how will different MCAT exams between applicants be viewed next cycle?

[vanillabear55]

Basically, how are schools going to compare applicants with these two new tests out. I know schools have various policies with accepting the old mcat for a few years max, so I'm interested, since I'm applying next cycle, how its going to be used when there is going to be such a mix of applicants.

Is it just going to be comparing the percentile estimates between applicants with different tests or do you think a greater emphasis will be placed on GPA/extracurriculars?
I realize there may not be a definitive answer out there, just curious if anyone has heard anything/has any input!

Thanks.

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[claduva94]

Percentiles. I doubt anything will become emphasized more or less.

 

[Goro]

We haven't a clue!

Basically, how are schools going to compare applicants with these two new tests out. I know schools have various policies with accepting the old mcat for a few years max, so I'm interested, since I'm applying next cycle, how its going to be used when there is going to be such a mix of applicants.

Is it just going to be comparing the percentile estimates between applicants with different tests or do you think a greater emphasis will be placed on GPA/extracurriculars?
I realize there may not be a definitive answer out there, just curious if anyone has heard anything/has any input!

Thanks.

 

[vanillabear55]

We haven't a clue!