MCAT score retake: 33Q

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VR: 10
BS: 11
PS: 12

I took all AAMC diagnostics.

I never scored below 11 on VR diagnostics, and I only scored 11 once. I often was one question away from 13.
I never scored below 12 on BS diagnostics.
I never scored below 12 on PS diagnostics, and I often scored 13.

My cumulative range was 36-41.

I burned out on VR bad on the real test. I ended up running out of time on the last passage. I feel I could get at least 3 more points out of the real test.

Maybe I will take time off or get a masters and take the test again? I don't know right anymore.

I was really itching on applying to straight top tier + Texas backup schools, and not only am I late, but MCAT looks like a weak part of my application.

Should I retake?
 
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synth said:
VR: 10
BS: 11
PS: 12

I took all AAMC diagnostics.

I never scored below 11 on VR diagnostics, and I only scored 11 once. I often was one question away from 13.
I never scored below 12 on BS diagnostics.
I never scored below 12 on PS diagnostics, and I often scored 13.

I burned out on VR bad on the real test. I ended up running out of time on the last passage. I feel I could get at least 3 more points out of the real test.

Maybe I will take time off or get a masters and take the test again? I don't know right anymore.

I was really itching on applying to straight top tier + Texas backup schools, and not only am I late, but MCAT looks like a weak part of my application.

Should I retake?
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Would they even accept a score from the January MCAT?
 
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I don't think it is worth the agony and risk of a lower score to take it again. Ok you never got below a 11, 12, 12, thats a 35..2 points higher than your current score. Do you really think that will make or break you?
 
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redrumi said:
I don't think it is worth the agony and risk of a lower score to take it again. Ok you never got below a 11, 12, 12, thats a 35..2 points higher than your current score. Do you really think that will make or break you?
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Actually, the lowest cumulative I ever got was a 36, the highest a 41. There really is a big difference between my AAMC tests and my real score.
 
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wouldn't it be too late for a retake? but if it's not too late, i would go for the retake, if you think you can score higher. 33 is not high, if you think about it, the average matriculant is like 31-32, so 33 is only slightly better than average. personally, such an average score would make me feel insecure that i would get into any medical school at all. if you can score higher, and it's not too late, i say go for a retake.
 
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synth said:
VR: 10
BS: 11
PS: 12

I took all AAMC diagnostics.

I never scored below 11 on VR diagnostics, and I only scored 11 once. I often was one question away from 13.
I never scored below 12 on BS diagnostics.
I never scored below 12 on PS diagnostics, and I often scored 13.

My cumulative range was 36-41.

I burned out on VR bad on the real test. I ended up running out of time on the last passage. I feel I could get at least 3 more points out of the real test.

Maybe I will take time off or get a masters and take the test again? I don't know right anymore.

I was really itching on applying to straight top tier + Texas backup schools, and not only am I late, but MCAT looks like a weak part of my application.

Should I retake?
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No, you should not retake.*

*I'm operating under the assumption, of course, that you are sane. However, if you are actually crazy, then by all means, feel free to retake your 90th percentile MCAT over again in a diminishing return attempt to get into the 95th percentile instead. But seriously, dude(tte), for a kid as smart as you obviously are, it would be an incredibly stupid move.
 
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It seems that you are really ambitious!! I know how it feels when you don't reach what you are capable of reaching. It must be frustrating not reaching your practice range.

This decision depends on what you really desire. If you know exactly what school you want to attend or exactly what scores are needed to get in, and your scores do not fit the criteria, then I guess you could consider retaking the MCAT.

Otherwise, since the rest of your application is excellent and your scores are above average, chances are good that you will be accepted this year. If you are prudent about applying to ONLY the schools that you want to get into, you may have a good chance this year. I would suggest that you do not apply to the back-up schools because it would look horrible for you to turn down an acceptance. Your back-up would be to do a masters and retake the MCAT. Whether you get accepted this year or not, it would be tremendously advantageous to focus on applying this year!!! The experience of visiting the schools, meeting the dean, becoming familiar with the admissions committee, and the interview experience is truly worth it!

It seems like you are a person that shoots for the best. If you do end up having to reapply, then a masters and an extra year of research and extracurricular activities will be greatly beneficial for your residency considerations. All in all, looks like you are on a good track!! Hope you get into a school that is right for you!
 
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Ill tell you what, you can give me that score. cuz I would be really happy with it 😛
 
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waterbuffalo said:
It seems that you are really ambitious!! I know how it feels when you don't reach what you are capable of reaching. It must be frustrating not reaching your practice range.

