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If your goal is to get accepted to start in 2026, you can't be choosy. You must apply DO.
You could receive interviews at some DO schools with a MCAT of 501 and I suggest these:
WESTERN
CHSU-COM
TUNCOM
BCOM (both schools)
UIWSOM
ACOM
WCU-COM
NYIT-AR
ARCOM
VCOM (all schools)
MU-COM
WVSOM
UP-KYCOM
LMU-DCOM (all schools)
PCOM (all schools)
LECOM (all schools)
Thanks for the list @Faha. I completely understand I can't be choosy but was just wondering if there would be a shot or is it unrealistic since i know they like higher MCATs. Curious to your guys opinion, should I apply to MD as well and retake in August or would that be too late and a waste of money. Appreciate all the advice!
 
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Everyone thinks their retake on MCAT will be magically much higher but more
Likely you’ll get 503 or 504 , you’ll get interviews at all three California DO schools as a California resident you’ll likely get A at all three as well, Texas has huge instate bias, PCOM and LECOM probably a reach for a 501 out of state applicant
 
Agree, your initial list is unrealistic. The list suggested is more likely.
 
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