Don't even apply to PCOM?

[Pup5]

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[Goro]

PCOM admission is saying that your MCAT score must be over 500 with no subsection score less than 125. My MCAT is certainly over 500, but I have 123 in CARS.

Also, they're saying that you need at least a "C" in science courses to apply, but "B" or better is needed for acceptance. I have a "C+" in organic chemistry 1 (and "A" in Orgo 2)

My GPA is above average for their class profile, but they're basically telling me to don't even bother applying to their school because I'm going to get rejected no matter how good my ECs are, right?

I can't sugar coat this, I can see why you got a 123 in CARS.

 

[IslandStyle808]

PCOM admission is saying that your MCAT score must be over 500 with no subsection score less than 125. My MCAT is certainly over 500, but I have 123 in CARS.

Also, they're saying that you need at least a "C" in science courses to apply, but "B" or better is needed for acceptance. I have a "C+" in organic chemistry 1 (and "A" in Orgo 2)

My GPA is above average for their class profile, but they're basically telling me to don't even bother applying to their school because I'm going to get rejected no matter how good my ECs are, right?

Yes. They literally gave you the reason why they would reject you. They are in fact doing you a favor by preventing you from spending money unnecessarily. Its just one school of many, just move on...

 

[radian313]

I can't sugar coat this, I can see why you got a 123 in CARS.

If it quacks like a duck, sounds like a duck, you know it probably is......yes you guessed it....a duck

 

[hayisferhorses]

Someone from last year's thread got an interview invite with a 499 MCAT.

 

[edgerock24]

Yeah, @Pup5 , where did you read/hear that PCOM won't accept someone with subsections below 125? I haven't seen any DO schools that do this.

 

[Sculptura]

Yeah, @Pup5 , where did you read/hear that PCOM won't accept someone with subsections below 125? I haven't seen any DO schools that do this.

Second page: http://www.pcom.edu/admissions/apply/forms/PreMedGuide-2017.pdf

"The Faculty Committee on Admissions recommends that a student have at least a 500 composite MCAT score with at least a 125 on each section to be competitive."

 

[hayisferhorses]

"Recommends" ...a relief to find that out because I have a 124 in CARS but an MCAT score way higher than their average.

 

[edgerock24]

Second page: http://www.pcom.edu/admissions/apply/forms/PreMedGuide-2017.pdf

"The Faculty Committee on Admissions recommends that a student have at least a 500 composite MCAT score with at least a 125 on each section to be competitive."

Oh yes, I've seen this file. Doesn't seem like a truly strict limit though, eh? More of a guideline.

 

[hayisferhorses]

Seems like a suggestion/guideline for those who will be considered competitive applicants

 

[P0ke]

If it quacks like a duck, sounds like a duck, you know it probably is......yes you guessed it....a duck

For what it's worth, I got a 3/6 on the GRE writing (solely an essay), which was the 15th percentile, but I got a 10 on the old MCAT verbal (84th percentile). I think I also got 3 wrong on the SAT multiple choice for writing, but my essay dragged me down to a 700/800. I hate formal writing because I chat online informally a lot, but I can master multiple choice tests with enough practice. Thankfully there's no 5 paragraph essays in med school, and you don't need to be Shakespeare to be a doctor.

I can't sugar coat this, I can see why you got a 123 in CARS.

 

[Goro]

For what it's worth, I got a 3/6 on the GRE writing (solely an essay), which was the 15th percentile, but I got a 10 on the old MCAT verbal (84th percentile). I think I also got 3 wrong on the SAT multiple choice for writing, but my essay dragged me down to a 700/800. I hate formal writing because I chat online informally a lot, but I can master multiple choice tests with enough practice. Thankfully there's no 5 paragraph essays in med school, and you don't need to be Shakespeare to be a doctor.

You still need to understand simple instructions, and not confabulate, either.

 

[Coltuna]

Thankfully there's no 5 paragraph essays in med school, and you don't need to be Shakespeare to be a doctor.

I've written three 5 paragraph essays for secondaries thus far. You may not need them once you're IN medical school, but let's not put the carriage before the horse here.

 

[radian313]

For what it's worth, I got a 3/6 on the GRE writing (solely an essay), which was the 15th percentile, but I got a 10 on the old MCAT verbal (84th percentile). I think I also got 3 wrong on the SAT multiple choice for writing, but my essay dragged me down to a 700/800. I hate formal writing because I chat online informally a lot, but I can master multiple choice tests with enough practice. Thankfully there's no 5 paragraph essays in med school, and you don't need to be Shakespeare to be a doctor.

Calm down.

 

[getfat]

If OP was from SE, I would suggest applying to GA-PCOM or the newer lower county GA-PCOM (coming soon). They have been forgiving in regards to low MCAT scores.

 

[deleted446889]

I don't see where it says you need a B or better in all science courses to be accepted...seems way too harsh if that was the case as most people are bound to have a lousy course or two. And much more if you're a reinvention case.

 

[Siromas]

If OP was from SE, I would suggest applying to GA-PCOM or the newer lower county GA-PCOM (coming soon). They have been forgiving in regards to low MCAT scores.

Is there a set opening date for that lower county school?

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[getfat]

Is there a set opening date for that lower county school?

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So far they want to start taking applicants for next application cycle 2018-2019 but we will see if it happens

GAPCOM is adamant about opening it so I would be surprised if it didn't happen


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[Siromas]

Ahh, gotcha.

I could definitely see them opening it as well.