*Official August 2016 MCAT Thread*

[leelee12]

Hi everyone,

This thread is for everyone that is writing the MCAT on August 4th, 5th, 19th, 20th or on the 25th.

Slow and steady wins the race.

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[RockMcat520]

Scores are up

No way!!! Are u serious????? They didnt announce yet

Just checked. You are trolling

 

[MDhopeful1234567]

Can't decide if I want time to go by faster or slower...I am so scared of checking my score and seeing something below 500

 

[jcz123]

I think I am going to have a heart attack when it changes to say: "new scores are available".URGH

 

[Mcat_hokage]

Can't decide if I want time to go by faster or slower...I am so scared of checking my score and seeing something below 500

I am so worried that will happen to me too. My score better not start with a 4xx

 

[Palmyra]

I'm going to be at work when they go up. Anyone wanna text me when they go live?

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[MDhopeful1234567]

I'm going to be at work when they go up. Anyone wanna text me when they go live?

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I can!

 

[riversidestar2]

Nervous for people here! Good luck everyone!

We have such an incredible doctor shortage in this country that if it was up to me, I would let everyone here into medical school!

 

[Mcat_hokage]

Scores are up ! I'm scared to look

 

[nikkkk12]

TOOO NERVOUS!

 

[MDhopeful1234567]

Idk how to feel!!

512
128 127 127 130

 

[riversidestar2]

Scores are up ! I'm scared to look

You will do great, just take a look!

 

[riversidestar2]

Idk how to feel!!

512
128 127 127 130

That's an amazing score, very balanced! Congrats.

 

[MDhopeful1234567]

That's an amazing score, very balanced! Congrats.

Thank you! I thought the bio section would have scaled in our favor because of the difficulty but I guess not! Haha

 

[bobeanie95]

Good luck to everyone today!

 

[Mcat_hokage]

502


127/123/128/124

Disappointed

 

[premed1244]

523 130/130/132/131

Literally fell on the floor when I saw it.

Three and half months of studying 6 days a week 8 hrs/day paid off. Holy ****. One of the most gratifying moments of my life. Thank you God, /r/mcat, sdn. Cheers to everyone from August 25th, you all were an awesome resource to keep sane.

 

[riversidestar2]

502


127/123/128/124

Disappointed

Sorry to hear that. But don't worry, you can improve, there are several success stories here on SDN.

 

[Jersanta]

509 130/123/128/128
Welp. Looks like I gotta retake because of CARS. :/

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[vladnix]

Got 499 124/123/123/129 , do you guys think this is good enough for a low tier or new D.O school?

 

[bluelamin]

518 yooooooooooooooooooooo
129/127/130/132

 

[Mcat_hokage]

Sorry to hear that. But don't worry, you can improve, there are several success stories here on SDN.

Thanks for the positive words, really appreciate it !

 

[Palmyra]

503. 125/128/125/125. Don't know what to think...

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[MilaKunisDoe]

507, 123 CARS..

 

[theonlytycrane]

^ what were your scores on AAMC scored?

 

[kpba225]

489... :/ 2nd time taking it. fml

 

[irule285]

508 (128/124/128/128) not sure how to feel.

 

[Pepper26]

489... :/ 2nd time taking it. fml

How were you scoring on the practice tests?

 

[kpba225]

I studied using Kaplan for 2 1/2 months and after, I waited a month to retake and for which I prepared for a month. I got on aamc scored a 500

 

[Drantidenti]

508 (128/124/128/128) not sure how to feel.

lol exactly the same here not sure how I should feel 130/125/126/127. I though it did way better on psych and bio, but I feel like if i retake it I can probably get a 510+

 

[Pepper26]

Bummer, sorry to hear about that. Try to figure out what went wrong...Don't worry, keep your head high and keep pushing forward!

 

[700825]

516 (127/131/128/130)

 

[kpba225]

516 (127/131/128/130)

523 130/130/132/131

Literally fell on the floor when I saw it.

Three and half months of studying 6 days a week 8 hrs/day paid off. Holy ****. One of the most gratifying moments of my life. Thank you God, /r/mcat, sdn. Cheers to everyone from August 25th, you all were an awesome resource to keep sane.

How did you guys prepare?!

 

[dwgrubbs1s]

Congrats to everyone. I got a 507 (126/126/127/128) and quite frankly I am okay with that (applying only to DO schools). To those who didn't score as well as what they wanted, good luck in the cycle or better luck next time. I am sure you will be just fine in the long run.

 

[dwgrubbs1s]

523 130/130/132/131

Literally fell on the floor when I saw it.

Three and half months of studying 6 days a week 8 hrs/day paid off. Holy ****. One of the most gratifying moments of my life. Thank you God, /r/mcat, sdn. Cheers to everyone from August 25th, you all were an awesome resource to keep sane.

Hard work goes a long way! Congratulations and good luck on your journey to medicine! (Although I am sure you probably won't need much luck).

 

[ihatethisprocess]

HELPPPPP

512
127/128/127/130

Should I retake????

 

[laczlacylaci]

HELPPPPP

512
127/128/127/130

Should I retake????

are you serious? Some people would kill for that score!!!

 

[theonlytycrane]

HELPPPPP

512
127/128/127/130

Should I retake????

no way. multiple scores might be averaged and there's a chance you'll do worse on a section.