This decision depends on what you really desire. If you know exactly what school you want to attend or exactly what scores are needed to get in, and your scores do not fit the criteria, then I guess you could consider retaking the MCAT.

Otherwise, since the rest of your application is excellent and your scores are above average, chances are good that you will be accepted this year. If you are prudent about applying to ONLY the schools that you want to get into, you may have a good chance this year. I would suggest that you do not apply to the back-up schools because it would look horrible for you to turn down an acceptance. Your back-up would be to do a masters and retake the MCAT. Whether you get accepted this year or not, it would be tremendously advantageous to focus on applying this year!!! The experience of visiting the schools, meeting the dean, becoming familiar with the admissions committee, and the interview experience is truly worth it!

It seems like you are a person that shoots for the best. If you do end up having to reapply, then a masters and an extra year of research and extracurricular activities will be greatly beneficial for your residency considerations. All in all, looks like you are on a good track!! Hope you get into a school that is right for you!
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I think this is the best advice. I won't apply to backup. I will also apply to masters programs. I think I am also interested in MD/PhD (anthropology), so if I go for a masters, this will give me a head start. Thank you.
 
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Let's be honest, if he/she wants to go to a real top tier school, the score isn't even average. If you are absolutely intent on going to a top tier school, then retake.

Otherwise, be happy with ur already great score.
 
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Obviously retaking and applying this cycle may be a problem. However, if the OP is applying next cycle, I see no reason why he/she should not retake. If his/her practice tests were much much higher and they have already put in the work to study for this exam, why not retake. The retake policy is now easier than ever with the cbt format. I don't understand why people criticize this. Yes, 33 is good, but If you can do better, then why not retake? This is what I don't understand
 
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veaselhaufen said:
Obviously retaking and applying this cycle may be a problem. However, if the OP is applying next cycle, I see no reason why he/she should not retake. If his/her practice tests were much much higher and they have already put in the work to study for this exam, why not retake. The retake policy is now easier than ever with the cbt format. I don't understand why people criticize this. Yes, 33 is good, but If you can do better, then why not retake? This is what I don't understand
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It's a bad idea because there's just as good of a chance that the OP could do worse. If s/he's this bummed about a 33, how do you think this kid is going to feel about retaking and possibly ending up with a 30 or 31? Or even worse, going below a 30? Have you seriously considered the repercussions and the very real possibility of that outcome? This is what I'm talking about. Some of you guys tend to want to only look at one side of the picture here. "Oh, I could retake the MCAT, and I could do better." Well, you have to also keep in mind that you could equally well retake and do worse! If you are starting out with a score below 30, the risk is probably worth it, because a score in the 20s does make you less competitive for med school versus a score in the 30s. On the other hand, if you're starting out with a 33 that is nicely balanced like the OP's score is, it's foolish to retake. The risk is high, and the reward is minimal. Once you reach the mid-thirties range, continuing to raise your MCAT score will *not* proportionately increase your competitiveness for medical school.

OP, you should realize also that although the advice you're receiving here from other premeds like yourself is heartfelt and well-meant, they aren't in med school yet, and they aren't adcoms. The ones who are telling you to retake also aren't right. I realize that you're going to do whatever you want anyway, and this will be my last post trying to bring you back down to earth again. But I hope you will at least think this through once you get over your disappointment of not scoring as high as you did on your practice tests. I also would advise you to speak to your premed counselor before you make any rash decisions. Even if you do retake in spite of all my beseechings not to do it, I sincerely wish you the best of luck.
 
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Team Zissou said:
No. No, man. ****, no, man. I believe you'd get your *ss kicked for sayin' something like that, man.
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sounds like someone's got a case of the mondays!

OP-i wouldnt bother. your score wont screen you out and most schools will love that spanish fluency.
 
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QofQuimica said:
It's a bad idea because there's just as good of a chance that the OP could do worse. If s/he's this bummed about a 33, how do you think this kid is going to feel about retaking and possibly ending up with a 30 or 31? Or even worse, going below a 30? Have you seriously considered the repercussions and the very real possibility of that outcome? This is what I'm talking about. Some of you guys tend to want to only look at one side of the picture here. "Oh, I could retake the MCAT, and I could do better." Well, you have to also keep in mind that you could equally well retake and do worse! If you are starting out with a score below 30, the risk is probably worth it, because a score in the 20s does make you less competitive for med school versus a score in the 30s. On the other hand, if you're starting out with a 33 that is nicely balanced like the OP's score is, it's foolish to retake. The risk is high, and the reward is minimal. Once you reach the mid-thirties range, continuing to raise your MCAT score will *not* proportionately increase your competitiveness for medical school.

