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Let's just say I have to apply this cycle for a variety of reasons which would take forever to explain
Assuming I'm going to apply this cycle, which option would be best? Also, it's not like I've been slacking off for this test. I've studied and just am waiting to see what my AAMC scored test will be like before signing up.
I just wanted to figure out a plan if I find myself having to retake. In such a case, really how bad would the July 22 test be for a retake?
I think this is a bad idea, but tbh, I don't think I have any other options. But if you could hear me out and give me some advice, that would help tons!
I want to def apply this cycle, but I haven't taken my MCAT yet. I've been studying and am planning on signing up for the June 2 date after seeing my score on the AAMC test. If I can get at least a 510 on that, I think I will go ahead with June 2. If not, then I think I will go with the June 18 date instead.
BUT for either of these options, it looks like finding a date to retake the test will be difficult in case I'm in that situation. Here are my options:
1. Take the test June 2 (based on AAMC score). If I need to retake, sign up for July 9th test date as back-up w/o knowing your score (which comes back July 6). If the score is good, cancel July 9 and lose $300. This option may help me be early in the cycle…idk
2. Take the test June 2. If I need to retake, sign up for July 22nd after knowing my score. This saves me $300 and gives me more time to prep for retake.
3. Take the test June 18. If I need to retake, only option is to sign up for July 22 without knowing my score and then cancel when score comes out and if its good. But here also, lose $300.
Thoughts? At this point, money is being used up like water, so I'm just going to go with the option that will work best regardless. I would actually prefer Option 3 tbh. I could try to do my best for June 18, and then still keep July 22 handy in case I need to retake and still apply this cycle. Of course, I wouldn't stop studying.
However, is a July 22 retake date okay? How late would I be? I'll have everything prewritten and hopefully complete by late August at all med schools.
am planning on signing up for the June 2
The planned immediate re-take is a sadly common "strategy."
I can't remember anyone admiring this behavior on my committee, without regard to the result.
The screener will question their judgement.So you're saying that if an applicant gets like a 510 on the June 2nd test but a 515+ on the July 22nd test, they will still be rejected at your school? :/
It seems like you're pretty confident that you'll have to retake your June 2 score. Why not just call the June 2 a loss and sign up for July 9th? That gives you 7 weeks to prepare and your application will be fine timewise (and you can apply this cycle). That way you can avoid the stress of cramming like mad for June 2, which is almost certainly a recipe for disaster. You want one solid score, not a bad one followed by a mediocre one five weeks later.
You can do a lot in 7 weeks, especially if you're studying full time, but you need to make sure you have a robust study plan. Take a practice test every week to get your timing down. Learn the common pitfalls and problem types. Then knock it out of the park and get into medical school.
Just saw this...are you sure that you can even get this date in your area? Seats fill up pretty fast.
I'm just worried that I won't have the time to retake if I have to…with July 9th, there is not even that option. Tbh, I don't even know if I will need to…it's just a fear strengthened by SDN after reading all the posts about how difficult the MCAT is for people that score even 520 on the practice, I'm feeling really discouraged.
I can get a date for June 2 (there are seats in my area, and I don't think they will close up). But now, I'm debating maybe just taking it June 18th instead for which there are currently no seats. I think some will open soon though hopefully.
The MCAT is a career deciding, high stakes exam. It is not to be approached so cavalierly, as you are doing.
Take it when you are 100% ready, even if it means skipping an app cycle . Med schools aren't going anywhere.
So you're saying that if an applicant gets like a 510 on the June 2nd test but a 515+ on the July 22nd test, they will still be rejected at your school? :/
Well you can apply this season but if you do poorly... you are forced to take another year...Let's just say I have to apply this cycle for a variety of reasons which would take forever to explain