Do Expired MCAT Scores Matter?

[Spinach Dip]

Had a debate with a friend over whether or not expired MCAT scores still mean anything to adcoms. To summarize, we could not agree on how adcoms might view the following 2 cases:


1. A person bombs the test (let's say they get a ~15). They decide med school isn't for them, go get an MPH, work for a few years, then decide to take the MCAT again after their score has expired.

2. A person does well (lets say they get a 35). But they can't apply due to finances/health problems/family obligations. After getting everything in order they have to take the test again to apply because their old score is expired.


Now, I am aware that adcoms can see expired MCAT scores (according to various sources). But I am wondering how these expired tests are viewed.

Thanks.

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[gyngyn]

1. Hard to say.
2. No problem, except for priorities/commitment, presumed weed out issues from a previous application.
To summarize: idiosyncratically

 

[northernlights15]

It's annoying they will not consider expired scores for admission but will still average them.