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For those of us still waiting....

 

[WildCats1]

Got a 31O!!!
11 PS, 10 VR, 10 BS!!

 

[overthinker2]

12 V
10 P
9 B

should i be worrying about that 9 in biology? retake? please advise...

 

[Squatmaster]

I finally checked my scores...

VR 10
PS 13
BS 12

35!

This was in line with my average on the emcat scores. I took all of them (3-10), and my scores ranged from 32 to 38, with a mean score of just about 35.

 

[DaiCa86]

I'm I the only one with no score??!!??!

 

[novawildcat]

28R not retaking



The amount of scores in the 30+ range with a T in this thread is ridonculous. I don't plan on retaking with a 28, I feel that it should be enough to get me into at least 1 school with all of my other work experience, volunteering, and extra curricular activities. I'm hoping to get into a philly school or penn state.

 

[meddoc1]

I have only been the the US for 3 and a half years, if getting a 7 in verbal impossible to get into medical school ?

 

[snowjoe]

VR - 9
PS - 13
B - 9
W - O
31O

Lowest score for bio on practice tests was a 13...I knew I smelt a retake the moment I walked out of that testing center! And damn! I was looking forward to that beach bonfire with the TPR books. Maybe I'll still do it. Anyone in???? I'll bring the beers!!!

 

[DrMccodell]

8 PS
11 V
10 BS

Total: 29M

eek! 8 is the lowest score I've ever gotten in PS...my nerves sooooo got the worst of me...
yippee! 10 in Bio! I thought I blew it!
M?! I write for a living! Well, I guess creative writing isn't the same thing...

What say all of you about the 8? Should I retake? I'm not planning on it... I'm an older non-trad student with Sci gpa 3.64 (all but 3 of my pre-reqs are post-bacc at 3.96), Cum undergrad gpa 3.72. Should I worry about the 8 or drink with glee tonight?

I got the exact same score as you but diff breakdown (PS-11, VR-10, BS-8? W-M) and was kinga bumbed at first but after talking to my advisors and health professions office I think we got a fighting chance at state schools! I am in TX and 29 is right at avg. I also have about the same gpa lol 3.74 here. CONGRATS MAN! GO PARTY!!!

 

[tartrate]

I finally checked my scores...

VR 10
PS 13
BS 12

35!

This was in line with my average on the emcat scores. I took all of them (3-10), and my scores ranged from 32 to 38, with a mean score of just about 35.

Hello score twin 😀!!

 

[jhong2]

im going to kill myself now...

retake pls 🙁

 

[little pebble]

Figured I'd post 'em here too.

VS: 10
PS: 12
BS: 11
WS: P

So, is my life over? I wanted to apply to Duke, Vandy, etc. I want to do academic medicine, so I need a "name" degree. And I want to get out of GA.

 

[Lindindite]

I got the exact same score as you but diff breakdown (PS-11, VR-10, BS-8? W-M) and was kinga bumbed at first but after talking to my advisors and health professions office I think we got a fighting chance at state schools! I am in TX and 29 is right at avg. I also have about the same gpa lol 3.74 here. CONGRATS MAN! GO PARTY!!!

NICE! And I was born in TX!
I'll drink to us both tonight! CONGRATS!

 

[surferdoc]

snowjoe i was thinking the same thing...a beach bonfire with my mcat books! I have soooo many and i cannot wait to finally burn them alllllll!!!!!!!! 😀 😎 🙂

 

[olemissbabydoc]

8 VR (shock!i thought higher)
6 PS
8 BS

22Q

I'm upset, but not devastated. Retake is August 9, at 1:30.

Sigh.

 

[ParvatiP]

wurang clan...I'm on the same boat as you:

V-6
PS-11
BIO-12
WRI-Q
TOTAL = 29Q

I live in NJ and i really want to go to one of the instate medical schools (Rober t Wood Johnson Medical School or New Jersey Medical School). I am happy with my science scores, but verbal always kills me. Any advice you guys could offer would be awesome....

You should retake if one of your sections is below an 8 (some schools will screen you out). Are you a native speaker? If not, schools might cut you some slack, but you should really try to improve your score.

 

[.surgical.]

Congrats to everyone, especially those of us who sweated it out posting every 5 minutes on this thread!!!

I don't think im gonna retake, I don't wanna go through this again. It just sucks to say goodbye to out of state privates and realize I have another 4 years in the cold, assuming my best chance is at Ohio schools.

3.85 GPA, 31R, 9 in BS (painful)..... It's not worth it to suffer through this test again.

 

[Squatmaster]

Hello score twin 😀!!

Haha, too funny! That reminds me of the Friend's episode with Joey and his hand twin..ok, nevermind...anyway...

Congrats with the nice score!! 🙂

 

[novawildcat]

Congrats to everyone, especially those of us who sweated it out posting every 5 minutes on this thread!!!

I don't think im gonna retake, I don't wanna go through this again. It just sucks to say goodbye to out of state privates and realize I have another 4 years in the cold, assuming my best chance is at Ohio schools.

