disadvantages for applying multiple times?

[wannabmed]

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i just received a poor MCAT score of 24Q and due to a new job there is no way that i can retake the test this august. are there any disadvantages, other than cost, to applying to my in-state schools just to see if retaking the mcat can be avoided? i understand that it would be very unlikely to gain acceptance, but maybe one can hope ... ??

thanks in advance
for any advice,
wannabmed

 

[medic170]

How are your other stats and EC's? Are you a URM?

 

[wannabmed]

my other stats:
GPA overall 3.7
GPA sci 3.5
music major
lots of volunteering (hospital, tutoring)
other leadership ec's

hispanic - trilingual (eng, span, fr)

oh and unfortunately the 24Q mcat was
10 verbal, 7 bio, 7 phys

 

[medic170]

I would say go ahead and try. The rest of your app seems solid. Also, consider DO if you believe in the philosophy.