low mcat

GPA: 3.4 (constant upward trend, just had a hard time freshman year) MCAT: 497 (2017) --> 503 (2018) 122/126/127/128 (not sure what happened on c/p was averaging 126 on practice tests) - South Carolina resident - 100 Clinical Volunteer hours - 1000+ non clinical volunteer hours (interned at a...

is it worth me trying to apply with an MCAT of 492 or should I just wait and retake the mcat and apply next cycle? Do schools like to see reapplicants? Help

Hi there, I am in a sticky situation. I cannot decide whether or not to apply this cycle or wait and retake the MCAT. I have a low MCAT score but a very good GPA and incredible experience. I hear that it is good for medical schools to see your name, but I can't decide if it is the worth money...

Edit: I am not URM. I just submitted my primary to one school, but I took the MCAT 2 June, so I'm still waiting on that to submit the rest. ANY assistance is deeply appreciated! GPA: 3.96 cGPA 4.0sGPA MCAT: My AAMC FLs were 508/509/509 so it has been pretty consistent but low. 5 years in the US...

Hi all, I just submitted my AACOMAS to 15 schools (I've worked full time during undergrad to afford uni tuition and HELLA application fees) and I'm still on the fence about throwing my hat in the ring for a few allopathic schools. My father is an MD and isn't pleased about me applying DO even...

Hi all! I just graduated from the GeorgeSquared Advanced Biomedical Sciences program in May 2018. Please feel welcome to post any questions you may have. I would love to share my insight and be as transparent as possible, since I too was in your shoes searching on SDN last year. If you have any...

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Summary: - Just graduated this year, got my mcat score this morning. Applying this cycle. - Migrated to america after high school, took a year off to learn english and apply to universities. Didn't speak english when I came here. Now speak 4 languages fluently. URM, African. US citizen now...

Hello all, Im seeking advice on possible MD schools to apply to the 2019 AAMC application cycle with my current stats. As of right now, my application looks like: A female, Hispanic, FL resident with a 2.9 GPA (with noticeable improvement in grades over time), 510 MCAT gap year working as a...

Hello all, cGPA 3.80 sGPA sGPA3.69 First mcat 501 (127/122/127/125) Second mcat 504 (128/120/127/129) Will a third retake hurt my chances? I feel an accommodation allowing me to have more time will help for cars. I have studied for this exam for over a year and no luck inimproving. Class of...

Hi everyone! Long time lurker, received my MCAT scores today and am looking for a little bit of help. I'm feeling a bit discouraged about my chances of acceptance after receiving my MCAT score today, but I also don't think an MCAT retake would help (I don't think I could realistically do any...

Unwatch Thread Ignore Thre Hello all cGPA 3.80 sGPA 3.69 First mcat 501 (127/122/127/125) Predicted Second mcat 504 (128/120/127/129) My 3 aamc practice exams were all exactly 507 i really don’t know what happened. I know you are supposed to retake when you are ready, I never ever scored...

Hi I just wanted to write a quick post to any premeds because when I was in your situation I read tons of different posts on this website that made me feel like garbage and that I would never get in because of my lower GPA and MCAT. I scored a 500 breakdown was 127/125/123/125. My gpa was a...

cGPA: 3.61 sGPA 3.45 MCAT: First time I took it was Sept. 2017 got 495 State of residence: Georgia Ethnicity and/or race: Indian male Undergraduate institution: Georgia State University Shadowing/Volunteer: Currently volunteering at an Emergency Department every Sunday for 4 hours since Jan...

Hi everyone! I'm looking for advise based on some raw numbers/information: I am a CA resident. I graduated college 4 years ago, have since worked as a medical scribe, in a clinic for the underserved, and had many volunteer/shadowing hours (have not had research work since my undergrad...

Hello everyone, these are my stats: B.S Integrative Animal Biology (2016) Minor: Chemistry GPA: 3.63 MCAT: 498 (second attempt); 493 first. Volunteering: >200 Florida resident I am also about to graduate from a medical assisting program. I did this in hopes of gaining more direct patient care...

Hello everyone, these are my stats: B.S Integrative Animal Biology (2016) Minor: Chemistry GPA: 3.63 MCAT: 498 (second attempt); 493 first. Volunteering: >200 Florida resident I am also about to graduate from a medical assisting program. I did this in hopes of gaining more direct patient care...

Thought I might start a thread for the BMS program. Anyone applying this year for the program?

