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If I take the MCAT in March, will it be too late to apply even if schools have my app already?
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For some schools, perhaps. It's also a gamble - are you positive you'll do really well?
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I mean I have no choice so I have to, unless I do the Jan program for NYCPM.
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No course, just individual study and my gpa is a 3.22
I think with the schools with smaller classes you might be doomed. but with a school with a bigger class like kent, you'll be fine. But this all depends on how many seats each of the schools have filled by then and how many md/do/etc. rejects are applying as well
I wouldn't count her out for small programs just yet. My GPA is lower than hers (<3.0 for both cGPA and sGPA) and I was accepted into CSPM although my MCAT was probably a huge factor. As long as she can score a 24 or higher (which is VERY doable) she should be able to get in to virtually any program as long as the rest of her application is solid.
To OP: Just be careful that you don't fall into the same traps that you did last time you took the MCAT. Take practice exams and if the results aren't close to what you're shooting for, reschedule the exam until you are sure your ready.
Another tip: Make a daily study plan and stick to it. Study 4-5 days a week and try to take at least one practice exam a week if possible. I know some people don't like Kaplan but their prep books were a fantastic resource.
To OP: Just be careful that you don't fall into the same traps that you did last time you took the MCAT. Take practice exams and if the results aren't close to what you're shooting for, reschedule the exam until you are sure your ready.
Another tip: Make a daily study plan and stick to it. Study 4-5 days a week and try to take at least one practice exam a week if possible. I know some people don't like Kaplan but their prep books were a fantastic resource.
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Taking in March means you'll have your scores by April. I would say that is not too late except for the fact that your first score will be averaged with that new score* and even if you get high 20's it will still be a pretty low average. Couple that with the fact that, as mentioned above, there are a lot of MD/DO/Dent rejects applying at that time which will presumably have higher scores. Unless you want to try for NYCPM Jan or really like KSU I would just wait until next cycle. I would rather go to my top choice. Then again, there is nothing wrong with applying and testing the water (If you have a few hundred bucks to burn)
*They may take the fact that your 1st score was unusually low into account and not factor it in. I would not bet on it though. make your decision as though they won't
*They may take the fact that your 1st score was unusually low into account and not factor it in. I would not bet on it though. make your decision as though they won't
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I've never heard of this. Can you provide a citation/school website?
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No i took it already but didnt score high at all and am now taking it again.
How come you are not taking it in January?
You have a good 2 months (plus) from now until then to prep for it. 🙂
Also, what are your top schools?
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Actually im now taking it in jan, what score should i aim for? I have a 3.22 gpa and a 3.0 sgpa.
aim for the best score you can get.
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Even though this advice seems like a "duh' answer, he's completely right, don't try to settle for any score. You should put your best effort forth as if you were trying to get an A on any regular exam.
Agreed with the mcat advice, view it as a second job that you have to do baring some really good reason.
As for you timing, you might be a little late for some programs. 2 students I met at dmu said they fired off their apps in jan and were told by AZ it is full already, the admissions chair at DMU said Jan is when the deluge of apps come in, so it might be late but not impossible. I have heard the bigger schools you can apply up to June and still have a shot. You have a good GPA so if you get above 22 you should be fine. One thing though is depending on who accepts you it might be prudent to just apply next year. Once you pick a school you are practically married to it(yes transferring is possible but difficult). Do not go to a school you do not like just because it was filled, you will thank your self down the road for waiting for the right school.
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The best advice, the only correct advice, is to call the schools you're interested in and ask! They won't ask your name, and you don't have to tell them. Just describe your situation and they'll let you know what you qualify for and when.
