mcat

  1. T

    to gap or no gap: need advice!

    Hello! I'm new to SDN and this is my first post. I apologize if my formatting is off! I’m an ORM rising junior in NY, trying to choose between applying straight through (applying end of junior year) or taking a gap year. I was looking for some outside perspective. Stats: 4.0 GPA (projected at...
  2. mcat prep

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  3. H

    33 y/o Non-Trad | 5000+ Clinical Hours | Former D1 Athlete w/ Strong ECs—Apply Now or Do SMP?

    Hi all, I’m a 33-year-old non-traditional, first-time applicant currently finalizing my AMCAS, and I could really use some honest, grounded advice. I’ve asked the attendings I work under, residents, med students, and even my scribe team (I’m the lead scribe), but no one’s really been in my...
  4. S

    MCAT Retake disaster, not sure where to go from here

    I just received my MCAT score back and I scored the same as I did previously. I had taken the test 3 times previously (498,504,507) and scored a 507 again. My previous breakdown was 126,127,127,127. My most recent exam came back 127,127,128,125. My P/S score was abnormally low, a score I have...
  5. SenatorTractor

    Selling UWorld QBank Account [44 days left] (2025)

    Hello MCAT nerds, Since I've taken my MCAT I no longer need my Qbank account and I'm selling the 44 days that are left on the subscription in order to help PAY BACK THE $400 I PAID FOR THE SUBSCRIPTION. Will move the account to your email, etc, etc. DM or reply if interested. 75 bucks.
  6. BayerischeMotorenWerke

    Should I defer my acceptance to a DO school to apply to MD schools next year?

    So by the grace of god i gained acceptance into an osteopathic medical school with an MCAT score in the LOW 490s (and I mean very low 490s). Genuinely felt unreal when I found out I was accepted. And so with me thinking i was not going to get accepted this cycle I planned for and retook the MCAT...
  7. P

    Crazy pre-med situation

    Hello, I am resident, and I actually I’m posting this for a friend. He actually finished undergrad with me He has actually been studying on and off for the MCAT for the last six years.We graduated in 2017. He actually had a decent GPA at 3.6 and now he thinks he can score very well on the...
  8. A

    Need honest advice abt rescheduling maybe

    Hello everyone. I need some advice on how I should go about rescheduling my exam (if at all but I really think I should). I’ve been studying since mid January. I was supposed to test on April 26th but my scores weren’t good (like barely 500, so obvs pushed it back). I have my exam scheduled for...
  9. R

    Retake Advice Needed

    Hello, I took the 3/21 MCAT and received a score of 506. I am looking to retake it. I have a few questions regarding this: What is the latest date I can retake the MCAT and still be considered an early or mid-timed applicant for this upcoming cycle? How can I improve my P/S score? I did the...
  10. J

    Went from a 509 -> 522 in a week. Should I take more time to study?

    509 1 week ago FL3 (127/125/129/128) 522 yesterday FL4 (131/131/130/130) So, the question is do I 1. Take FL5 Tuesday and if I get a decent score go for 4/4 OR 2. Reschedule for April 28 to give me a little more time Things I did differently: I restarted my Anki deck and got through 700 of the...
  11. MCATKingoftheCurve

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  12. M

    Retaking 510, best advice on submitting primary?

    Hey guys, thoughts? I took the mcat in the fall of this year and got a 510. I have a 4.0, have 1000 hours working in 2 diff research labs with 8 published abstracts and poster/podium presentations. Also have 1000 working as an EMT for my university hospital. I’m a music major and do a lot of...
  13. C

    WAMC| Non-Canadaian International 3.87/510

    Hello everyone, I am a non-Canadian International student (East Asian) applying for the upcoming cycle. My cGPA is 3.87 and sGPA is 3.98 while my MCAT is a bit on the lower end (130/124/127/129) and got this score with second attempt. I had strong research profile (5 pubs when applying with...
  14. D

    Is there a difference between high [emoji2393]20 ([emoji2393]24+) and low [emoji2393]20?

