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MDWannabe14

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Hey guys!
So I need some opinions, I am scheduled to take the MCAT on the 27th of April (10 days from now) and I need my score to go up 10 points (YIKES!) to even be in a competitive postion for applications in the realm of MCAT scores. I'm having a problem with trying to decide to cancel that date, focus on finishing undergrad strong, and take the MCAT later (like May/June-maybe?) and apply later. Applying without seeing my score scares me to death, so that option is out...I'm just so frustrated...Opinions?

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Are you asking if you should reschedule?

If you are ten points below your target score only ten days before your exam, you absolutely should reschedule.
 

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If you need to raise your score by 10 points, then I'd definitely recommend rescheduling your MCAT for June. It's safe to submit your AMCAS primary before receiving your score if you initially add only one school (preferably a school you would never attend). This strategy is great for applicants who are concerned about their pending MCAT score but still want their app verified and ready in case the score comes back fine. If your score comes back lower than you expected, then you still have the options of either a) quitting the application cycle entirely to avoid wasting $$$ and being a reapplicant, or b) tailoring your school list to fit this lower MCAT score.
 
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If you need to raise your score by 10 points, then I'd definitely recommend rescheduling your MCAT for June. It's safe to submit your AMCAS primary before receiving your score if you initially add only one school (preferably a school you would never attend). This strategy is great for applicants who are concerned about their pending MCAT score but still want their app verified and ready in case the score comes back fine. If your score comes back lower than you expected, then you still have the options of either a) quitting the application cycle entirely to avoid wasting $$$ and being a reapplicant, or b) tailoring your school list to fit this lower MCAT score.

but you are only a considered an applicant at the initial school you applied right? plz correct me if im wrong since im planning on doing the same thing with my pending scores
 

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but you are only a considered an applicant at the initial school you applied right? plz correct me if im wrong since im planning on doing the same thing with my pending scores

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No, every school will know that you have previously submitted an AMCAS application and will be marked as a "re-applicant" for all schools.

Uh...I thought you would be considered only a reapplicant for that one school you initially entered for verification??
 

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Uh...I thought you would be considered only a reapplicant for that one school you initially entered for verification??

I guess you are right. For some reason I was under the impression that all the schools knew you were a re applicant. Sorry!

From AMCAS:

Am I a reapplicant to all schools or only the ones I applied to before?

You are only a reapplicant to schools that previously received an AMCAS application from you. For example, if you applied to School A and School B last year, then you would be considered a reapplicant at both of those schools if you are applying to them this year. You would not be considered a reapplicant at School C since you did not previously apply to that school.

You will indicate your reapplicant status per school in the Medical Schools section of your application.
 

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I guess you are right. For some reason I was under the impression that all the schools knew you were a re applicant. Sorry!

From AMCAS:

Am I a reapplicant to all schools or only the ones I applied to before?

You are only a reapplicant to schools that previously received an AMCAS application from you. For example, if you applied to School A and School B last year, then you would be considered a reapplicant at both of those schools if you are applying to them this year. You would not be considered a reapplicant at School C since you did not previously apply to that school.

You will indicate your reapplicant status per school in the Medical Schools section of your application.
hi there...is there a difference to when you withdraw (ie: processed or verification)...im a little confused with the terms..help plz..thanks!
 

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hi there...is there a difference to when you withdraw (ie: processed or verification)...im a little confused with the terms..help plz..thanks!

From AMCAS again:

How can I withdraw my AMCAS application?

To withdraw your AMCAS application from consideration you must do so online by selecting withdraw application from the right side of the main menu. This option is only available after submission when your application is in the following statuses: Submitted to AMCAS-Ready for Review, Submitted to AMCAS–Waiting for Transcripts, and Returned. You can not withdraw your application in the following statuses: Submitted to AMCAS-Under Review or AMCAS Processing Complete. The initial $160 application fee is non-refundable, but you will receive back your payment for each school whose deadline has not passed. Withdrawing your application is FINAL. Once you do so, you can no longer apply for the current application year.

If you need to withdraw your application from consideration after your AMCAS application has been processed you will need to contact the medical schools directly. You are not eligible for an AMCAS refund in this case.
 
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