the 4.0! But I'd say try your best to shadow a DO (specifically in PCP/FM, uses OMT in their practice) so you get a feel for what DO's do. If you can't do that get in contact with a osteopathic medical student. That is what I did and I had great mentorships with them for 2 years and even got to "practice" some OMT on them as well.

 

[Saxappeal1]

Is a retake in the cards OP? Just wondering

 

[psp336]

Is a retake in the cards OP? Just wondering

Yes retaking in 2 weeks- which is also why the anxiety and stress have been building.

 

[Saxappeal1]

How have you been doing on the practice tests?

 

[psp336]

How have you been doing on the practice tests?

high 20s- low 30s. However, when I was studying last time I was getting similar results (mostly high 20s) on practice tests.

During the last actual MCAT I did run out of time for Physical Science and don't think I got to every question, so that definitely hurt. Been focusing a lot on timing while studying this time around

 

[Saxappeal1]

Was it anxiety the first time?

 

[psp336]

Was it anxiety the first time?

Partly anxiety. I've never been the quickest test taker or a quick reader, so the fact that its under tight time constraints causes anxiety naturally for me.