Mcat score time line

[fusion09]

Is getting your Mcat score back in September too late to apply this year?

I took the Mcat, but I didn't do well in physics and feel that I will need to retake. I'm not sure at this point I can apply this year though. What do you guys think?

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[TexasMedicine]

Depends, pretty late for M.D. (unless ~90th percentile), and ok for D.O. cycle.

 

[fusion09]

Thanks and that's what I was afraid of. I scored a 502 on the Mcat and only a 123 in physics/chem. From what I have seen so far that is pretty low for MD

Would you say that that is true as far as you know?

 

[mcatjelly]

Yeah, very unlikely you'd get an acceptance with that unless you have a stellar application and/or are a URM.

 

[fusion09]

Yeah, very unlikely you'd get an acceptance with that unless you have a stellar application and/or are a URM.

I scored better on the other sections, but would it be better to apply next year at this point since it is already July? Also, what is considered a good score for MD schools on the new test?

Thanks for the answers everyone!

 

[mcatjelly]

I scored better on the other sections, but would it be better to apply next year at this point since it is already July? Also, what is considered a good score for MD schools on the new test?

Thanks for the answers everyone!

Yeah, a 502 is ~55-57th percentile which would put you at the "equivalent" of a 26/27 on the old exam. Most schools have their lower tenth percentile accepted at a 29-30, very few a 28.

I recommend applying next cycle.

 

[TexasMedicine]

Thanks and that's what I was afraid of. I scored a 502 on the Mcat and only a 123 in physics/chem. From what I have seen so far that is pretty low for MD

Would you say that that is true as far as you know?

If you don't mind going to D.O. school a 502 would make you competitive assuming your GPA is above 3.5