    I’m currently scoring at 520 and testing 5/31. I’ve heard people say that there is no real difference between a 520 and 524+ in how they are looked at by admissions. I’m curious if this is accurate. I know many top schools have averages above a 520 (for example NYU’s average is a 523) so my...
  15. S

    Shot for DO schools

    Hey yall! I was wondering if I could get some advice on what I should do at this point of my pre-med journey. In my second mcat, I scored a 504. I know its pretty low but I wanted to know what my chances might be at a DO school if I apply this cycle. My gpa is a 3.9 from a UC school and...
  16. medicalmoviebuff

    How should I order the Kaplan books as someone with ADHD?

    For those of you that have ADHD, have you found that it was more effective to go through one book at a time all the way through or to rotate/alternate between books every day (do one day chem, one day physics, etc.)? Trying to figure out the best (and avoid the worst) approach to these books...
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  18. N

    To retake or not to retake the MCAT

    Basically what the title says My MCAT from last september is a fine overall score but continues to haunt me becuase of the CARS subsection. I got a 513 (130/124/128/131). For the last few months I've been on and off thinking about a retake and then trying to accept my score. I need to...
  19. C

    Would anyone be interested in a paired up video call with an accountability partner to do some deep work/study together?

    It would be free for you, first and most importantly of all :-) You each make a pre-commitment to what you'll be doing for 30 or 60 minutes (study isomers for organic chem, do 30 questions, etc). and hop on a video call for a deep focus session where you keep each other accountable (off the...
  20. SmokeyFish

    Has anyone used IFD material ? "Informing Future Doctors"

    I have watched so many videos and read so much online and I came across IFD awhile ago on youtube and I like them. I have watched their free advice and mcat prep setups (different decks and techniques) and finally went to their site to see what they offer personally . They have a few packages...
  21. M

    Questions About UQ-Ochsner MD Program

    How competitive is the program? What is a competitive GPA and MCAT? I couldn't find any data on how many applicants they get each year on average and how many people get accepted. What are some of the extracurriculars they emphasize on? Research, volunteering, clinical experience, etc. What are...
  22. C

    MSAR Question - Does a high MCAT make up for taking science classes at Community Colleges?

    Basically the question in the title. I have taken my prerequisites at community colleges as a DIY Postbacc and am in the early stages of building a school list. Looking through MSAR I see multiple schools that either say they won't accept supplemental course credit from CC's, or that they...
  23. F

    MCAT study resources question

    Hey Everyone. I will be applying for medical school for the next cycle. I am targeting the University of Iowa for medical school. I took the MCAT once. I got a score of 508 with a 129/122/128/129 breakdown. I am planning to retake the MCAT in the spring. For my first trial, I studied Kaplan...
  24. M

    WAMC: 4.0/510 MCAT

    Pending updates
  25. N

    Should I Retake a 513 MCAT with a low CARS?

    I recently got back my score being 513 (130/124/128/131), and I’m being terrorized by the idea of retaking. I keep leaning one side or the other and I am not sure which choice is better. My full lengths were 508, 508, 512,515,516 and I’ve used all of them. My CARS was within the 125-127 range...
  26. Imaginarydoc

    Should I continue doing psych MCAT flashcards even after MCAT

    Hello, I received my MCAT score back and I am happy with my score and am not planning on retaking. I wanted to continue doing my Biology Anki cards (as they are like 60 a day and not that much) but I wanted to know if I should also continue doing my psych ones. Is there any of the psych material...
  27. noelmedicine1

    Is May 31 Considered Late to Take the MCAT?

    I am thinking of taking the MCAT May 31 for the next cycle. Since the scores are released July 1st, I’m not sure if that’ll be considered late. I am kind of concerned about my chances with getting my MCAT scores July 1st
  28. J

    Can anyone please give me advice on how to be more competitive?