3.85 GPA, 31R, 9 in BS (painful)..... It's not worth it to suffer through this test again.

Trust me, as someone who is burdened with a huge undergrad student loan debt from a private school, I say your state school probably=best bang for your buck (especially OH). In the end you won't regret it.

 

[finality333]

Maybe my last post:

Verbal:9
Physics:11
Biology:13
Writing:O

33O

So happy...that i am actually sad lol i feel empty now...

 

[calbears86]

hey everyone,

i got my scores today:

VR: 9
PS: 13
BS: 13
WS: M

should i retake to increase the VR and WS?!?! i have a high GPA and good EC's, so i don't really know what to do. any advice would be awesome
Thanks!!

 

[.surgical.]

I won't be disappointed with staying in state, it just would have been nice to have a chance OOS somewhere.

 

[.surgical.]

hey everyone,

i got my scores today:

VR: 9
PS: 13
BS: 13
WS: M

should i retake to increase the VR and WS?!?! i have a high GPA and good EC's, so i don't really know what to do. any advice would be awesome
Thanks!!

Calbears...

I honestly don't know anyone that has retaken with a 35. Unless you are scoring better than that on all your practice tests, I would definitely take the great score and be happy, you WILL get in somewhere with that score.

 

[bishr]

Congrats, I see lots of stellar scores posted here... Now then,
VR: 10
BS: 9
PS: 8
Composite: 27M

Can anyone help me with my prospects? Can I get into med school with these scores or should I retake the exam??? Desperate - any input is very much appreciated, thnxs in advance.

 

[jochi1543]

Congrats, I see lots of stellar scores posted here... Now then,
VR: 10
BS: 9
PS: 8
Composite: 27M

Can anyone help me with my prospects? Can I get into med school with these scores or should I retake the exam??? Desperate - any input is very much appreciated, thnxs in advance.

I don't think it's the kind of score that *absolutely* warrants a retake - you got an 8 or more on each section, which is a good start. However, the rest of your application and your aspirations must be considered. How competitive is/are your state school(s)? Is your GPA well above average? (I'd say 3.70-3.755 and above will give you decent chances with that MCAT if your school is reasonable). OOS? GPA will probably have to near 3.85+. Private schools? With the same GPA as for your state school, you should stand a chance at a few low tiers (rosalind franklin, etc). Do you have a solid history of ECs?

Best bet is to e-mail some of the lower tier schools on your list and ask if they have a history of admitting people with MCAT similar to yours.

 

[jochi1543]

Guys, I got a 43T, and it's below my practice average! Should I retake? Should I go kill myself!!?!?!?


















Sorry, I just had to.

 

[bishr]

I don't think it's the kind of score that *absolutely* warrants a retake - you got an 8 or more on each section, which is a good start. However, the rest of your application and your aspirations must be considered. How competitive is/are your state school(s)? Is your GPA well above average? (I'd say 3.70-3.755 and above will give you decent chances with that MCAT if your school is reasonable). OOS? GPA will probably have to near 3.85+. Private schools? With the same GPA as for your state school, you should stand a chance at a few low tiers (rosalind franklin, etc). Do you have a solid history of ECs?

Best bet is to e-mail some of the lower tier schools on your list and ask if they have a history of admitting people with MCAT similar to yours.

Here is my breakdown…

University: Oregon State University
Undergrad GPA: 3.54
Undergrad Major: Honors Biotech
Research Experience: ~ 4 years studying DNA Mismatch repair
Clinical Volunteer Experience: Plenty
Aspirations: Oncology
Letters of Rec: Strong
Currently: Perusing Masters Degree in Genetics
Preferred School: OHSU

What do ya think?

 

[jochi1543]

Here is my breakdown…

University: Oregon State University
Undergrad GPA: 3.54
Undergrad Major: Honors Biotech
Research Experience: ~ 4 years studying DNA Mismatch repair
Clinical Volunteer Experience: Plenty
Aspirations: Oncology
Letters of Rec: Strong
Currently: Perusing Masters Degree in Genetics
Preferred School: OHSU

What do ya think?

How's your BCPM? What are OHSU's average stats?

The master's gives you a bit of an oomph as does a challenging major, but the GPA is borderline. Mine is almost identical (3.51) and with a 32T, I view no acceptance as a definite possibility (I don't have a state school to fall back on). Unless you got like a 3.8+ BCPM, I'd take the plunge. I don't think you'd make it out of state with your GPA - a small chance, but not something I'd seriously count on.

Edit: if you are an underrepresented minority (in healthcare, that is), you will have a good shot at historically black schools (Morehouse, Meharry, Howard).

 

[BC848]

how important is the med school you attended on getting a good residency? I have a really high chance of getting into my state school (OK) but dont really want to go there. Any suggestions on easier out of state schools?

 

[nursejessy]

8 PS
11 V
10 BS

Total: 29M



I would be happy with your score. I did horrible in verbal, I don't even want to say. I'm retaking next month