Could use some help

[anfleisch]

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So I just got my results back. I am a little bummed with the scores as I expected higher.

First ever practice exam - 32
AAMC 34-37
AVGs PS 12.5 VR 10.5 BS 11.5


Actual results- PS 11 VR 9 BS 12 WR T

I scored 10 or 11 on every practice verbal, never a 9.

So I was expecting a PS 11 VR 10 BS 13
I received one point lower on each section than predicted.

Do I retake this on July 30th to bring this up to around a 35. I have a 3.98 cum and a science GPA of 3.97 with a lot of good research and clinical extra curriculars. Does this score drop me out of contention for all the top schools on my MD apps?

 

[pakola]

Take my advice for granted, but I went through almost exactly the same feeling. I was averaging 34-37 on practice tests and got a 32 with 11, 9, 12. I also applied to 20+ schools. Now, I don't know how to look at my success, because I haven't gotten in. But, I did get 11 interview invites, with that mcat and a 3.8 gpa. I even got interviews to a handful of schools whose average stats were higher than mine. However, I didn't get in, so that may mean something. I would say that your chances for the top 10 schools on your list may be lower, but I think you will have a good chance to get in somewhere. Try to really distinguish yourself in the interviews. I think I may not have been able to do that, and people with lower stats than me got in. I think if you're dead set on a top 10, then you should retake. But as far as being a problem, I don't think a 32 will be a problem.

 

[tresbon]

Take my advice for granted, but I went through almost exactly the same feeling. I was averaging 34-37 on practice tests and got a 32 with 11, 9, 12. I also applied to 20+ schools. Now, I don't know how to look at my success, because I haven't gotten in. But, I did get 11 interview invites, with that mcat and a 3.8 gpa. I even got interviews to a handful of schools whose average stats were higher than mine. However, I didn't get in, so that may mean something. I would say that your chances for the top 10 schools on your list may be lower, but I think you will have a good chance to get in somewhere. Try to really distinguish yourself in the interviews. I think I may not have been able to do that, and people with lower stats than me got in. I think if you're dead set on a top 10, then you should retake. But as far as being a problem, I don't think a 32 will be a problem.

This is very true considering your MCAT scores are not the only thing the admission committee look at.

 

[ksmi117]

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