Do I need to retake?

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DanniD

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My new MCAT score is C/P 128/CARS 124/BS 126/Psych 125 Overall of 503/27 on the old scale
My GPA is 3.4 and I have pretty good ECs, I'm an ESL student so the low CARS score...
Im not looking to get into top tier DO schools like MSU
knowing all that, do I still need to retake MCAT to have a shot at DO schools?
thanks
 
I don't think a retake will be necessary. And since we're all still a little uncomfortable with the new scoring scale, I'll point out that a 503 is the same as a 27, which has -- historically -- been a good score for DO admissions. You're right around the average for most schools.
 
J Senpai said:
I don't think a retake will be necessary. And since we're all still a little uncomfortable with the new scoring scale, I'll point out that a 503 is the same as a 27, which has -- historically -- been a good score for DO admissions. You're right around the average for most schools.
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that's what I think too but the 125 in psych bothers me a bit haha
 
Do NOT retake and apply broadly!!


DanniD said:
My new MCAT score is C/P 128/CARS 124/BS 126/Psych 125 Overall of 503/27 on the old scale
My GPA is 3.4 and I have pretty good ECs, I'm an ESL student so the low CARS score...
Im not looking to get into top tier DO schools like MSU
knowing all that, do I still need to retake MCAT to have a shot at DO schools?
thanks
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I would trust Goro's opinion on anything related to your application. If anything, if you need to reapply, I would focus on improving your GPA, since both DO and MD prefer to see 3.5+, and AACOMAS allows you to replace sub-par grades.
 
Roll with what you got, that's a solid score and and decent enough GPA to grab you some interviews. As long as ECs are good I think you are set.
 
I have seen dudes with similar stats rolling in IIs. As long as other parts of your application are strong, you'll be fine.
 
DanniD said:
I'm Canadian unfortunately, that's why I'm not sure if a retake is required for me
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If you're Canadian, that significantly changes things. However, maybe Goro can give more input now that you're considered an international applicant.
 
njtrimed said:
I would trust Goro's opinion on anything related to your application. If anything, if you need to reapply, I would focus on improving your GPA, since both DO and MD prefer to see 3.5+, and AACOMAS allows you to replace sub-par grades.
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just_SAIYAN said:
Roll with what you got, that's a solid score and and decent enough GPA to grab you some interviews. As long as ECs are good I think you are set.
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IslandStyle808 said:
I have seen dudes with similar stats rolling in IIs. As long as other parts of your application are strong, you'll be fine.
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thank you all for your wonderful recommendations
 
mathnerd88 said:
If you're Canadian, that significantly changes things. However, maybe Goro can give more input now that you're considered an international applicant.
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I have seen Canadians with similar or even lower stats get into DO schools, but I agree that being a canadian requires me to have higher stats
 
DanniD said:
I have seen Canadians with similar or even lower stats get into DO schools, but I agree that being a canadian requires me to have higher stats
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It also would have been better to apply early as an international applicant, but let's see what other people say.
 
Goro said:
There are at lest 14 DO schools that accept internationals. I don't have my list handy and my school requires the green card.

But start your list with MSUCOM.
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I do have the list of Canadian friendly schools, but I'm wondering if my MCAT score is okay for DO knowing that I'm not an american citizen.
 
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