MCAT Score is Messing me UP!!!

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Anyone else have the problem that after receiving MCAT scores, I just don't care anymore.

I am a Junior now. I did really well on the MCAT, so now I am starting to feel very apathetic about my grades.

I have had two tests so far, in Intro Econ and Business Law, both of which should be easier than the tests for my major. However, I did not do up to my par on either one of those exams.

I am afraid that my grades are starting to go down hill. Advice????

EDIT: It is a combination of me not caring since I did well on the MCAT and me not studying very much, because I am confident (should not be) that if I could do well on the MCAT, I could do well on an Econ test...
 
Drop the class? Suck it up and work harder? Go do some (more) volunteer work to get motivated? Look at how much you pay for tuition for the classes, and motivate yourself to make the most of that money? Speak to adcoms about how much the MCAT is weighed in the application process (important, but not the only thing they look at)?
 
I guess apathetic wasn't the correct term. It was just overly confident.

I have a 4.0 as of now, but I mean I am not saying I am doing horrible, just not the "A" level I had been doing in the past. I didn't want to mention this because you all probably just think I am being overly neurotic, which is probably true. But no one can deny that it sucks to under perform.
 
Dr Gerrard said:
I guess apathetic wasn't the correct term. It was just overly confident.

I have a 4.0 as of now, but I mean I am not saying I am doing horrible, just not the "A" level I had been doing in the past. I didn't want to mention this because you all probably just think I am being overly neurotic, which is probably true. But no one can deny that it sucks to under perform.
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Yes, but you are immature enough to post this needlessly boastful thread rather than taking steps toward resolving your problem. This has less substance than the "What are my chances" threads from ppl with 3.9+ GPA and 40+ MCAT.

Thanks for wasting my time.
 
Dr Gerrard said:
I guess apathetic wasn't the correct term. It was just overly confident.

I have a 4.0 as of now, but I mean I am not saying I am doing horrible, just not the "A" level I had been doing in the past. I didn't want to mention this because you all probably just think I am being overly neurotic, which is probably true. But no one can deny that it sucks to under perform.
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Sigh. Just do your best. That's all anyone can do, right?
 
OP, you come across as an immature kid who needs his ego stroked on an internet forum. Hopefully you will grow up a bit before your med school interviews or you may find yourself very disappointed with the results of your application.
 
Thanks for the advice.

Although I am not sure where all of this immature talk is coming from. I mean sure, this thread doesn't have much substance, as it is very clear to everyone what I need to do. And I know it, and I know that there have been periods in the past where I just haven't been doing as well as I should have been. I just wanted something to blame this slump on, besides myself.

Just a bit bummed about the test I just took today and yesterday. Is being bummed immature? I don't get it.

Also, I am not really sure who would be happy with getting their "ego stroked" on an internet forum. I come here for advice, and sometimes good laughs, but definitely not to have an ego boost. That would actually be pretty sad.
 
Dr Gerrard said:
I guess apathetic wasn't the correct term. It was just overly confident.

I have a 4.0 as of now, but I mean I am not saying I am doing horrible, just not the "A" level I had been doing in the past. I didn't want to mention this because you all probably just think I am being overly neurotic, which is probably true. But no one can deny that it sucks to under perform.
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If this isn't a cry for attention, I don't know what is. Maybe your mother should have breast fed you.

Get some professional help.
 
Dr Gerrard said:
Anyone else have the problem that after receiving MCAT scores, I just don't care anymore.

I am a Junior now. I did really well on the MCAT, so now I am starting to feel very apathetic about my grades.

I have had two tests so far, in Intro Econ and Business Law, both of which should be easier than the tests for my major. However, I did not do up to my par on either one of those exams.

I am afraid that my grades are starting to go down hill. Advice????

EDIT: It is a combination of me not caring since I did well on the MCAT and me not studying very much, because I am confident (should not be) that if I could do well on the MCAT, I could do well on an Econ test...
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There's plenty of high stat people that blow it. Even with a 45 and 4.0 you don't have a 100% chance of getting in.
 
LizzyM said:
You've dropped the box and broken an egg. Move on with the other eleven or start throwing the rest of the eggs to the floor... your choice.
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Or make an omelette.

Those are always good...
 
n618ft said:
There's plenty of high stat people that blow it. Even with a 45 and 4.0 you don't have a 100% chance of getting in.
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But you would have to work really hard to get denied EVERYWHERE assuming you applied to a broad list of schools. I mean honestly, since the entering class GPA/MCAT scores go into the ranking systems, there are plenty of numbers-hungry places that would put up with A LOT to get someone who would be willing and available to help their rank go up 0.1 places. 🙂
 
slowbutsteady said:
If this isn't a cry for attention, I don't know what is. Maybe your mother should have breast fed you.

Get some professional help.
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Are you serious?

I'm calling bull**** if no one felt this way.

Whatever though, I just made this thread because I was upset at my performance on these two tests. Period. Not sure where all this hate is coming from. I just don't want those Bs is classes I took expecting them to be cake.

I'm going to bring them up, and I am going to make sure I don't f*** up my other two tests.

I'll show you all..
 
Let it rest man, you're just riling people up for no reason at all.
 
Dr Gerrard said:
Are you serious?

I'm calling bull**** if no one felt this way.
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yeah... um, complaining about doing well on the mcat doesnt really fly around here. some of you booksmart people can be pretty ******ed lol


(yeah i know i'm not PC, whatev)
 
musafirah said:
yeah... um, complaining about doing well on the mcat doesnt really fly around here. some of you booksmart people can be pretty ******ed lol


(yeah i know i'm not PC, whatev)
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OP, you get your arse whooped in high school much?
 
Dr Gerrard said:
Are you serious?... I'll show you all...
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:laugh:

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Oh, and KSMI, are you watchin' this?

Trifecta in the making!

😎
 
Dr Gerrard said:
Are you serious?

I'm calling bull**** if no one felt this way.

Whatever though, I just made this thread because I was upset at my performance on these two tests. Period. Not sure where all this hate is coming from. I just don't want those Bs is classes I took expecting them to be cake.

I'm going to bring them up, and I am going to make sure I don't f*** up my other two tests.

I'll show you all..
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Good. So we have motivated you to do well. Isn't that what you asked us to do when you sought our advice? You owe us a debt of gratitude. Did you get stuffed in a locker in 9th grade?
 
searun said:
Good. So we have motivated you to do well. Isn't that what you asked us to do when you sought our advice? You owe us a debt of gratitude. Did you get stuffed in a locker in 9th grade?
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I'm not the OP, but this reminded me of time a kid hid in my tuba case and tried to jump out to "surprise me."

I shut it closed and locked the latches.

Someone did let him out not long after that though...
 
Dr Gerrard said:
Are you serious?

I'm calling bull**** if no one felt this way.

Whatever though, I just made this thread because I was upset at my performance on these two tests. Period. Not sure where all this hate is coming from. I just don't want those Bs is classes I took expecting them to be cake.
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I'm sure we all have, but most of us will plot our strategies for doing better on the next exams.

I'm going to bring them up, and I am going to make sure I don't f*** up my other two tests.

I'll show you all..
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That's the spirit! You have to channel your anger toward the dark side. Like when Anakin Skywalker screwed up, he didn't complain on the internet... he sought revenge. :laugh:
 
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