I received a 23 mcat score and have a 3.6 gps with a 3.4 math science. I have done 3 semesters of biological research and was a teaching assistant for general biology and embryology. Is this enough to get in, or do I have to take my mcat's again?
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No, don't take it again again unless you just want to. I got six interviews and two admissions with similar scores. I know a lot of people who had less and did fine. Unless you want in at Harvard, don't worry. 😀
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bluejay:
u gotta be kidding me... i got a 23 too (5v 9p 9b) and im freaking out also... in what circumstances were you offered acceptance?
when and where did u apply and when and where did u get waitlisted and or interviewed and finally accepted
plz dont be bs-ing cuz if you are.... U suck!!! 😕
u gotta be kidding me... i got a 23 too (5v 9p 9b) and im freaking out also... in what circumstances were you offered acceptance?
when and where did u apply and when and where did u get waitlisted and or interviewed and finally accepted
plz dont be bs-ing cuz if you are.... U suck!!! 😕
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I had a 24 the first time, then a 22 the second. Kiss of DEATH! I am starting at the University of Health Science School of Osteopathic Medicine this fall. I applied in June, sent my supplemental in in August, interviewed and was accepted in October. I also had 3.7GPA, hospital experience, volunteer work, leadership roles, and good letters of recommendation. MD schools did invite me for interviews, but I chose UHS because I believe in Osteopathic Medicine. If you take the test again, I'd invest in Kaplan and study VERY hard! Good luck!
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Hi kristina,
were there any consequences you had to suffer because your mcat score dropped 2 points the second time you took it?
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were there any consequences you had to suffer because your mcat score dropped 2 points the second time you took it?
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I had similar scores and GPA-
My advice is- APPLY EARLY and get your primary and secondary applications in as fast as you can. In the mean time work in an ostepathic doctor's office. Many schools look for a letter of recomendation from an ostepath. Also- NAG the admissions department and stay on top of your applictaion.
GOOD LUCK!! 😱
My advice is- APPLY EARLY and get your primary and secondary applications in as fast as you can. In the mean time work in an ostepathic doctor's office. Many schools look for a letter of recomendation from an ostepath. Also- NAG the admissions department and stay on top of your applictaion.
GOOD LUCK!! 😱
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I think I was more UPSET than anyone about the drop in scores! BUT..I was accepted EARLY to my first choice of schools! Personally, I do not see any consequences!
If you have not taken the MCAT yet, set a goal to only take it once! Don't think, "I'll take it and see how I do, then take it again." It is PAINFUL once and MISERABLE the second time!
If you are taking it a second time, set up a study plan that corresponds to the time of day you'll take the test. (ie, verbal at 8:00am, Physical Sciences around 10:00)I work nights (7P-7A), and studied the nights I have off. Not a good idea! I'm much more awake at 1:00am than 1:00pm! Also, purchase the MCAT exams for review from AMCAS. Take Kaplan or Princeton, but be careful: I was told the UNDERPREPARE students! Then, just take a deep breathe and do it!
Anyone who wants to be a physician will...
If you have not taken the MCAT yet, set a goal to only take it once! Don't think, "I'll take it and see how I do, then take it again." It is PAINFUL once and MISERABLE the second time!
If you are taking it a second time, set up a study plan that corresponds to the time of day you'll take the test. (ie, verbal at 8:00am, Physical Sciences around 10:00)I work nights (7P-7A), and studied the nights I have off. Not a good idea! I'm much more awake at 1:00am than 1:00pm! Also, purchase the MCAT exams for review from AMCAS. Take Kaplan or Princeton, but be careful: I was told the UNDERPREPARE students! Then, just take a deep breathe and do it!
Anyone who wants to be a physician will...
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Hey Realruby2000:
No I AM NOT kidding. I applied in July to the DO schools I wanted to go to and the MD schools in my state to take advantage of my residency status. I got interviews at KCOM, PCOM, Nova, U of Illinois, Southern Illinios U., and LECOM. I didn't go to the interviews at KCOM and PCOM. I got in at U of I and Nova.
