HELP! No Acceptances!

[FullO'Beans]

Hey guys. I have not been accepted anywhere yet, but I have just had one interview and have two coming up. Here are my stats:
BA in Biology from University of Virginia
MCAT's V:13-15 P:14 B:13 Total: 39-41
GPA: 3.2
Exceptional EC's
Exceptional Rec.s

I applied a little late, and I am starting to stress about how late I am interviewing. Should I be?

Also, 8 schools are still reviewing my files.

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[Cambrian]

Dude what the hell are you worrying about. With those stellar MCAT scores and decent GPA, you can get into anywhere. What schools are you getting interviews from?

 

[DNALadder2002]

I agree. Just give them time. You'll hear good news soon enough! You have excellent MCAT scores. Good luck.

 

[mdhopeful]

FullO'Beans - Those are great numbers from a great school. You will likely have many suitors - be patient, they will be all over you in the next few months. I would caution you in roaming the SND boards - it will get you paranoid and will keep stressing you out. Just relax, everyone would love to have those numbers.

 

[JJ4]

Just curious...how important are MCATs once an interview is granted??

 

[Cambrian]

Just as a precautionary reminder, make sure that the MCAT scores and GPA you have are what the schools you are applying to have. You never know, there might be a mix up. The is especially probable considering the screw up from AMCAS this year.

 

[mpp]

Originally posted by JJ4:
•Just curious...how important are MCATs once an interview is granted??•••
I think it would depend on the school. Schools that make decisions soon after interview probably don't pay attention to MCAT/GPA at that point but rather on your appraisal during interview (examples, Jefferson, Albany, lots of State Schools) Schools that construct a rank list probably include MCAT/GPA in that ranking (example Harvard, Yale, etc.).

 

[Mystique]

Originally posted by JJ4:
•Just curious...how important are MCATs once an interview is granted??•••

At some med schools you get a certain number of points for an MCAT in "X-Y range" and a GPA in "X-Y" range....so, basically at schools that do this, your MCAT doesn't matter after interview b/c you go into the interview w/ a predetermined preliminary "score." The rest of your score may depend on your performance at the interview...but like mpp said it varies depending on the school.

 

[darkmatter]

Are you serious?! Everything but your GPA is exceptional! Hopefully you've applied toa whole range of schools, otherwise many might think you're overqualified.

 

[THE instiGATOR]

Beans,

Keep those cheeks tight when interviewing. That could be the problem. Beano might also help.

On a serious note, where are you going to be interviewing. I've got an interview in VA coming up soon. Maybe we'll bump into one another. I'll bring a gas mask just in case.