Im an Indiana resident. My gpa is a 3.83 and science is 3.77. I took the MCAT last year and got a 502 (chem:123/CARS:127/bio:126/psych:126). My score was much lower than my practice exams so I decided to take a gap year to study and raise it. So I did not apply last cycle at all.
Now, with COVID, I am wondering whether I should submit my app with this score, or if I should wait until I retake the MCAT June 27 with score release July 14 to submit my applications. I do not want to be denied from schools based on my first MCAT, especially as I would like to apply to some mid-range schools on the basis of my GPA; however, I also want to use rolling admissions to my advantage. Will schools wait to look at my app if it says I have a pending MCAT score or could they dismiss me on the basis of the 502 they do have?
*note: I am waiting until the scheduling opens to reschedule my date as my test date was cancelled. If I am unable to secure a test date until July 18 or so, would that hinder my chances? If I have the option of late June or late July, should I pick one over the other or would it not really matter. Pros of July: More study time Cons: score release not until august 4
Now, with COVID, I am wondering whether I should submit my app with this score, or if I should wait until I retake the MCAT June 27 with score release July 14 to submit my applications. I do not want to be denied from schools based on my first MCAT, especially as I would like to apply to some mid-range schools on the basis of my GPA; however, I also want to use rolling admissions to my advantage. Will schools wait to look at my app if it says I have a pending MCAT score or could they dismiss me on the basis of the 502 they do have?
*note: I am waiting until the scheduling opens to reschedule my date as my test date was cancelled. If I am unable to secure a test date until July 18 or so, would that hinder my chances? If I have the option of late June or late July, should I pick one over the other or would it not really matter. Pros of July: More study time Cons: score release not until august 4