OP, you should realize also that although the advice you're receiving here from other premeds like yourself is heartfelt and well-meant, they aren't in med school yet, and they aren't adcoms. The ones who are telling you to retake also aren't right. I realize that you're going to do whatever you want anyway, and this will be my last post trying to bring you back down to earth again. But I hope you will at least think this through once you get over your disappointment of not scoring as high as you did on your practice tests. I also would advise you to speak to your premed counselor before you make any rash decisions. Even if you do retake in spite of all my beseechings not to do it, I sincerely wish you the best of luck.
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Assuming what the OP said was correct, I don't agree with this logic at all. The OP mentioned that he/she took all 10 AAMCc exams and scored from 36-41. That's SIGNIFICANTLY higher than the thirty three that he/she received today. Now, I'm no statistician, but the odds of OP retaking and getting lower than 33 are close to nill, unless he/she has some sort of test taking anxiety. How much difference a 38 vs a 33 makes in the admissions process is completely debatable. If you have already undergone the agony of studying for this exam, and you don't feel too much dismay in retaking, then may aswell take it again if you feel unhappy with 33! Please keep in mind that this person has taken at least 10 practice exams and scored 36 on his/her lowest!
As for questioning the sanity of this person, Q of Q, I think thats completely ridiculous. I have no idea why people generate all this criticism. I can understand how people would be resentful of someone who is unhappy with thirty three, but this just doesn't make sense. 1 vote for retake if you feel unhappy with 33
 
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actually I dont think you are crazy. The real question is...are you ok with taking another year and applying in 2008. If you really want to go to like the best schools and you are like sure that you can do better next time than do it again.
 
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Just to expound on my ideas:

I'm a teaching assistant in cell bio and I see people crying after every exam for getting a bad score! EVERY DAMN TIME! IN that case, who cares!! The mcat is a completely different animal! This exam is worth as much as the applicants gpa!!! Screw the one exam in cell bio, or even your grades from sophomore year, this test means more than all of it. If it is not a big problem to retake after doing much worse than your practice tests, then why not?? I am so so so confused as to why people criticize this so much
 
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yeah good point. this exam is worth as much as your entire GPA, that's how important it is. the difference between 90th percentile score and a 95th percentile score can make the difference between getting accepted at a school, or not. just like the difference between a 3.6 and 3.8 GPA may not seem huge, but to medical schools it can make all the difference.
 
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veaselhaufen said:
Assuming what the OP said was correct, I don't agree with this logic at all. The OP mentioned that he/she took all 10 AAMCc exams and scored from 36-41. That's SIGNIFICANTLY higher than the thirty three that he/she received today. Now, I'm no statistician, but the odds of OP retaking and getting lower than 33 are close to nill, unless he/she has some sort of test taking anxiety. How much difference a 38 vs a 33 makes in the admissions process is completely debatable. If you have already undergone the agony of studying for this exam, and you don't feel too much dismay in retaking, then may aswell take it again if you feel unhappy with 33! Please keep in mind that this person has taken at least 10 practice exams and scored 36 on his/her lowest!
As for questioning the sanity of this person, Q of Q, I think thats completely ridiculous. I have no idea why people generate all this criticism. I can understand how people would be resentful of someone who is unhappy with thirty three, but this just doesn't make sense. 1 vote for retake if you feel unhappy with 33
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I just want to say for the record that I was joking when I made the sanity comment. I realize that it's not always easy to tell when people are kidding around on line, but FYI, I don't think the OP is literally crazy. I *do* think that his sense of perspective is warped, as are many other people's on this website.

Again, at the risk of sounding like a broken record, a balanced 33 is *not* worth retaking. Having a perfect 45 would *not* significantly raise the OP's chances compared to his 33. Look at his profile. His app is already terrific! His MCAT score is already in the top 10% for all test-takers. There's no reason whatsoever for him to retake short of a slightly bruised ego and maybe bragging rights. You do *not* need a 36+ MCAT score to get into a top med school. You *do* need to have a strong, all-around well-balanced app, which he appears to have. A higher MCAT score won't even be much help to him because his score is *already* good enough to prove that he is highly capable, especially coupled with his GPA.

