Is July MCAT too late for SUNY Downstate?

[EphemeralRose3]

I've had a pretty difficult year. Originally, I planned to take the May MCAT, but I had to change it to July (I couldn't get the June seat)

My GPA is approx. a 3.8 and I have good extracurriculars (240+ hrs medical assistant, 200 hrs in ER, 2 summers research assistant, president of club, 3 years tour guide, won multiple awards in college, shadowing multiple specialties doing a SURP this summer, honors program), amazing LORs and a decent PS.


I'm expecting a 31 on the July MCAT. And, Downstate is my absolute top choice for medical school. Is taking the MCAT in July hurt my chances at that specific school? I did a search for this specific question and I don't seem to get an answer, and I'm not sure if I posted this question in the correct sub-forum, but please forgive me.

I'd really appreciate it if current Downstate students weighed in. Thank you all for your help and continued support!

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[negrita6996]

Someone at Downstate has once told me that as long as it was taken by September it would not hurt.

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[DieTrying93]

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[SixStringPsych]

There's no way that all three of you having Grey's Anatomy avatars is a total coincidence

 

[darkjedi]

There's no way that all three of you having Grey's Anatomy avatars is a total coincidence

haha wow, thats weird

A July MCAT date should be ok. Just make sure you are very proactive about letting Downstate know they are your top choice school.