another chances thread

[Coolio30]

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I have posted this in the MCAT forum previously but I am looking for a greater number of people to help me make a decision on retaking or applying with my current stats.

MCAT: 27 (10V, 9B, 8P)
GPA: 3.9 (science and non)
NJ resident
looking to get into any allopathic school.

 

[SMW]

You don't need to retake, assuming the rest of your application is as strong as your GPA and you apply to a sufficient number of wisely chosen schools.

 

[scootad.]

are you a URM livin' in a gangsta's paradise?

 

[Doctora Foxy]

looks good. Apply early and to a wide range of schools...and the more you apply to, the better chance you have. 🙂

 

[UCLA2000]

•••quote:•••Originally posted by scootad.:
•are you a URM livin' in a gangsta's paradise?•••••LMFAO that's actually a very good question.

 

[UCLA2000]

If you have strong EC's, and a strong personal statement then you don't have to retake..

 

[Street Philosopher]

Retake and have wider options (if you think you can improve.)

You have a good chance to get in even with the 27, but getting a 30 will make things a whole lot easier I think.

Damn I think I broke my own rule not to answer 'chances' questions.

 

[Coolio30]

unfortunately, i am an asian living in a GANGSTA'S PARADISE

 

[SnudgeMuffin]

If you are looking to get into any allopathic schools, I think you have a very good shot. Go check out UMDNJ-NJMS website. The average GPA and MCAT for accepted students are ~3.4 and ~9 on each section of the MCAT. You are on par with your MCAT score and above their avg with your GPA. I say apply. But I agree with Street Philosopher that if you think you can improve significantly, you might have a shot at some top schools by retaking the MCAT though painful. Good luck! 🙂