506 MCAT and 4.0 GPA--Should I be worried?

[sgcee]

Hi everyone! I'm currently finishing up my AMCAS application. In April, I took my first MCAT attempt, and it came back as a 506. I'm obviously not very thrilled, and have since signed up to retake it later this month. I've looked at different sites, and nothing really gives me a definite answer: With a 506 MCAT, and a 4.0 GPA (as well as extensive research, REU's, shadowing, and extracurriculars throughout my undergrad career), do I have a good shot at getting into any middle/upper-tier medical schools?

Thank you!

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[Faha]

Where is your state of residence ?

 

[deleted966008]

MD acceptance rate for GPA > 3.79 and MCAT 506-509 is 64%. You will not have a chance at a "top" MD school with that score but still have a good chance for an MD acceptance provided the rest of your app is strong.

I wouldn't retake so soon - significant improvements generally take significant amounts of time. Consider applying with what you have or retaking next year if you are set on building a competitive app for the research heavy schools.

 

[Goro]

Hi everyone! I'm currently finishing up my AMCAS application. In April, I took my first MCAT attempt, and it came back as a 506. I'm obviously not very thrilled, and have since signed up to retake it later this month. I've looked at different sites, and nothing really gives me a definite answer: With a 506 MCAT, and a 4.0 GPA (as well as extensive research, REU's, shadowing, and extracurriculars throughout my undergrad career), do I have a good shot at getting into any middle/upper-tier medical schools?

Thank you!

With a 506? No

Think Drexel/Albany class schools. And yes, DO as well.

 

[sgcee]

Where is your state of residence ?

I live in Pennsylvania.

 

[Faha]

I suggest these schools with your stats
Drexel
Temple
Jefferson
Penn State
Commonwealth-Geisinger
Vermont
Quinnipiac
Albany
New York Medical College
Seton Hall
George Washington
Georgetown
West Virginia
Eastern Virginia
NOVA MD
Oakland Beaumont
Wayne State
Medical College Wisconsin
Rosalind Franklin
Loyola
St.Louis
Creighton
TCU-UNT