 

[ihatethisprocess]

no way. multiple scores might be averaged and there's a chance you'll do worse on a section.

I feel like this score excludes me from applying to any top tier schools which is why I am considering retaking

 

[theonlytycrane]

I feel like this score excludes me from applying to any top tier schools which is why I am considering retaking

What did you get on the AAMC scored? If you're confident that you can hit 95%+, then maybe. Also how did you feel on test day? Did you feel like you got 512 without giving it your best?

 

[Mcat_hokage]

HELPPPPP

512
127/128/127/130

Should I retake????

Retake ! That's your only option

 

[premed1244]

How did you guys prepare?!

I posted in 509+ MCAT Study Habits.

Hard work goes a long way! Congratulations and good luck on your journey to medicine! (Although I am sure you probably won't need much luck).

Thanks! I would certainly appreciate some luck, though .

 

[bae2017]

524 (131/131/131/131)!!!! I had to wait a day to make sure I didn't dream it. I am SO ECSTATIC. 521 on scored, 92% on unscored. I averaged 515 on NS, 510 on Kaplan, ~80% on EK. Do the section bank and all AAMC materials - after doing those I saw my scores jump!!! Even though I'm mostly a lurker I love you all thank you so much for the support

 

[Horse Apiece]

I feel like this score excludes me from applying to any top tier schools which is why I am considering retaking

What did you get on the AAMC scored? If you're confident that you can hit 95%+, then maybe. Also how did you feel on test day? Did you feel like you got 512 without giving it your best?

Even at 95%+ they are looking at an averaged score somewhere in the 514-516 range. Definitely not worth retaking unless they can get in the top 1-2%, otherwise they have really not gained much by retaking. Otherwise look at schools they are interested in, and find out if they have any explicit policy about taking the best score.

 

[azavala5]

thanks for the advice

 

[redsox93]

Okay I have never done this but I could use some advice. My intention is to apply to a D.O. school with my 504 MCAT. But does anyone think I might have a chance at a low tier allopathic school? This is what I bring to the table,

1) Undergrad GPA 3.8----honor society
2) three years of medicinal chem. research- one publication and numerous presentations with the ACS.
3)>100 hrs shadowing
4) >300 hrs hospice volunteer
5) 2 years work as a biology teaching assistant
6) 1 year work as a patient transporter
7) current job---patient data analysis at a local Lyme clinic
8) secured LOR----chief of infectious disease and vice president of medicine at my local hospital
9) currently in graduate school-masters in Physiology---GPA 3.5
10) various clubs and scholarships

Not in any way am I trying to brag about myself, but seriously I had only thought about DO school but should I try MD as well?

I am NOT retaking the mcat! I've taken it twice already.

oh yeah.... Also, I am Latino American

What was your first score? What state do you live in

 

[theonlytycrane]

Okay I have never done this but I could use some advice. My intention is to apply to a D.O. school with my 504 MCAT. But does anyone think I might have a chance at a low tier allopathic school? This is what I bring to the table,

1) Undergrad GPA 3.8----honor society
2) three years of medicinal chem. research- one publication and numerous presentations with the ACS.
3)>100 hrs shadowing
4) >300 hrs hospice volunteer
5) 2 years work as a biology teaching assistant
6) 1 year work as a patient transporter
7) current job---patient data analysis at a local Lyme clinic
8) secured LOR----chief of infectious disease and vice president of medicine at my local hospital
9) currently in graduate school-masters in Physiology---GPA 3.5
10) various clubs and scholarships

Not in any way am I trying to brag about myself, but seriously I had only thought about DO school but should I try MD as well?

I am NOT retaking the mcat! I've taken it twice already.

oh yeah.... Also, I am Latino American

it may depend on your state. 1st gen. college student?

 

[azavala5]

it may depend on your state. 1st gen. college student?

I went to undergrad in Texas. Right now I am in grad school in NY.

And yeah, first gen. college student.

 

[Horse Apiece]

Okay I have never done this but I could use some advice. My intention is to apply to a D.O. school with my 504 MCAT. But does anyone think I might have a chance at a low tier allopathic school? This is what I bring to the table,

1) Undergrad GPA 3.8----honor society
2) three years of medicinal chem. research- one publication and numerous presentations with the ACS.
3)>100 hrs shadowing
4) >300 hrs hospice volunteer
5) 2 years work as a biology teaching assistant
6) 1 year work as a patient transporter
7) current job---patient data analyst at a local Lyme clinic
8) secured LOR----chief of infectious disease and vice president of medicine at my local hospital
9) currently in graduate school-masters in Physiology---GPA 3.5
10) various clubs and scholarships

Not in any way am I trying to brag about myself, but seriously I had only thought about DO school but should I try MD as well?

I am NOT retaking the mcat! I've taken it twice already.

oh yeah.... Also, I am Latino American

Based on rough estimates from the AAMC, according to fact table A-23 you have maybe a 25-30% chance of getting in somewhere. You would need to apply broadly and to schools where you fit their mission. Also just because you are Latino, does not mean you are URM, and will depend on the area of the school. You'll need to look into which schools you should apply to where you'll be considered URM and have a better chance.

 

[azavala5]

What was your first score? What state do you live in

I took the MCAT 4 years ago the first time. Got a 22.

I currently live in NY. But I'm from Texas

 

[vladnix]

Anyone really familiar with this new scoring process can tell me if a 499 is a bad score, or if there's hope?