I have always held that the purpose of taking the MCAT is to get into med school. The MCAT is not an end in and of itself; it is a means to an end. Sure, everyone wants to do as well as possible. But in the long run, isn't becoming a physician the goal here? If it is, the OP already has the tools he needs to get there.
 
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veaselhaufen said:
Just to expound on my ideas:

I'm a teaching assistant in cell bio and I see people crying after every exam for getting a bad score! EVERY DAMN TIME! IN that case, who cares!! The mcat is a completely different animal! This exam is worth as much as the applicants gpa!!! Screw the one exam in cell bio, or even your grades from sophomore year, this test means more than all of it. If it is not a big problem to retake after doing much worse than your practice tests, then why not?? I am so so so confused as to why people criticize this so much
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The OP didn't get a bad score. He got a superior score!

mindquick said:
yeah good point. this exam is worth as much as your entire GPA, that's how important it is. the difference between 90th percentile score and a 95th percentile score can make the difference between getting accepted at a school, or not. just like the difference between a 3.6 and 3.8 GPA may not seem huge, but to medical schools it can make all the difference.
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Sigh. This is exactly what I'm telling you is *not* the case.
 
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QofQuimica said:
I just want to say for the record that I was joking when I made the sanity comment. I realize that it's not always easy to tell when people are kidding around on line, but FYI, I don't think the OP is literally crazy. I *do* think that his sense of perspective is warped, as are many other people's on this website.

Again, at the risk of sounding like a broken record, a balanced 33 is *not* worth retaking. Having a perfect 45 would *not* significantly raise the OP's chances compared to his 33. Look at his profile. His app is already terrific! His MCAT score is already in the top 10% for all test-takers. There's no reason whatsoever for him to retake short of a slightly bruised ego and maybe bragging rights. You do *not* need a 36+ MCAT score to get into a top med school. You *do* need to have a strong, all-around well-balanced app, which he appears to have. A higher MCAT score won't even be much help to him because his score is *already* good enough to prove that he is highly capable, especially coupled with his GPA.

I have always held that the purpose of taking the MCAT is to get into med school. The MCAT is not an end in and of itself; it is a means to an end. Sure, everyone wants to do as well as possible. But in the long run, isn't becoming a physician the goal here? If it is, the OP already has the tools he needs to get there.
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Thanks for clarifying. I agree with most of what you have said here.
 
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Props to Q of Q for sticking with his guns on this one!! It's good to stick to your guns when you think you are right, as long as you are not being offensive. It seems like the OP is pretty focused on applying this year (Albeit, only to the top tier schools). So if you are right Q of Q, things will work out fine.

It's always funny to see the variety of opinions that comes up on SDN, but I don't think that people should believe that they are the authority when it comes to their opinion. Each physician, adcom member, med student, and premed student is going to have different opinions. There isn't always a right answer. You have to give credit where credit is due, though. There are some that know more than others, and you have to respect that. That's what I think. I don't know, maybe I'm just full of myself??!! Whatever, good luck everyone. I should work on my applications..
 
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QofQuimica said:
Again, at the risk of sounding like a broken record, a balanced 33 is *not* worth retaking. Having a perfect 45 would *not* significantly raise the OP's chances compared to his 33. Look at his profile. His app is already terrific! His MCAT score is already in the top 10% for all test-takers. There's no reason whatsoever for him to retake short of a slightly bruised ego and maybe bragging rights. You do *not* need a 36+ MCAT score to get into a top med school. You *do* need to have a strong, all-around well-balanced app, which he appears to have. A higher MCAT score won't even be much help to him because his score is *already* good enough to prove that he is highly capable, especially coupled with his GPA.

I have always held that the purpose of taking the MCAT is to get into med school. The MCAT is not an end in and of itself; it is a means to an end. Sure, everyone wants to do as well as possible. But in the long run, isn't becoming a physician the goal here? If it is, the OP already has the tools he needs to get there.
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I agree whole-heartedly here with Q's comment. I think the OP does not need to retake his MCAT. Indeed, if the AAMC data is any indication, there is a likelihood that scores could go down on a retake. There's no reason to take that risk for marginal improvement that may not even prove to be transformational for him, given that he apparently already has a solid application.
 
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waterbuffalo said:
Props to Q of Q for sticking with his guns on this one!! It's good to stick to your guns when you think you are right, as long as you are not being offensive. It seems like the OP is pretty focused on applying this year (Albeit, only to the top tier schools). So if you are right Q of Q, things will work out fine.

