MCAT Retake?

[inspiringdocter]

Hello

Just wanted to get some opinions on whether i should retake the MCAT. Last time I took the MCAT i got a 498 and I have been studying over the course of the year on and off, though. Recent practice test i have taken , ive gotten max 505 on NS and lowest 498 on kaplan. I am afraid if i retake it I will end up getting a 498 again ( that happen to a friend of mine). My Cum. GPA is 3.9 and science 3.96. I have research experience along with presenting at multiple conferences. I have 70+ hours shadowing as well. I also am a international student.

Also, my CARS score is not increasing as much as I want to. What do you guys suggest about that. I take at least 4-5 minutes to read the passage.

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[pms_testosterone]

what are your scores on the AAMC full-lengths?

 

[inspiringdocter]

what are your scores on the AAMC full-lengths?

I have yet to take the AAMC FL. I was holding them off until i get closer to my tentative test day. Also, I took the AAMC FL 1 last year when I took the MCAT for the first time. Do you think I should retake it?

 

[pms_testosterone]

Yes. Only AAMC's tests are predictive of your real score. You should take one to see how you're really doing.

 

[inspiringdocter]

Yes. Only AAMC's tests are predictive of your real score. You should take one to see how you're really doing.

Even if I have taken it a year ago?

 

[pms_testosterone]

You should have forgotten most of the questions by now.

 

[inspiringdocter]

i thought that too, but i tried to retake a TPR and vaguely remembered the content on it.

 

[joe_1395]

Which FL is more representative from the AAMC? FL1 or 2?

 

[pms_testosterone]

2, especially if you take it shortly before your real test