Hey all, I know that this website is the holy land for guidance so I am reaching out and would like any advice or story about your own personal experience ETC. I've been weighing my options because I have a decent GPA (3.6, science 3.5) but a very low MCAT score. I took the old exam twice...

I was not able to prepare enough for the MCAT and ended up scoring 492:smack:. I am 23 yo international student who completed all premedical coursework in the US. My GPA is 3.84, and I have done my best with the extracurriculars: mentored; volunteered; ran a health professionals club; done...

I saw a video on Youtube about someone getting into Med School by doing a biomedical Master's program (taking the same exact 1st year Med School classes) at that particular medical school. Video Here - What are the chances of getting in with such program ? Any others with similar experience...

Hello people! This is my first post although I have been looking through SDN for a couple years now. I saw my MCAT score this morning as wasn't too impressed to say the least. MCAT: 503 - 125/128/124/126 I thought I did much better but what can ya do.. I don't have the time to study or retake...

I graduated with a BS in Biology in 2016 and started working on the MPH right away not knowing that the MPH will not help my science GPA. Now that I know, I am planning to hold on taking MPH classes until I fix my science GPA. By which I mean taking upper level science courses, at least 20...

Before I state my stats, I know that my path will require some more years, and I’m willing to work for it. I just need to know the types of paths I would need to embark on moving forward. Some info about me: California Resident, Asian-Filipino, 24 yrs old, UCI for undergrad cGPA: 3.367, with...

So, this week I met two people who were coincidently good friends prior to medical school with lower MCATs attending the same school --My question at the end... The first guy is a URM with a 497 and a 3.5 The second guy is a ORM with a 500(sorry its technically not less than 500) and a 3.9 I...

Hey Everyone! I would really appreciate some help on deciding if I should seriously apply with the stats that I have. I've recently started to look into Osteopathic schools to apply to however, my MCAT is unbalanced 506:127,122,128,129 and I think that might severely deter me from getting any...

Made a horrible mess out of undergrad, and for a few years tried to focus on different career paths. Graduated now and working as a sustainability analyst. took a long time away from med to realize that i still want to do it, and now i'm exploring possible actions again. Wasn't being dramatic...

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I am applying for the upcoming cycle, hoping to be among the class of 2022 of Howard's Medical Program. My Overall GPA is a 3.54 and my SGPA is a 3.27. I got a 505 on the MCAT. These are my ECs: -I have 800 clinical hours with an ophthalmologist that was also a Howard Med grad. -I've worked...

So I applied last year pretty late in the cycle and ended up getting an interview and was placed on the waitlist. There are a lot of reasons why I applied late, I was sexually assaulted by a doctor I shadowed and I pressed charges against him which meant I had to fly to New York a lot..this...

If anyone has gone through or knows someone who has, please post your advice. I have made mistakes partly due to no guidance and trying to figure things out on my own so I hope someone could please help as I attempt to take the next step. I studied pre-med in college. Have always been a good...

I have a poor mcat of 484 Grades and experience are better : 3.5 post bacc 3.2~3.3 overall. My first year of college I had low gpa that led to academic dismissal, but have since vastly improved my grades +3000 hours of volunteer work Work as a behavioral therapist-+8 years No research :/ D1...

Hi all, There may be similar posts on this forum but I would like some input regarding my own situation. I have currently applied to both MD and DO schools and have received several rejections from DO within 48 hours of verification. I tried choosing schools that had low GPA cutoffs or did not...

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Hello, I am confused and do not know what my next steps should be. I have made so many mistakes on my journey to be a doctor, partly due to lack of knowledge and guidance. Here are my stats if anyone can tell me what to do next. I know my MCAT needs work and I am preparing to find a tutor, but...

500 MCAT Chem/phys - 124 CARS - 126 Bio/biochem - 125 Psych/Soc - 125 I'm going for MD but if there's no hope, then I would go DO. I know that I need to retake the MCAT for a better chance, especially for MD and that is my plan. However, my question is: Do you think low tier MD schools will...

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Does anyone seen or had experience with someone with my similar stats? 3.9 GPA 500 MCAT 64.4 LizzyM URM I interviewed at Houston and Lubbock back in October-November of 2016. I believe my interviews went exceptionally well as we connected pretty easily, but that could just be from my...

I am a single mother to a 2-year-old, working 2 jobs to make ends meet, and attending school full time. I will be entering the application cycle this summer and am wondering if I have a chance. My stats are as follows: 25 year old female, non-URM, from Virginia, but is economically...

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