Help! Should I attempt a late retake of a 504 if I've already submitted?

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I have a 3.8 GPA and 3.9 sGPA. Pretty standout service/healthcare EC's.
My 504 MCAT (at least 125 each section) can definitely be improved to 512 or better if I retake 2 or 3 months from now (Sept 9 is last acceptable test date for this cycle) if I work on test nerves and timing.

I already submitted. I'm contemplating a retake still because if I get waitlisted or put on hold or something, I can send an update letter with my new MCAT and ask for a new review...........

Which would be better?
--Retake late this cycle for 512+ and send in update
--Wait and hope for the best but retake next year if no luck


I applied to allo schools with av MCAT <507, but would like to add some higher tier ones if I could do better.... (note: I'm not open to DO and have considered it extensively)

I'm just stuck unsure what to do......... Please help with any advice!

 

[Blessthefall]

I have a 3.8 GPA and 3.9 sGPA. Pretty standout service/healthcare EC's.
My 504 MCAT (at least 125 each section) can definitely be improved to 512 or better if I retake 2 or 3 months from now (Sept 9 is last acceptable test date for this cycle) if I work on test nerves and timing.

I already submitted. I'm contemplating a retake still because if I get waitlisted or put on hold or something, I can send an update letter with my new MCAT and ask for a new review...........

Which would be better?
--Retake late this cycle for 512+ and send in update
--Wait and hope for the best but retake next year if no luck


I applied to allo schools with av MCAT <507, but would like to add some higher tier ones if I could do better....

I'm just stuck unsure what to do......... Please help with any advice!

Applying with an MCAT score that you perceive to be subpar is a bad idea.

Why not retake to achieve the best score you feel as though you possibly can AND THEN apply?

Being a second time applicant is an uphill battle though success can result in instances of great improvement.

 

[SUP360]

Applying with an MCAT score that you perceive to be subpar is a bad idea.

Why not retake to achieve the best score you feel as though you possibly can AND THEN apply?

Being a second time applicant is an uphill battle though success can result in instances of great improvement.

I've already submitted. I'm looking for advice on whether I should add on a late retake.

 

[gyngyn]

The timing and the result would determine the outcome.
The maximum benefit would be a much better score that arrived before the decision to interview was made.
The worst outcome would be a lower score that arrived early enough to have an effect on the decision to interview.
A likely outcome would be a similar score that arrived too late to make much difference.