Do I Have a Chance?

[bushidowarrior]

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I took my MCAT in October and I scored a 26 (VR=8, PS=8 and BS=10). I was pretty disappointed in my score considering how much I studied, but I really don't want to take it again... especially since I have to take the new one. I was never great at standardized testing.I have a 4.0 GPA and I think I have pretty good ECs.

• Research at a children's hospital
• Doctor shadowing
• Research position at my school
• Volunteering at hospitals
• Martial arts student/instructor
• Applying to summer internships

What should I do?

 

[Goro]

Unless you live in a lucky state like LA or AR, a 26 is lethal for MD schools and even some DO schools will turn you down.

Mastering standardized tests is a necessary skill for med school; we're addicted to them.

Suggest a retake, or apply broadly to DO schools. Skip Western, AZCOM, the NY and CA Touros, and CCOM.

I took my MCAT in October and I scored a 26 (VR=8, PS=8 and BS=10). I was pretty disappointed in my score considering how much I studied, but I really don't want to take it again... especially since I have to take the new one. I was never great at standardized testing.I have a 4.0 GPA and I think I have pretty good ECs.

• Research at a children's hospital
• Doctor shadowing
• Research position at my school
• Volunteering at hospitals
• Martial arts student/instructor
• Applying to summer internships

What should I do?

 

[NavyDoc23]

Yeah, you are good for DO schools. You could apply to your in-state MD school(s), unless you live in CA, but you might not have much luck. I think it's worth a try, though. I know a few people who have gotten in with MCATs lower than your's to their in-state MD school.