Unsure of MCAT Scores, worth retaking in August?

[thandi]

Took the MCAT June 21, and signed up for the august 7th MCAT, I have already sent in AMCAS app and have been getting secondaries. GPA is 3.6 overall 3.5 sciences, and I come from a non-traditional background. I didn't feel great about the MCAT I took, but that could be nerves. I'm applying to a range of schools and I'm wondering at what score (on the June 21st MCAT), should I choose to retake on August 7th? Also do I alert my schools to the retake right away?

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[zzxxzz]

Depends where you applied and your practice test range, but in general anything below 29-30 might be retaken.

 

[alwaysbehappy]

hey the mcat is one of the most unpredictable tests - you really have no idea how you scored, until you get your score. You might be surprised - everyone finds the exam to be hard. If you look at your score, and know you can improve - definitely retake. If you get lower than a 29, unless you're applying DO, you should retake mcat! Good luck