Hello everyone,
So I got my mcat score back today and unfortunately did 4 points lower than my FL average. I already submitted my primary to a throw away school and am deliberating whether to apply this cycle or not. If I end up applying, I can still send in my application to the schools I want since my mcat score isn't as low to be denied a secondary, however, it may delay interview invites. So my question is, If I submit my application to all the schools I wanted to apply with my current mcat score and then retake the score on July 25 (Aug 26 result date) or Aug 1st (Sept 3rd result date) can I still apply assuming that my retake is on par with my FL average. My main query is whether the new mcat result will be late for interview invites ?
For reference, I am a trad applicant (rising senior) and have pretty solid ECs and substantial research. However, I am as low of a SES as one can be and my only option of pursuing MD are scholarships which are only possible at the T20s. I wouldn't mind a gap year but would've loved to apply this cycle (again finances) but on the same point, I want to put my best foot forward.
So I got my mcat score back today and unfortunately did 4 points lower than my FL average. I already submitted my primary to a throw away school and am deliberating whether to apply this cycle or not. If I end up applying, I can still send in my application to the schools I want since my mcat score isn't as low to be denied a secondary, however, it may delay interview invites. So my question is, If I submit my application to all the schools I wanted to apply with my current mcat score and then retake the score on July 25 (Aug 26 result date) or Aug 1st (Sept 3rd result date) can I still apply assuming that my retake is on par with my FL average. My main query is whether the new mcat result will be late for interview invites ?
For reference, I am a trad applicant (rising senior) and have pretty solid ECs and substantial research. However, I am as low of a SES as one can be and my only option of pursuing MD are scholarships which are only possible at the T20s. I wouldn't mind a gap year but would've loved to apply this cycle (again finances) but on the same point, I want to put my best foot forward.