From my experience, once a person gets into the "average" range with their scores (3.0 and up for grades and 23 and up for MCAT), the admissions committees are looking for the extra curriculars, a sincere concern and understanding of osteopathic medicine, poise and maturity. If I were you, I would concentrate on good essays and practice being interviewed.
I know that my interviews made all the difference for me. Even though my scores were not as competitive, I had sincere interest in medicine and helping others and I was able to easily communicate that to the interviewers. My pre-med committee held mock interviews that were very helpful. I would reccommend doing that if you can.
Everybody has good grades, but, especially with osteopathic medicine, the admissions committees are looking for something more in their students.
There were/are classmates of mine who had stronger GPA's and MCAT scores than I did who didn't get in to medical school. Don't forget that on top of everything else, getting in is a big gamble. Just pray (if you do) that your app gets read by the right person.
...and one more thing APPLY EARLY!!!!!!!!!!
No I AM NOT kidding. I applied in July to the DO schools I wanted to go to and the MD schools in my state to take advantage of my residency status. I got interviews at KCOM, PCOM, Nova, U of Illinois, Southern Illinios U., and LECOM. I didn't go to the interviews at KCOM and PCOM. I got in at U of I and Nova.
From my experience, once a person gets into the "average" range with their scores (3.0 and up for grades and 23 and up for MCAT), the admissions committees are looking for the extra curriculars, a sincere concern and understanding of osteopathic medicine, poise and maturity. If I were you, I would concentrate on good essays and practice being interviewed.
I know that my interviews made all the difference for me. Even though my scores were not as competitive, I had sincere interest in medicine and helping others and I was able to easily communicate that to the interviewers. My pre-med committee held mock interviews that were very helpful. I would reccommend doing that if you can.
Everybody has good grades, but, especially with osteopathic medicine, the admissions committees are looking for something more in their students.
There were/are classmates of mine who had stronger GPA's and MCAT scores than I did who didn't get in to medical school. Don't forget that on top of everything else, getting in is a big gamble. Just pray (if you do) that your app gets read by the right person.
...and one more thing APPLY EARLY!!!!!!!!!!
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Parag,
i had similar scores myself, though i took the MCAT twice like some others. 24 MCAT and a 3.65 GPA...not sure what my science GPA was, but i think around 3.8. at any rate, i had my applications in as early as possible, primaries in mid-July and secondaries in as soon as i received them.
also, i've always been involved in as much extra activities as possible...shadowing DO's, TAing, SGA, doing undergrad research, etc. and i was accepted at both LECOM and PCOM...i'm going to PCOM. i didn't apply to any MD schools b/c i was positive i wanted to go DO.
however, like Bluejay said, i know it was my interviews that clinched my acceptances. you have to go in and show (honestly, of course) that you have a sincere and passionate desire to learn and practice medicine. in my case, i was also well prepared to explain why i was drawn to osteopathy over allopathy.
so overall Parag, i would say you have a good chance. if you're just now applying, start getting everything in NOW! remember, the earlier the better. hope this helps. GOOD LUCK!!
Scott
i had similar scores myself, though i took the MCAT twice like some others. 24 MCAT and a 3.65 GPA...not sure what my science GPA was, but i think around 3.8. at any rate, i had my applications in as early as possible, primaries in mid-July and secondaries in as soon as i received them.
also, i've always been involved in as much extra activities as possible...shadowing DO's, TAing, SGA, doing undergrad research, etc. and i was accepted at both LECOM and PCOM...i'm going to PCOM. i didn't apply to any MD schools b/c i was positive i wanted to go DO.
however, like Bluejay said, i know it was my interviews that clinched my acceptances. you have to go in and show (honestly, of course) that you have a sincere and passionate desire to learn and practice medicine. in my case, i was also well prepared to explain why i was drawn to osteopathy over allopathy.
so overall Parag, i would say you have a good chance. if you're just now applying, start getting everything in NOW! remember, the earlier the better. hope this helps. GOOD LUCK!!
Scott
