Aug 24 mcat or sept 5 mcat?

[jimhawking]

I'm applying this school to all do schools with good gpa 3.8, great ecs. I'm for sure applying and taking either Aug 24 or sept 5 mcat. Is there much of a difference in the two dates? because I want to push it to sept 5 mcat to fit in some more practice and improve my score. I'm fine with either but sep 5 would make me more set. I just want to know admissions wise is there a big difference between those two test dates. thanks

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[jacksparrow1]

If you’re applying this cycle I would take it the earliest that you can- not that it’s late in the cycle now but you have to remember you need to wait a month for score, submit your application, wait for secondaries, fill our secondaries, and then you make it to the pile to be reviewed. So I would say as early as possible.

Also just from personal experience pushing the date is just a gateway to undermining your self confidence! I promise you’re not going to suddenly get a 528 over 2 weeks

 

[jimhawking]

If you’re applying this cycle I would take it the earliest that you can- not that it’s late in the cycle now but you have to remember you need to wait a month for score, submit your application, wait for secondaries, fill our secondaries, and then you make it to the pile to be reviewed. So I would say as early as possible.

Also just from personal experience pushing the date is just a gateway to undermining your self confidence! I promise you’re not going to suddenly get a 528 over 2 weeks

thanks i appreciate it. but i literally boosted my score 7 points in two weeks haha. But if it makes a difference then I'll just get it done on the 24th

 

[jimhawking]

@Goro just want to apply do schools as well

 

[jacksparrow1]

thanks i appreciate it. but i literally boosted my score 7 points in two weeks haha. But if it makes a difference then I'll just get it done on the 24th

That is likely based on outside factors/the test you took. How long have you been studying for?

 

[jimhawking]

That is likely based on outside factors/the test you took. How long have you been studying for?

1 month and a half. and im pretty certain its based off doing uworld those two weeks

 

[GoSpursGo]

1 month and a half. and im pretty certain its based off doing uworld those two weeks

A 7 point gain is large enough that it is likely at least partially related to a real improvement in fund of knowledge. Whether it is a 3 point boost in fund of knowledge and 4 point random variance, or the full 7 points is reflective of an improvement in your fund of knowledge, it's impossible to say with just two data points.

It's hard to advise without knowing what kinds of scores you're getting in practice tests. If that 7 point boost took you from a 493 to a 500, then I'd probably study a little longer. If you went from 510 to 517, then you're probably in good shape. Regardless, both dates are very late for MD, and getting close to being late for DO as well.

 

[jimhawking]

A 7 point gain is large enough that it is likely at least partially related to a real improvement in fund of knowledge. Whether it is a 3 point boost in fund of knowledge and 4 point random variance, or the full 7 points is reflective of an improvement in your fund of knowledge, it's impossible to say with just two data points.

It's hard to advise without knowing what kinds of scores you're getting in practice tests. If that 7 point boost took you from a 493 to a 500, then I'd probably study a little longer. If you went from 510 to 517, then you're probably in good shape. Regardless, both dates are very late for MD, and getting close to being late for DO as well.

I appreciate the thorough response. average of 501 and the last 2 exams has been a 504. I'm aware its pretty late but I am set on DO and I have a major procrastination issue so I have to apply for my own sanity. sticking to august 24 is the move based on all this info thank you

 

[Goro]

A 7 point gain is large enough that it is likely at least partially related to a real improvement in fund of knowledge. Whether it is a 3 point boost in fund of knowledge and 4 point random variance, or the full 7 points is reflective of an improvement in your fund of knowledge, it's impossible to say with just two data points.

It's hard to advise without knowing what kinds of scores you're getting in practice tests. If that 7 point boost took you from a 493 to a 500, then I'd probably study a little longer. If you went from 510 to 517, then you're probably in good shape. Regardless, both dates are very late for MD, and getting close to being late for DO as well.

The DO cycle is longer, so OP would be OK for them

 

[jimhawking]

The DO cycle is longer, so OP would be OK for them

Thanks so much 🙏🏽. Would you say moving it to September 5 to closely guarantee an above 500 would be worth it or should I stick to August 24?
Many thanks and I promise I won’t check and lock in once I get my answer 🙏🏽😂

 

[Goro]

Thanks so much 🙏🏽. Would you say moving it to September 5 to closely guarantee an above 500 would be worth it or should I stick to August 24?
Many thanks and I promise I won’t check and lock in once I get my answer 🙏🏽😂

Take the exam when you are 100% ready for it, even if it means skipping an app cycle.

Med schools aren't going anywhere

 

[jacksparrow1]

Take the exam when you are 100% ready for it, even if it means skipping an app cycle.

Med schools aren't going anywhere

Strong emphasis on this, believe me 3 gap years later I had the FOMO but this is the rest of your life so wait until you’re ready!

 

[jimhawking]

Strong emphasis on this, believe me 3 gap years later I had the FOMO but this is the rest of your life so wait until you’re ready!

Im on 4 haha. I just feel like my apps ready. And my courses will expire soon. It’s worth it for me. I’ve prepared