Need advice about the MCAT score I just got...

[Luciadown]

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Hey guys,

I just got back my MCAT score, it's my second time, and was able to improved 6 points from . But the problem is that my score is really unbalanced....

1 attempt:
P: 7
V: 7
B: 11

2nd attempt:
P: 12
V: 11
B: 8

I don't know what happened on bio... I didn't feel good about when I came out, but I wasn't expecting such a low score... Maybe I studied too hard for the other two sections...

I feel like I performed my best on the other two sections, and don't want to re-take it since I don't think I would have scored another 11 on verbal ever!

Is there any school that would screen me out with that 8 on bio...

Also, I need some advices on medical school choices. I am a NJ resident with a 3.9GPA

Some suggestions please!!

thank you!

 

[Spinach Dip]

3.9 / 31 is very good.

There is no reason to retake.

 

[sinombre]

It's obviously not as good as a balanced score, but if the rest of your app is solid and you apply early and broadly you should be fine.

 

[SLC]

I had almost the exact same score as you both from a numerical and breakdown standpoint. The difference was that my 12 was in BS, and my low score (7) was in PS. I got an 11 VR as well.

This didn't give me any troubles, and was never brought up in interviews. I wouldn't worry about it. 31 is a solid score, especially with a very strong GPA like yours.

 

[A Nony Mouse]

Hey guys,

I just got back my MCAT score, it's my second time, and was able to improved 6 points from . But the problem is that my score is really unbalanced....

1 attempt:
P: 7
V: 7
B: 11

2nd attempt:
P: 12
V: 11
B: 8

I don't know what happened on bio... I didn't feel good about when I came out, but I wasn't expecting such a low score... Maybe I studied too hard for the other two sections...

I feel like I performed my best on the other two sections, and don't want to re-take it since I don't think I would have scored another 11 on verbal ever!

Is there any school that would screen me out with that 8 on bio...

Also, I need some advices on medical school choices. I am a NJ resident with a 3.9GPA

Some suggestions please!!

thank you!

I have only heard of screens of 7 or below. Your 12 in PS and 11 in verbal are both in the top 95% you're fine.

 

[squat]

My scores were VERY similar to yours. Just be sure to apply EARLY and you will be set.

 

[mwall003]

Apply, see what happens, I think you'll be good enough to gain an acceptance as long as you have good ECs. Apply broadly and early.

 

[image187]

that actually may keep you from getting into NJMS and RWJ, but i think you definitely have a shot if you apply early and broadly

 

[EarthtoneJon]

Hey guys,

I just got back my MCAT score, it's my second time, and was able to improved 6 points from . But the problem is that my score is really unbalanced....

1 attempt:
P: 7
V: 7
B: 11

2nd attempt:
P: 12
V: 11
B: 8

I don't know what happened on bio... I didn't feel good about when I came out, but I wasn't expecting such a low score... Maybe I studied too hard for the other two sections...

I feel like I performed my best on the other two sections, and don't want to re-take it since I don't think I would have scored another 11 on verbal ever!

Is there any school that would screen me out with that 8 on bio...

Also, I need some advices on medical school choices. I am a NJ resident with a 3.9GPA

Some suggestions please!!

thank you!

Holy smokes! Congratulations, you are me in an alternate universe.

My GPA? 3.9

My first MCAT? 25 (8/8/9)

My second MCAT? 31 (12/10/9)

Pretty darned close all around! Your point distribution is a little more unbalanced, unfortunately. But I think that if your bio subsection score is the weakest part of your application, and you did well in your biology courses, you shouldn't worry about it! Congrats on the 6 point jump. I know how awesome that feels.