Low MCAT, high GPA chances?

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[Goro]

You definitely need to get that MCAT score into the high 20s to have any hope with MD programs. Even with being a URM, I'm kinda doubtful

For DO programs, you'd definitely get some invites. Still, I'd re-take.

I'm hispanic, with a 3.95 GPA, 3.89 sGPA, 24 MCAT (10VR, 6PS, 8BS) but retaking in August, good LORs, decent ECs..
part time job, tutoring, volunteering, soon to be shadowing.

I'm planning on applying to low-mid level MD schools, possibly some DO. What do you think? Thanks

 

[aspiring20]

I'm hispanic, with a 3.95 GPA, 3.89 sGPA, 24 MCAT (10VR, 6PS, 8BS) but retaking in August, good LORs, decent ECs..
part time job, tutoring, volunteering, soon to be shadowing.

I'm planning on applying to low-mid level MD schools, possibly some DO. What do you think? Thanks

your GPA is stellar, but that 24 MCAT will make MD acceptances very difficult. however, URM status should help in your favor, but is it enough to offset a 24 MCAT? i am not sure.

you have to realize that the gap between your GPA and MCAT will raise eyebrows. the opposite is also true - someone with a 40 MCAT but 2.9 GPA, for instance.

your MCAT verbal is set, but you need to raise those science scores. if you want a mid-level MD school, definitely consider retaking the MCAT and get a 27+.

 

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DO, yes. MD, no.