How many scores will be reported?

[ibelisha]

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Hi all,
if i took the MCAT twicw, three times etc. how many scores will the medical school see? the highest? the latest? the average?
also, does it vary from school to school?
thanks,
ibelisha

 

[MediMama23]

Hi all,
if i took the MCAT twicw, three times etc. how many scores will the medical school see? the highest? the latest? the average?
also, does it vary from school to school?
thanks,
ibelisha

According to QofQuimica, they'll get to see all of your scores. Some take the highest of all sections, some average, some take the most recent...it depends on which schools you apply to, though, as each school has their own policy.

 

[QofQuimica]

According to QofQuimica, they'll get to see all of your scores. Some take the highest of all sections, some average, some take the most recent...it depends on which schools you apply to, though, as each school has their own policy.

Heh heh, you beat me to it. 😛

Yes, OP, the old scores stay on your record, even if they are expired. I first took the MCAT in April 1996, and those scores are still there. They show up both on my MCAT score report and also on my AMCAS. I can print a copy of my score report that only shows the most recent scores, but then the report still says that I've taken the test twice.

Different medical schools apparently have different rules for how they use multiple sets of scores, as Medi said. I think in my case, the old scores probably weren't considered since over eight years had passed (I re-took in Aug. 2004). If your first set of scores is more recent, the schools may consider them though. I would call the schools and ask if you are worried about this.

 

[Law2Doc]

Hi all,
if i took the MCAT twicw, three times etc. how many scores will the medical school see? the highest? the latest? the average?
also, does it vary from school to school?
thanks,
ibelisha

Yes all - this is why you absolutely shouldn't take the MCAT unless and until you are prepared. That means that you are getting scores you would be happy with on a couple of full length practice tests leading up to the actual MCAT. If not, you should consider withdrawing and taking it at a later date. Getting a great score the second or third time will likely count less if it was preceded by a poor showing -- schools can't help but notice this. Good luck