Multiple MCATs and School Selection

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First attempt after averaging mid 30s on FLs: PS:10 VR:7 BS:10 Total:27. Needless to say I was pretty surprised and scheduled a retake 5 months later. PS:10 VR:11 BS:15 Total:36 In a case like this should I use the average for school selection? I want to be smart about the process, but in my self-serving mind I feel like the second attempt is clearly a better indicator of capability. I apologize in advance if I'm being neurotic. Thanks for any input!
 
Jinglefoot said:
First attempt after averaging mid 30s on FLs: PS:10 VR:7 BS:10 Total:27. Needless to say I was pretty surprised and scheduled a retake 5 months later. PS:10 VR:11 BS:15 Total:36 In a case like this should I use the average for school selection? I want to be smart about the process, but in my self-serving mind I feel like the second attempt is clearly a better indicator of capability. I apologize in advance if I'm being neurotic. Thanks for any input!
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Apply to schools that take the most recent MCAT scores, best scores, or superscore. It's not hard once you've done a bit of research.

As far as a school list, give us your sGPA, cGPA, and what EC's you have. It's a bit hard to give a solid list without those factors!

Congrats on the increase, by the way. Very impressive.
 
And nevermind to the comment above. I just looked through an old thread of yours, and it seems you've already been given advice on schools. I don't see any reason to not follow the advice given in your last thread. Nothing has changed.
 
Yea, I was just about to say that. This was more a case of sweeping anxiety than anything else. Sorry if it was perceived the wrong way. Thank you.
 
Jinglefoot said:
Yea, I was just about to say that. This was more a case of sweeping anxiety than anything else. Sorry if it was perceived the wrong way. Thank you.
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No hard feelings or anything, I was just curious. You'll be fine! Just apply broadly and smartly.
 
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