Can i get into NYCOM, PCOM or NJ with a 25 mcat?

[theDr.]

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Can i get into NYCOM, PCOM or NJ with a 25 mcat? I have a 3.9 undergrad gpa, one publication, good research experience and also clinical experience and a letter of rec from a DO. Or should I take the mcat again and see if I score Higher? I just do not want to score lower. What do you think?

 

[bigmuny]

i would not retake if you will just be applying to DO schools. your gpa is great, mcat is average, and the publication/research will impress. best of luck!

 

[happy5]

your numbers will do just fine, dont worry about it.

 

[keddisDO]

You will definately get into PCOM because you have good numbers and they have a huge class, as well as NYCOM.

UMDNJ's class is very small but im sure you will at least get an interview, so not to worry.

Just be prepared to explain why with such a high gpa, your mcat is low, my friend had a 3.9 too and got a 26 and had to explain that to schools. Hope it helps

 

[Tubman]

You should have no problem at all with NYCOM and PCOM. I was accepted at both with a very similar GPA and MCAT score. I did get asked at both interviews why there was such a discrepancy between my GPA and MCAT. Just be honest with them. As far as UMDNJ, I still have not heard back from them. Doesn't matter now though because I've chosen to go to PCOM.

 

[MasterintuBater]

I got into DO school with lower GPA and MCAT and never once had to explain myself. I was all ready to defend my academic abilities and instead they wanted to talk all about my music minor and my extracurricular blah blah blah. I made the mistake of waiting a year before applying, when I could have easily been accepted with the qualifications I had right out of college. Don't sweat it. You'll be fine.

 

[group_theory]

Two factors that haven't been discussed that might be relevant: timing of application, and "other non-quantitative aspect of application"

1. Are you applying late in the application cycle (for class of 2008) or applying to next year's application cycle (class of 2009 or later)? You might have the stats, but applying late in this cycle puts you at a disadvantage.

2. Non-quantitative aspect. As many have stated, DO schools look past the numbers. That can work for or against you. Your stats are fine - but what about other aspects - healthcare experiences, knowledge of osteopathic medicine and history, goals and motivation, etc. How well do you interact with other people? You can have great GPA and great MCAT, but if the admission committee feels that you wouldn't be compatible with the student body, then you might not get in.

You have a good gpa and a decent mcat (depending on breakdown). However, also be aware of other factors that might come into play. Remember, DO schools are known to look past the numbers

Group_theory
being a little negative even though there is no reason to be negative

 

[haujun]

Higher the scores the better your chances are... Of course, there is no guranteed that you will get in with certain score. However the MCAT average seems to be around 25 for those DO schools so you shouldn't worry too much. However, With your qualification (high GPA) I am sure you can do better than 25 which certainly will increase your chances at both MD and DO schools. Good luck to you.

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