Addressing "weakness question" on secondaries

[MDhopeful324]

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[Goro]

Why draw attention to negatives?

Do you really think that in your entire personality, that the MCAT is your greatest weakness? If yes, that right there is a major weakness.

Screeners can also see your MCAT scores...explaining them is not needed.

Introspection is a required competency for medical students and doctors.

 

[MDhopeful324]

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[Goro]

Thank you, Goro!

Of course not. I agree with you completely. Just making sure here because some schools do ask you to clarify inconsistencies with MCAT scores.

If they ask that, then it's OK to answer. Just tell the truth.

 

[MDhopeful324]

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[gonnif]

If it says academic weakness or similar; explain
If it says something about personal weakness, dont explain