Advice Please

[Zaboota]

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I took the MCAT and got a 7-7-7 🙁 My science GPA is a 3.17 and my cumulative GPA is 2.98. My junior and senior year GPA's were 3.49 and 3.63 respectively. My first two years were pretty horrid, obviuosly. I worked during my first two years an average of 55 hours per week. My last two years I worked 35 hours/week. So, although I took harder classes my last two years, my GPA was quite a bit higher due to more time to study and developing better study habits. Anyway, considering my GPA, do you all feel that I need to retake the MCAT? I have a horrible feeling that I'll need to, but it would be nice to hear others thoughts on the matter!

I'm sure the responses could depend on which schools I'm considering--My top choice is Scholl, followed by DMU.

Thanks!

 

[Sig Savant]

You don't need to retake. Then again, you may not get in. You will also worry and second guess yourself every single day until you are possibly accepted. If you are accepted, it will be without scholarship money. Suck it up and retake the exam. It will greatly help your future.

 

[ckjets]

The MCAT is essential, the admissions officers are bright enough to know u have improved tremendously in school. I know DMU has admitted people to the class of 2014 but people rejected dmu to go to 2013 in other schools. Just take the test a few months from now and u will still be early applicant to both schools. No need to hurry. You are still considered early in feb. The mcat will be one of the easiest tests ull take in ur professional career so u should not be afraid of it.

 

[air bud]

I go to DMU, and I assure you, there are no papple that go here

 

[air bud]

The mcat will be one of the easiest tests ull take in ur professional career so u should not be afraid of it.

I love you ckjets. This quote comes from somebody who didnt even take the mcat. And in another thread you tell someone who went to NYCPM and is at a NY residency that they are wrong about who NYCPM is affiliated with.
Keep it up, soon you will reach Darklord status.

 

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[CaliforniaKid]

I love you ckjets. This quote comes from somebody who didnt even take the mcat. And in another thread you tell someone who went to NYCPM and is at a NY residency that they are wrong about who NYCPM is affiliated with.
Keep it up, soon you will reach Darklord status.

👍

 

[Zaboota]

I just wanted to thank those that offered advice, it's appreciated. 🙂

 

[Zaboota]

After much disussion with my husband about the matter, I have decided not to retake the MCAT. We cannot afford a prep-course or anything of the sort (we are a family of 3 with an anuual income of less than $20,000) as our budget is very tight. I'm just afraid without better study material I would not be able to raise the score significantly, or even worse, it could go down.

Anyway, I appreciate all of the replies and it gave me much to think about. I took what was posted in this thread to heart, and discussed the issue with my husband. Even though I have decided against a retake (and the advice many of you gave to retake) I still appreciate that you all responded, so thank you!

All the best! 🙂