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Hi all, so I have been studying for the MCAT, which is scheduled for me on 9/2. I just finished taking the two scored AAMC full lengths which are supposed to be the most predictive of what you will get on the real thing. I got a 510 (128/128/128/126) and a 509 (127/128/128/126). I was wondering if I should void the test and take it again next year?

My science GPA is a 3.00 and my cumulative GPA is a 3.3. This upcoming year I am doing a DIY post-bacc at a university. I am just worried that if I void I might not have a lot of time to study next year. I would be applying next cycle for DO school and one of my top choices was Touro-CA. I know that they have high MCAT average and if I don't perform better on the MCAT, I feel like I won't have a good shot at getting in because of my low GPA. My last year of undergrad had a bit of a downward trend, so I was hoping the post-bacc could fix that a bit.

Does anyone know how bad a retake of the MCAT looks? If i were to get a 510 on the MCAT and then retake for a 515, would that be a lot worse than just getting a 515 on the first attempt? Thanks in advance for the help guys!
 
If you plan on retaking a 510 in the hopes of a 515, why would you even take in the first place? It's not typical to score 5+ greater than the AAMC practice tests.
 
Coltuna said:
If you plan on retaking a 510 in the hopes of a 515, why would you even take in the first place? It's not typical to score 5+ greater than the AAMC practice tests.
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Well, I am wondering if a 510 is good enough, or if it would be a lot better for me to go for the 515. As in, is it worth it to try to shoot for a 515 over getting a 510?
 
I listened to a podcast once where the co-host once said "I have never met anyone who didn't get into medical school because he got a 510 on his MCAT, and was accepted a year later because he got something better than a 510."
 
Your MCATs are competitive for DO schools. Focus on your low science GPA.

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Sorry, op. I didn't read your post properly. I thought you already took the real test. Your practice scores are competitive. Good luck with your test.
 
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Take your mcat now. You'll need to do well on your postbacc. Med schools don't care about cumulative gpa.


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Si44 said:
Hi all, so I have been studying for the MCAT, which is scheduled for me on 9/2. I just finished taking the two scored AAMC full lengths which are supposed to be the most predictive of what you will get on the real thing. I got a 510 (128/128/128/126) and a 509 (127/128/128/126). I was wondering if I should void the test and take it again next year?

My science GPA is a 3.00 and my cumulative GPA is a 3.3. This upcoming year I am doing a DIY post-bacc at a university. I am just worried that if I void I might not have a lot of time to study next year. I would be applying next cycle for DO school and one of my top choices was Touro-CA. I know that they have high MCAT average and if I don't perform better on the MCAT, I feel like I won't have a good shot at getting in because of my low GPA. My last year of undergrad had a bit of a downward trend, so I was hoping the post-bacc could fix that a bit.

Does anyone know how bad a retake of the MCAT looks? If i were to get a 510 on the MCAT and then retake for a 515, would that be a lot worse than just getting a 515 on the first attempt? Thanks in advance for the help guys!
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I had a 510 on my last AAMC FL and ended up scoring a few points higher 10 days later. It's not impossible for you to hit your target of 515, but either way I would definitely take the exam now. I get your wanting as high a score as possible, but 510 is pretty darn good..

I also think people fall in the trap of thinking "oh if I have more time I'll definitely get a higher score." You want to take this thing while the material is fresh.
 
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Si44 said:
Hi all, so I have been studying for the MCAT, which is scheduled for me on 9/2. I just finished taking the two scored AAMC full lengths which are supposed to be the most predictive of what you will get on the real thing. I got a 510 (128/128/128/126) and a 509 (127/128/128/126). I was wondering if I should void the test and take it again next year?

My science GPA is a 3.00 and my cumulative GPA is a 3.3. This upcoming year I am doing a DIY post-bacc at a university. I am just worried that if I void I might not have a lot of time to study next year. I would be applying next cycle for DO school and one of my top choices was Touro-CA. I know that they have high MCAT average and if I don't perform better on the MCAT, I feel like I won't have a good shot at getting in because of my low GPA. My last year of undergrad had a bit of a downward trend, so I was hoping the post-bacc could fix that a bit.

Does anyone know how bad a retake of the MCAT looks? If i were to get a 510 on the MCAT and then retake for a 515, would that be a lot worse than just getting a 515 on the first attempt? Thanks in advance for the help guys!
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A 510 is a fine score for ANY DO school. Get the MCAT out of the way and then salvage your GPAs with a post-bac or SMP.
 
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