    Hello everyone, I'm a 27 year old nontraditional ORM, and I'm currently on my 4th year of DIY post-bacc. I was born and raised on Guam, and I currently reside in southern California (specifically the Inland Empire). I started my undergrad back in 2015. I previously had a 3.0 science gpa, so I...
  29. A

    Retake a unbalanced 516?

    I got a 516 (130-130-129-127). I would have been pretty confident about not retaking if my score was balanced but since my PS is so low for my dream schools (at or below 10 percentile for the UCs according to MSARs) I am on the fence. Should I retake in order to improve that PS score or don't...
  30. Meganerd2012

    How to plan for retake?

    I recently received my MCAT score of 500 (123/127/124/126). I believe I can do better especially in CARS and P/S (but probably not by September), but I’m unsure how to better prep for next go around. I used a prep course, 5 BP FLs, 2 AAMC Fls (the free ones), and 50% of UWorld. I’ve tried Anki...
  31. M

    Do I Have A Chance?

    Hope everyone's journey is going smoothly, would love some feedback on mine if you have the time to spare-- I'm an URM non-trad in TX with an undergrad cGPA of 3.2 and sGPA 3.1 (far from an ideal gpa, but a strong upward trend) Spent the last five years as a high school physics teacher...
  32. saltyedamame25

    15 days away- NEED ADVICE

    Hi everyone, looking for some advice. On my first attempt, I scored a 492. I did not want to take the exam but was scared of wasting money on the void, so I got it scored. I know this is really bad please don't lecture me, I've tortured myself so much about it. I am testing on July 13th and...
  33. Wildling2424

    Non-traditional student, I have a unique situation, please tell me what my chances are, I also need help with school list!

    Hello Everyone, cGPA and sGPA : cGPA 2.5 and sGPA 2.6 (this is for my associates degree of nursing combined with the numerous classes I took 15-20 years ago that I got F's in because I never went to school. Last 35 credits of bachelors degree: GPA-3.9 Postbacc 40 credits- 4.0 (Consisting of...
  34. L

    Selling Used MCAT Books TBR, Kaplan, ExamKrackers, Princeton Review

    Most of these are practically new and are in excellent condition. While the TBR is an older edition, many of these books will still be helpful for content review and practice questions! Damages: TBR - physics 1 (one line highlighted), orgo 1 (some highlighting), verbal reasoning (highlighting...
  35. Chelated_Fe

    When to register during MCAT during study cycle?

    This is most likely a frequently asked question, but when during my study cycle do you all recommend signing up for the MCAT exam? I’m trying to do it in 3 months, and I just started, so I am a little hesitant as I am scared I won’t have enough time.
  36. T

    Wanting to re-apply, currently working at Mayo Clinic. Worth it/advice?

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  37. D

    One month out from test and still not improving

    Hello everyone! Just looking for some advice here... I have been studying for the MCAT since January. I started with the blueprint self pace review but found that I was not retaining the information so I tried content reviewing with Anki which I think helped. My diagnostic score was a 488...
  38. D

    Retaking old MCAT with good score

    Hi everyone, I'm reapplying this cycle with an MCAT from September 2021 (525), but have realized now that many schools would not accept it: importantly for me USC, Kaiser, UCSF. I'm debating the pros and cons of a late retake in July, with a score release in August 2024. I'm worried about a...
  39. LindaAccepted

    Medical The AMCAS Primary “Deadline”

    In just a few days, many of you will want to submit your medical school primary application. You’ve probably heard that you have to click “send” on the first day possible – which this year is May 28, 2024 – if you want your best shot. But just how true is that? The AMCAS primary deadline: Myth...
  40. E

    Regarding prospective application to top tier medical schools

    Hello everyone, I'm nearing the end of my undergrad journey as a Computer Science major with a cumulative GPA of 3.81. I'm also a double minor in Cybersecurity and Statistics. After graduation, I plan to continue with a master's in Computer Science, where I'm targeting a 4.0 GPA. Subsequently...
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