It's always funny to see the variety of opinions that comes up on SDN, but I don't think that people should believe that they are the authority when it comes to their opinion. Each physician, adcom member, med student, and premed student is going to have different opinions. There isn't always a right answer. You have to give credit where credit is due, though. There are some that know more than others, and you have to respect that. That's what I think. I don't know, maybe I'm just full of myself??!! Whatever, good luck everyone. I should work on my applications..
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I go to Utah, you go/went to BYU. It is only fitting that we should disagree 🙂. If you are referring to me as thinking that I am the authority of anything, then you are sorely wrong. I realize that I am completely in the dark. That, however, is not what is being argued here
 
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I had the following breakdown:

VR - 14
PS - 15
BS - 15
WS - T

Should I rewrite to boost up the VR score? I'm worried it might bring my application down. :meanie:
 
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i wouldnt retake. So much effort/pain to study again! plus, most people tend to do worse on the real thing... extra factors, stress, etc.

but if that isnt a big deal to you... you can look at these numbers
http://www.aamc.org/students/mcat/examineedata/tables.htm

VR:40% chance of decreasing, 29% stay the same, 31% increase
BS: 50% chance of decreasing, 25% stay the same, 25% increase
PS: 61% chance of decreasing, 24% stay the same, 15% increase

seems like chances are you'd get a similar score. be happy with it, its a great score! 👍
 
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I was averaging 36-37 on my practices, and scored a 32 on my first real MCAT. I would not have retaken if all my subscores were above 8. Unfortunately, my VR score was a 7 (with all my practices in the 10-12 range, so don't even talk to me about "burning out badly" on VR when you scored a 10). I took a major risk in retaking because my 2 science scores were high and had a very good chance of dropping. I took a risk and retook the test b/c my VR could have screened me out. My total retake score was only 1 point higher overall, and while my VR improved by 3 points up to 10 (which, BTW, is a very good VR score, so quit whining about it), my science scores both dropped 1 point. In the end, I felt it was worth it to me because I wanted to show that my low VR score the first time was a fluke. However, I concur with the other posters here that you should take the score you have and run with it. It is above average and well-balanced. And regardless of what MCAT score you have, you should still apply broadly. Applying to only top tier is akin to shooting yourself in the foot. The key is to get accepted on the first try, and I don't care what your numbers are, only applying to the top tier will significantly diminish your chances.
 
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waterbuffalo said:
Props to Q of Q for sticking with his guns on this one!! It's good to stick to your guns when you think you are right, as long as you are not being offensive. It seems like the OP is pretty focused on applying this year (Albeit, only to the top tier schools). So if you are right Q of Q, things will work out fine.

It's always funny to see the variety of opinions that comes up on SDN, but I don't think that people should believe that they are the authority when it comes to their opinion. Each physician, adcom member, med student, and premed student is going to have different opinions. There isn't always a right answer. You have to give credit where credit is due, though. There are some that know more than others, and you have to respect that. That's what I think. I don't know, maybe I'm just full of myself??!! Whatever, good luck everyone. I should work on my applications..
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Thanks for the props, but I'm a she, not a he. And yes, you *should* go get your apps done. It's mid-September already. 😉

:luck: to all of you. 🙂
 
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Thanks to everyone for their opinions (especially Q of Q, mindquick, vh, and wb). My plan is to apply to both masters programs and only my favorite MD programs (probably around 13). Medical school is not my only interest, and I plan on getting some Masters or PhD graduate level training along the way in either case. Doing a Masters, especially if I can get some solid scholarships, would not be something I would do just because I am not in medical school but something that is important to me, and something I would do anyway, regardless of my acceptance to medical school. If I end up in a Masters program, I have the opportunity to gank the MCAT the second time around, and I think I will.

I think my personal statement is at least as strong as all the rest of my application. So here's to crossing my fingers and diving in. As soon as my university transcript reaches AMCAS, I am sending in my app. Wish me luck.
 
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synth said:
Thanks to everyone for their opinions (especially Q of Q, mindquick, vh, and wb). My plan is to apply to both masters programs and only my favorite MD programs (probably around 13). Medical school is not my only interest, and I plan on getting some Masters or PhD graduate level training along the way in either case. Doing a Masters, especially if I can get some solid scholarships, would not be something I would do just because I am not in medical school but something that is important to me, and something I would do anyway, regardless of my acceptance to medical school. If I end up in a Masters program, I have the opportunity to gank the MCAT the second time around, and I think I will.

