Need advice on when to take the MCAT!

[DRome20]

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Hello!

I am a junior in college. I planned to take the MCAT on May 20th. I haven't been studying as much as I've wanted to and got a 485 on my first practice. I’m aiming for a 505 -510.

My stats are as follows:
I am a Hispanic Female, Inland empire ties, seventh day adventist.

GPA 3.0 with an upward trend,
Hospital volunteering: 90 hours in the last 5months.
30 hours total of shadowing.

I do recruitment at elementary/middle school/high school to spark an interest in science and math to the younger generation. I taught kids how to do different science experiments. I feed the homeless, work with a school club on different community service projects: beach clean ups, toy drives for children’s hospital, etc.

I have heard to apply as soon as possible so that I could have a good chance in getting in. I've been debating on whether to push my exam date back until June 2nd because I don't feel ready. But the scores won’t be released until July. Is that too late for an applicant like me, trying to get into an MD school?

 

[gyngyn]

Do not take the MCAT until you are likely to get a score consistent with success. You are nowhere near ready to take the MCAT. Your application has at least year of work before you are a good candidate for Loma Linda (your best bet). Their 10th% MCAT is around 501. Their 10th% gpa is 3.54. Why don't you give a them a call?

 

[DRome20]

Do not take the MCAT until you are likely to get a score consistent with success. You are nowhere near ready to take the MCAT. Your application has at least year of work before you are a good candidate for Loma Linda (your best bet). Their 10th% MCAT is around 501. Their 10th% gpa is 3.54. Why don't you give a them a call?

I’ve also been doing research for 2 years and I am getting ready to publish this summer. I am also a supplemental instructor for Genetics and a tutor for chemistry. What else can I do to improve my application?

 

[gyngyn]

I’ve also been doing research for 2 years and I am getting ready to publish this summer. I am also a supplemental instructor for Genetics and a tutor for chemistry. What else can I do to improve my application?

Have a gpa above the 10th% for your target schools and a much better MCAT.
Research is the icing on the cake. There still has to be cake.
Which Hispanic community do you represent? Language skills?

 

[DRome20]

Have a gpa above the 10th% for your target schools and a much better MCAT.
Research is the icing on the cake. There still has to be cake.
Which Hispanic community do you represent? Language skills?

I am Mexican and Guatemalan, and I speak fluent Spanish.

 

[gyngyn]

I am Mexican and Guatemalan, and I speak fluent Spanish.

With sustained evidence of academic excellence and an MCAT >505 you should get interviews.
I must stress: do not take the MCAT until you are likely to get a score consistent with success. With your undergrad record, you really need a strong showing. You need to get A's this year!