Trying to decide whether MCAT retake is necessary

[Temet Nosce]

Current MCAT 27 (PS 10 VR 7 BS 10)

Undergrad GPA as accounting major (3.00)
Post-bacc pre-health GPA split evenly between an ivy league and non-ivy league institution (3.60)

400 hours volunteer lab work, 6 month stint in hospital ER, shadowed 4 different DOs, currently working at a firm involved in clinical grant payments between pharm companies and clinical investigators

Trying to decide what my chances are for DO and whether an MCAT retake is necessary. Thanks!

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[DocConk]

Your case is interesting... I'm no expert, but I'd say you have a <40% chance of matriculation with the current stats. Your cGPA is what then? Probably like 3.3? You could do it, just apply broadly, all DO

 

[Temet Nosce]

Thanks very much for the reply DocConk! Yes, cumulative is just slightly under a 3.3. Your response sounds correct. I applied last cycle to 11 DO schools but wasn't able to get the primary app out until January. I interviewed at 2 schools which resulted in waitlist spots that haven't turned into anything. I am hoping that having gotten my primary application out early this cycle will lead to better results. Certainly, retaking the MCAT and bumping up that VR score couldn't hurt; I just don't want to take that test again if it's not necessary!

 

[DocConk]

Hey no problem. Best of luck. Yeah, your late application last cycle undoubtedly hurt you pretty badly, making your chances a lot lower. Hopefully the other aspects of your app are strong and you can interview well, and it'll help if you've got a nice, positively steady GPA trend for the opposite could quite possibly be the nail in your coffin.

 

[Catalystik]

Current MCAT 27 (PS 10 VR 7 BS 10)

Undergrad GPA as accounting major (3.00)
Post-bacc pre-health GPA split evenly between an ivy league and non-ivy league institution (3.60)

400 hours volunteer lab work, 6 month stint in hospital ER, shadowed 4 different DOs, currently working at a firm involved in clinical grant payments between pharm companies and clinical investigators

Trying to decide what my chances are for DO and whether an MCAT retake is necessary.

I think your MCAT score is fine. You don't need to retake it. Stats-wise, applying with an AACOMAS cGPA of 3.3/sGPA 3.6/MCAT 27 and a steep upward grade trend would get you in somewhere, especially if you include newer schools on your list. EC-wise, though, I feel your active clinical experience is on the sparse side with only 6 months and I encourage you to keep beefing that up through the application cycle for the sake of Secondaries, update letters, and interview conversations. Some nonmedical community service would be a nice addition as well.

 

[Temet Nosce]

Much appreciation for the response Catalystik. Your advice is well-heeded; thank you.