D.O. AACOMAS application

[madawi26]

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Hello. I had a quick question about my AACOMAS application, MCAT score and GPA and I thought I'd ask the experts for some help😉 I submitted my AACOMAS application in early, early June and my MCAT score, which kind of stinks...I made a 20. My overall GPA is a 3.72 and my science is about a 3.5. I have a crap load of volunteer work and I am currently doing HIV/AIDS research. I am debating on whether or not to retake the MCAT. Is it possible to get into any D.O. schools with such a low MCAT score? I have applied to 9 of the D.O. schools. Should I apply to more? Thank you for your help and patience in this matter. Any advice you have to offer would be greatly appreciated.
P.S.-I am sorry if this question is in the wrong forum, but I wasn't too sure as to where to place it. Thank you again!!!

 

[MD Rapper]

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[atrovariousg]

Ouch,
Well the good news is that everything else (as mentioned) sounds great and an mcat score can be improved. I can't say that you won't get in with a 20, but I would be supprised. You'll know soon enough, as many schools won't send you a sup if you don't meet their minimums, unfortunately some who are after your money, will send you a sup and not give you an interview.
It's a numbers game, so look at it this way. If a school's average is 24, then for every 26 they admit, they can afford to admit a 22. Likewise for every 20, they need to find a 28, which is highly likely, but you'll need a strong interview.
I'd recomend that you stress your otherwise great test taking ability and beg for mercy. Everyone has bad days, you had a bad saturday, which is better than a bad year (gpa wise) so it's just a matter of getting your foot in the door.
Should you not get in, do retake the mcat with a refresher course as they have several actual practice test saturdays.

 

[madawi26]

Ouch,
Well the good news is that everything else (as mentioned) sounds great and an mcat score can be improved. I can't say that you won't get in with a 20, but I would be supprised. You'll know soon enough, as many schools won't send you a sup if you don't meet their minimums, unfortunately some who are after your money, will send you a sup and not give you an interview.
It's a numbers game, so look at it this way. If a school's average is 24, then for every 26 they admit, they can afford to admit a 22. Likewise for every 20, they need to find a 28, which is highly likely, but you'll need a strong interview.
I'd recomend that you stress your otherwise great test taking ability and beg for mercy. Everyone has bad days, you had a bad saturday, which is better than a bad year (gpa wise) so it's just a matter of getting your foot in the door.
Should you not get in, do retake the mcat with a refresher course as they have several actual practice test saturdays.

Thanks so much guys for the advice!!!! 🙂

 

[dr.z]

I would apply to more schools if you can aford it. I would also plan on re-taking the MCAT in case things won't work out.