MD/PhD chances. Please help! :)

[jamesbon]

I just got my MCAT back today. It was a 32, with a breakdown 10, 10, 12. I'm applying to MD/PhD. I've been studying since the test, and I can retake Aug 1 if necessary. I have a 4.0 gpa, good research, track and field NCAA all-american, and great letters of recommendation. Should I retake the MCAT, or am I good for MSTP where I'm at?

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[gyngyn]

I just got my MCAT back today. It was a 32, with a breakdown 10, 10, 12. I'm applying to MD/PhD. I've been studying since the test, and I can retake Aug 1 if necessary. I have a 4.0 gpa, good research, track and field NCAA all-american, and great letters of recommendation. Should I retake the MCAT, or am I good for MSTP where I'm at?

MD PhD programs matriculate candidates who have distinguished themselves academically and have shown both evidence as well as promise as a scientist. Your research portfolio would have to be extraordinary in my state (with your MCAT).

 

[jamesbon]

MD PhD programs matriculate candidates who have distinguished themselves academically and have show both evidence as well as promise as a scientist. Your research portfolio would have to be extraordinary in my state (with your MCAT).

Ok thanks for the reply! My state school's median MD/PhD MCAT is 34. I'm applying to my state school, as well as a broad range of other schools as well. I have 3 pending publications, 2 of which I will be a first author. I don't know if that changes anything?

 

[gyngyn]

Ok thanks for the reply! My state school's median MD/PhD MCAT is 34. I'm applying to my state school, as well as a broad range of other schools as well. I have 3 pending publications, 2 of which I will be a first author. I don't know if that changes anything?

If the quality of your research is high (as well as your ability to articulate it), a lot will depend on your state of residence.