AAMC PREview...Should I take?

[Budbay]

Hey everyone!

I'm starting to plan some items for my application cycle and really need some advice. I'm a 3rd year student applying during next year's cycle (1 gap year hopefully), and I was curious if I should take the AAMC PREview exam? My profile is very much service based, emphasizing serving in underserved communities and here are some of my current stats:

cGPA: 3.32 (upward trend 2.85 (first semester) --> 3.32)
MCAT: haven't taken but will take in the spring
Clinical Hours: 75 hrs
Shadowing Hours: 200+ (been shadowing since I was 17)
Community Service: 150 hrs
Research Hours: 150+ (2 poster presentations and 1 publication in the works)

With these stats, would you guys suggest that I take the PREview exam to add more elements to my application and offset the lower gpa by the time I graduate? If so, are there any resources you guys suggest to perform well?

Thanks!

 

[wysdoc]

Hey everyone!

I'm starting to plan some items for my application cycle and really need some advice. I'm a 3rd year student applying during next year's cycle (1 gap year hopefully), and I was curious if I should take the AAMC PREview exam? My profile is very much service based, emphasizing serving in underserved communities and here are some of my current stats:

cGPA: 3.32 (upward trend 2.85 (first semester) --> 3.32)
MCAT: haven't taken but will take in the spring
Clinical Hours: 75 hrs
Shadowing Hours: 200+ (been shadowing since I was 17)
Community Service: 150 hrs
Research Hours: 150+ (2 poster presentations and 1 publication in the works)

With these stats, would you guys suggest that I take the PREview exam to add more elements to my application and offset the lower gpa by the time I graduate? If so, are there any resources you guys suggest to perform well?

Thanks!

Last year there were fewer than 20 MD schools requiring PREview. Chances are you won’t need to take it.
I would suggest waiting until the year you are applying and know better by your stats where you will apply