I think my personal statement is at least as strong as all the rest of my application. So here's to crossing my fingers and diving in. As soon as my university transcript reaches AMCAS, I am sending in my app. Wish me luck.
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:luck: to you. 🙂

If you're interested in a research career, have you considered applying for MD/PhD or MD/MS programs? It's a lot more efficient to do your degrees together. Check out the Physician Scientist Forum stickies for more info about these options.
 
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QofQuimica said:
:luck: to you. 🙂

If you're interested in a research career, have you considered applying for MD/PhD or MD/MS programs? It's a lot more efficient to do your degrees together. Check out the Physician Scientist Forum stickies for more info about these options.
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I need the GRE to do a PhD in my field (and I don't have it done yet), and I'm not sure I want to do a PhD, and also medical school classes won't count much toward anthropology PhD or masters, so the advantages beyond those financial (which I understand are still quite considerable) are not very significant to my understanding. I was actually planning on doing an internal transfer into a joint program upon my first year in medical school. I'm definitely a nerdy research type, so I will without a doubt pursue some sort of graduate education. That's actually one of the main reasons I wanted to get situated at a top school. In my view, graduate education at a top school is substantially more important for grad school than med education is for medical school, so I want to get myself into a good position, since that could have a serious impact on what I pursue and what I do not. Schools without excellent social science departments are definitely out of the question in this case. I think my app is strong enough to get into a top anthropology program, moreso than that for medical school, so I don't know why I should shortchange myself and get a sub-par MD/PhD at a sub-par anthro program. Though then again, I don't know that anyone offering an MD/PhD in anthropology would be bad.

I'll think about posting something in the MD/PhD forum today or tomorrow.
 
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QofQuimica said:
It's a bad idea because there's just as good of a chance that the OP could do worse. If s/he's this bummed about a 33, how do you think this kid is going to feel about retaking and possibly ending up with a 30 or 31? Or even worse, going below a 30? Have you seriously considered the repercussions and the very real possibility of that outcome? This is what I'm talking about. Some of you guys tend to want to only look at one side of the picture here. "Oh, I could retake the MCAT, and I could do better." Well, you have to also keep in mind that you could equally well retake and do worse! If you are starting out with a score below 30, the risk is probably worth it, because a score in the 20s does make you less competitive for med school versus a score in the 30s. On the other hand, if you're starting out with a 33 that is nicely balanced like the OP's score is, it's foolish to retake. The risk is high, and the reward is minimal. Once you reach the mid-thirties range, continuing to raise your MCAT score will *not* proportionately increase your competitiveness for medical school.

OP, you should realize also that although the advice you're receiving here from other premeds like yourself is heartfelt and well-meant, they aren't in med school yet, and they aren't adcoms. The ones who are telling you to retake also aren't right. I realize that you're going to do whatever you want anyway, and this will be my last post trying to bring you back down to earth again. But I hope you will at least think this through once you get over your disappointment of not scoring as high as you did on your practice tests. I also would advise you to speak to your premed counselor before you make any rash decisions. Even if you do retake in spite of all my beseechings not to do it, I sincerely wish you the best of luck.
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That sounds fine.. but didn't you retake a 34 MCAT? and end up with a 43? If you retooke it, why shouldn't he/she?
 
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axp107 said:
That sounds fine.. but didn't you retake a 34 MCAT? and end up with a 43? If you retooke it, why shouldn't he/she?
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I had to retake the MCAT because I took it for the first time in 1996. Unfortunately, there is a rather strict statute of limitations on MCATs; most medical schools limit you to a three-year window, and my score was a decade old. Believe me, if I could have used my old score instead of retaking, I would very gladly have done so. 🙂
 
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You all are hard core. Hard core MCAters and hard core SDNers. Good for you all!!!
(veaselhaufen - my comment wasn't directed your way... did you read my first post? Anyway, no antagonism coming from here)
 
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Wow. I got the EXACT SAME SCORE as you did! Even down to the essay grade.

PS - 9
VR - 11
BS - 13

I'm thinking about retaking it though. I mean...a 9 in PS is kind of on the low end. I'm graduating in 2010 though...so I think a retake wouldn't be too hard to make time for. What do you guys think?
 
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i read in another thread here that the statistic posted on aamc of people who retake and improve is quite low, but how much do improvers usually improve by? probably just a few points, you know?
 
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