Advice about third mcat attempt

[somedudehere]

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Hey all, I'm wondering what would constitute a solid improvement to warrant a 3rd attempt. Stats so far to get a better picture

ORM
cGPA 3.3
sGPA 3.1
SMP 3.9 (all A's except 1 B in a non-science discussion based class)

1st mcat 26 (8/9/9)
2nd mcat 503 (126/124/125/128)

MD/DO/PA shadowing- 100 hours w/ various specialties
300+ hours clinical
100+ hours non-clinical
1 year research, 2 posters, no pub

Would I be competitive for DO with my current stats?

I'm applying MD/DO so my goal is for 510+, but I'm concerned whether scoring in the 507 range would be taken as negative since this is my third attempt.

Also, would a 3rd retake with a similar score (500-503) absolutely kill my chances for DO?

Any input is appreciated, thanks.

 

[DoctorSynthesis]

Hey all, I'm wondering what would constitute a solid improvement to warrant a 3rd attempt. Stats so far to get a better picture

ORM
cGPA 3.3
sGPA 3.1
SMP 3.9 (all A's except 1 B in a non-science discussion based class)

1st mcat 26 (8/9/9)
2nd mcat 503 (126/124/125/128)

MD/DO/PA shadowing- 100 hours w/ various specialties
300+ hours clinical
100+ hours non-clinical
1 year research, 2 posters, no pub

Would I be competitive for DO with my current stats?

I'm applying MD/DO so my goal is for 510+, but I'm concerned whether scoring in the 507 range would be taken as negative since this is my third attempt.

Also, would a 3rd retake with a similar score (500-503) absolutely kill my chances for DO?

Any input is appreciated, thanks.

MD is going to be difficult even if you hit a 510. Apply broadly to DO and you should be fine

 

[AnatomyGrey12]

Forget MD, you would literally have to blow the MCAT out of the water to have a chance with 3 takes. I just don't see that happening with your two scores. Just apply broadly to DO and you will have interviews

 

[Goro]

Kill? No.
Limit? Yes.

Hey all, I'm wondering what would constitute a solid improvement to warrant a 3rd attempt. Stats so far to get a better picture

ORM
cGPA 3.3
sGPA 3.1
SMP 3.9 (all A's except 1 B in a non-science discussion based class)

1st mcat 26 (8/9/9)
2nd mcat 503 (126/124/125/128)

MD/DO/PA shadowing- 100 hours w/ various specialties
300+ hours clinical
100+ hours non-clinical
1 year research, 2 posters, no pub

Would I be competitive for DO with my current stats?

I'm applying MD/DO so my goal is for 510+, but I'm concerned whether scoring in the 507 range would be taken as negative since this is my third attempt.

Also, would a 3rd retake with a similar score (500-503) absolutely kill my chances for DO?

Any input is appreciated, thanks.

 

[DoReMiFaSo]

Would I be competitive for DO with my current stats?

Yep.

On MD side of things, why not throw in your state MD program(s) if $ isn't an issue?

In either case, I suspect your 3.9 SMP will be the shiny star of your app. Well done there OP.

 

[somedudehere]

Thanks for all the responses.

Kill? No.
Limit? Yes.

What is your opinion on increasing my mcat from 503 --> 508, would this be significant in improving my application? Or would it be marginal at best? Thanks.

 

[Goro]

You'll be more competitive, but CAN you go to 508??????

Thanks for all the responses.



What is your opinion on increasing my mcat from 503 --> 508, would this be significant in improving my application? Or would it be marginal at best? Thanks.