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So, I have read many conflicting things regarding this, online. I am scheduled to take the MCAT in 6 days, but my recent FL score (combined with anxiety) tell me to void/no show. I'm mostly concerned that med schools will look at this attempt unfavorably (since they can access AAMC portal and...

While the MCAT is typically the first concern of a prospective medical student and an important component of the medical school admissions process, there are other factors—competencies in interpersonal communication and professional behavior—that can be a much better predictor of an applicant’s...

Hi everybody! I'm currently working as an ER Tech and have been for the last 7 months (since September 2021). So far, I've accumulated around 500 hours. I'm aiming to take the MCAT this September for a May 2023 AMCAS submission God willing. However, my manager won't let me take the summer off...

Hello, I was hoping to get some opinions or advice (maybe words of encouragement?) regarding my situation. I am currently a Junior pursuing Pre-Med, but I have yet to take the MCAT and have had trouble finding a physician to shadow (especially with the restrictions due to the pandemic the past...

Hi everyone! I'm a little confused and need some advice. I'm graduating in May and I'm planning on applying for medical schools to enroll in Fall 2023 if I get admitted. Initially, I was planning on taking the MCAT on April 30th but I don't feel ready and I'm overwhelmed with my coursework. I'm...

Hi all, I figured I would just throw my notes out into the void. I made my own notes for my MCAT studying back in early 2021 for the Khan Academy videos. I did not complete a couple of the units (mainly chem/phys) but Psych and MOST of Bio was completed. Idk if anyone wants them or wants to...

What are your previous MCAT Scores?: 07/2020 - 509 (126/128/125/130) What is your GPA (w/ Science GPA) (If relevant: trend, uGPA/grad GPA/postbacc GPA) uGPA: 3.23 postbacc GPA: 3.93 sGPA: 3.43 (undergrad: 3.11; postbacc: 3.94) State/Country of residence (optional): TX Ethnicity...

Hello, I have been consistently scoring in the 125-127 range in CARS, and I am trying to score 130+. Does anyone have any CARS strategies to help me reach my goal?

Long story short. I'm down to my last MCAT lifetime attempt and I'm kind of at a loss because I tried everything. Last MCAT attempt studied 9 months 3.5ish months content review 5.5 months of practice problems and tests which consisted of all uworld bank, all aamc work, more than 15x practice...

What are your previous MCAT Score(s) (with section wise breakdown): 9/10/2021: 511 (127/126/128/130). 1/21/2022: 514 (129/126/130/129). What is your GPA (w/ Science GPA) (If relevant: trend, uGPA/grad GPA/postbacc GPA) GPA: 3.87, Sci. GPA: 3.78 State/Country of residence (optional): FL...

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I know this might be a long shot, but if anyone is considering/planning on dropping their late April/early May test date in NY or anywhere in the northeast...would you be willing to help another human out? And coordinate a drop time so that I could pick up the test availability? If you want to...

Bio major looking for any advice/insight on getting a 503+ in 2.5 months (test April 30th). I have the Kaplan/Princeton books available to me as well as some practice tests. Thank you!

Hi friends, I'm in desperate need of advice. I am currently a senior applying to the 2022 cycle and my MCAT is scheduled for April 9th. I started going through my princeton review books everyday but im moving painfully slow. One chapter takes me foreverrrrrrrrr and I just don't see myself...

I took the test out of curiosity yesterday. I’m nowhere near ready, I’m a older career change student basically just starting out with my science prereqs (in bio 1 right now) so on a lot of it I had no idea what I was looking at, but I wanted to get an idea what it was like so it was basically a...

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1. Princeton Review Complete MCAT 2015 (good condition) = $15 (plus shipping) 2. Princeton Review MCAT Biology and Biochemistry Review 2015 (good condition) = $15 (plus shipping) 3. Princeton Review MCAT Biochemistry Review (very good condition)= $15 (plus shipping) 4. Princeton Review MCAT CARS...

Selling Kaplan MCAT books (behavioral sciences, gen chem, o chem, physics/math, CARS). Note: Missing Bio & Biochem books. Minimal markings, Excellent condition. Original set purchased in 2016 for $144. I am willing to sell the 5 books with its box for $25 (plus shipping). Or best offer.

I am looking to sell The Berkeley Review MCAT science books (Bio, Gen Chem, O Chem, & Physics) that I bought in 2016. I bought the 8 books directly from TBR. Including shipping charges and taxes, I paid ~$300 for all the science books. I am willing to sell them together for $200 (plus...

