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Hi, I have a mcat coming quick and I'm done studying ( aamc 11- 33, aamc 10 -34). As of 2 days ago I decided medicine isn't for me and I can't get a refund its to late. Do I just take the mcat anyway its not that far from my house?
 
I literally live 8-10 mins from the center...
 
cidem2065 said:
You paid for it. Get your money's worth.
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The main problem with this thinking is that I might do well on it. I don't want to change my mind about medicine because of a score on a test, I want to really want it.
 
mik30102 said:
I would take it also since you may change your mind. You may also decide you want to do podiatry or be a vet.
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I don't think vet schools take the MCAT. Most of them take the GRE now.

OP, pardon me for being nosy, but what changed your mind? You must've been pretty convinced about going if you already have your pre-requisites done.
 
Conflagration said:
I don't think vet schools take the MCAT. Most of them take the GRE now.

OP, pardon me for being nosy, but what changed your mind? You must've been pretty convinced about going if you already have your pre-requisites done.
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^^^This.
I think this is extremely relevant to how we advise you.
 
If your heart isn't in Medicine, if there's no fire in the belly, I can't see you doing well on the test.

So, just off the cost as a lesson learned. Tuition in the College of Life, so to speak.

listener23 said:
Hi, I have a mcat coming quick and I'm done studying ( aamc 11- 33, aamc 10 -34). As of 2 days ago I decided medicine isn't for me and I can't get a refund its to late. Do I just take the mcat anyway its not that far from my house?
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listener23 said:
Hi, I have a mcat coming quick and I'm done studying ( aamc 11- 33, aamc 10 -34). As of 2 days ago I decided medicine isn't for me and I can't get a refund its to late. Do I just take the mcat anyway its not that far from my house?
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cool story bro, now move on with your life
 
I believe some grad school programs accept it too.
 
Goro said:
If your heart isn't in Medicine, if there's no fire in the belly, I can't see you doing well on the test.

So, just off the cost as a lesson learned. Tuition in the College of Life, so to speak.
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If I reconsider medicine 8-10 years from now how will my undergrad EC's look for me at 30+ year's of age?
 
listener23 said:
If I reconsider medicine 8-10 years from now how will my undergrad EC's look for me at 30+ year's of age?
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I'm slightly confused as to why you're not interested in medicine now, but that's your decision.

If you were to apply again 8-10 years down the road, it would be better to get more experiences. You'd have to retake your pre-reqs anyway.
 
I am proud of you for being honest with yourself in realizing medicine isn't for you. It takes a lot of bravery to change course like this. May I ask what you think you might want to do instead of medicine?

Now, back to your original question. If I were in your shoes right now, I would take it anyway. The money is already paid and the studying is already done. The benefits of not having to pay again and study again if you do change your mind or decide to go another route that takes it greatly outweigh the loss of a few hours of your life.

Good luck to you, OP.
 
Update: I took the thing lol got a 24 6/13/5

PS- was boring so I basically put anything except on the discrete.

VR - was fun and I enjoyed myself

BS- started off fun but I didn't want to be a doctor anyway so for like the last 2-3 parts I didn't put anything and left the center early.

A few weeks later I wanted to be a doctor (it's complicated) and the aamc added a December spot which freed up a nov 7 spot for me. I took it fri.
 
Lamel said:
Lol you really screwed yourself over didn't you?
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Not really I think ADCOMS will think it was a test day nerves if my new score is a 30+, and I'm a URM, with my EC's and GPA I could of got in somewhere with the 24
 
listener23 said:
Not really I think ADCOMS will think it was a test day nerves if my new score is a 30+, and I'm a URM, with my EC's and GPA I could of got in somewhere with the 24
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You could have saved yourself the time by just putting in the effort the first time; you were already scoring high. That 24 is permanent.
 
I actually agree with you OP. With a 30+ MCAT and URM status, plus a totally BS story of how you got nervous the fist time, you just might get in.

Though I recommend you think seriously about whether Medicine is right for you. If you are having second thoughts now, just wait until you are 150k + in debt.
 
I received a "Red Flag" over that summer that would make me undesirable to all medical schools. So I lost the will to continue.
 
Mad Jack said:
VR is a good time. I seriously thought the articles were interesting and wasn't stressed at all. Dare I say, the readings were enjoyable.
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I can't say I wasn't stressed, but I agree VR passages were always interesting and even enjoyable.
 
jonnythan said:
What an interesting thread. What was your red flag?
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Let's just say it was bad and it wasn't an IA it deals with the real law.I already had an IA from university from freshman year ( which actually does appear on my transcript) so when I apply I will have 2 un-hideable "red flags"
 
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NVM, read the whole unfortunate thread...
 
I was out of practice exams but I re-used AAMC #3 on Monday since it was the earliest one I took. And my score was insanely high. So fingers crossed
 
This thread should belong in the Twilight zone. The OP starts this thread, claiming he has paid and studied for the MCAT but no longer wants to pursue medicine. He takes the MCAT anyway, treats the exam like a joke, leaves without completing several sections. Then, after receiving the expected poor score, he is suddenly into medicine again and re-takes the MCAT. OP, you sure do lead an interesting life.
 
SkipJunior said:
This thread should belong in the Twilight zone. The OP starts this thread, claiming he has paid and studied for the MCAT but no longer wants to pursue medicine. He takes the MCAT anyway, treats the exam like a joke, leaves without completing several sections. Then, after receiving the expected poor score, he is suddenly into medicine again and re-takes the MCAT. OP, you sure do lead an interesting life.
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There is at least one explanation.
 
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