How justifiable/forgiveable are bad grades/MCAT scores during an interview?

[med2345]

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[WedgeDawg]

If they gave you an interview, they clearly think you are capable of handling medical school academically and they are at least somewhat interested. Just do the best you can.

 

[studentdocftw]

What could you possibly do at this point? They're interviewing you, so they are least interested. Though some schools will "score" your application, and seeing as your MCAT/grades are low, you are going to have to rock the interview to make up for those lost points. Other schools treat applicants similarly at the interview..so I guess it depends where your school lies on the spectrum. Good luck!

 

[med2345]

What could you possibly do at this point? They're interviewing you, so they are least interested. Though some schools will "score" your application, and seeing as your MCAT/grades are low, you are going to have to rock the interview to make up for those lost points. Other schools treat applicants similarly at the interview..so I guess it depends where your school lies on the spectrum. Good luck!

Of course but I was more interested in advice anyone had in terms of making too many excuses (or saying things I shouldn't)... or if the "score" is justifiable...

 

[studentdocftw]

Hmm, I would tread lightly here. If they ask for any discrepancies, be honest. But personally, I wouldn't go out of my way to bring it up. Your migraine story, which could be true, wouldn't fly IMO. The response would probably be something like, "If you felt you did so poorly, why did you choose to have the exam scored?".

 

[rilte4]

Just be careful with the number and variety of excuses you present (if you're asked). People tend to use their spidey sense. You don't want them thinking, after a certain point, "If it smells like bullsh*t, it probably is."

 

[med2345]

Just be careful with the number and variety of excuses you present (if you're asked). People tend to use their spidey sense. You don't want them thinking, after a certain point, "If it smells like bullsh*t, it probably is."

Exactly what Im afraid of lol.. sheesh

 

[med2345]

Hmm, I would tread lightly here. If they ask for any discrepancies, be honest. But personally, I wouldn't go out of my way to bring it up. Your migraine story, which could be true, wouldn't fly IMO. The response would probably be something like, "If you felt you did so poorly, why did you choose to have the exam scored?".

I was actually initially going to void it but I didn't hoping the scores in the other sections would be substantial… Probably what I would've said if that question came up but ugh.. I know just from asking other people theres probably a 95% chance Ill be asked what happened so yea.

 

[Fastrada]

Just be confident and say what you've learned. "I had a really busy schedule and heavy courseload, but I experienced a tremendous amount of growth by pushing through that challenge. I think that time made me much better prepared for med school because my schedule forced me to learn time management and how to handle an intense academic load" etc. I don't know what you can say with the MCAT