Background: Asian/White ORM, GPA should be 3.78 when I graduate (3.75 right now), D1 athlete, don’t wanna post too much ab other parts of the app. Studying background: did it last summer while working full time, also stopped for 2 weeks because of tonsil surgery. Was getting 514 on my last two...

I am currently looking at taking the MCAT in May of 2022, but is that too late for the application cycle? My other option is to take it in April 2022 but I would need to miss classes and drive 4 hours to get there. Any advice? Is it worth it to take it in April vs. May? Will taking it in May be...

Hi! I am just getting a little nervous about the upcoming cycle and could appreciate some feedback. I am a black female, graduating from uni this year, applying in June, and doing a competitive 1 year research postbacc during my gap year. MCAT: 507 GPA 3.86. Hoping to apply to 15 MD schools...

So...hi guys. After lurking on this page for quite some time I finally find myself needing to post for some advice on MCAT vs. clinical experience. For some background, I just graduated this past May 2021 with a cGPA of 3.78 and started working as a clinical assistant at a dermatology practice...

Howdy y'all! I'm a freshman, and I'm planning out my degree right now to get all my prerequisites for the MCAT in time for me to take it my junior year. The only problem I have is that I really want to join a student organization on campus that requires a lot of dedication, which is really only...

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So I'm finishing up my masters at Rutgers Biomed, however, I came in as premed. GPA has been a 4.0 but due to undergrad and copious credits I took, it only brings it up to above a 3.4. I'm Asian so if I continue w/ medicine I'm most likely going to osteopathic school. I'm not okay with becoming...

Hi Everyone! Couldnt find much information about this so I need some help!! Currently have a 2.8 cgpa with a not so good trend. I was able to get a 518 MCAT and have pretty good EC’s. Was looking into DIY post bacc but to be honest, can’t afford it. Was hoping for an SMP somewhere but do you...

I'm so conflicted on when to take my MCAT. I'm currently a senior and im taking a gap year. Ideally, I would take the mcat in january to leave time to retake in case it doesn't go well but my pre-med advisor highly suggested that I push it to april so I did.. but I feel so nervous about it...

Hi all, Looking for some guidance on what to do moving forward. I’m in my final year of undergrad and recently got my MCAT score back (518). I have an LM 75.9 and WARS 85, conservatively. The 2017 WARS doc gave me an S level rating and recommended I make 45% of my applications to Category 1...

Hey everyone, I'm planning on applying to medical school this upcoming cycle. I've been doing my due-diligence and have a good GPA, will apply with good ECs, been working on getting my LORs, etc. This really leaves me with one last major hurdle besides actually applying to medical school and...

Hi everyone! I'm starting my content review for the MCAT which I'm planning to take on January 21st. I'm thinking about doing 1-2 passages 6 days a week. What do you guys recommend I do? What resources do you all recommend? Thank you so much

How to Read an MCAT Science Passage When the new MCAT was introduced in 2015, our company became a teaching workshop and development incubator. Our previous course, WikiPremed, had specialized in interdisciplinary methods for the old exam, so we were uniquely poised to help our students with...

I took the MCAT in May 2021 and was disappointed to receive my score of 498. However, after talking to a friend in med school (she got a 500) I decided to still apply to a few schools (DO and MD) this cycle because the rest of my application is strong. I know that if I do not get in this cycle...

Would love adcom insight on this @Goro @gyngyn @LizzyM @gonnif @Faha and others- Do schools that claim they have an MCAT blind interview selection process really mean that? this is only anecdotal, but I'm a reapplicant and am applying with a substantially higher score this year than last year...

Hi everyone, I'm a current senior finishing my undergrad in neuroscience with a 2.9 GPA. Outside of my academics, I volunteer in local hospitals as a patient ambassador/greeter (over 250 hours so far), I write for the newspaper (mainly science and art-related articles), and I like to take online...

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I am taking my MCAT next summer, I plan on applying in 2023, I will also be in school full time until the summer, and I am taking a longer than normal time to study because I have ADHD, and I know I will need it. I just bought the 12-month blueprint online course. Am also looking at Uworld...

Hey guys, I’m sure many of you are sick and tired of seeing pots like this but just need to for my own sake and sanity through this. I have a 3.44 cGPA and a 3.33 sGPA with an upward trend. 1000+ total hours with research, shadowing, clinical volunteering etc. I have a fifth author pub and a...