****Official Summer 2007 MCAT Score Thread*****

[QofQuimica]

---

Members do not see this ad.

For all of you who took the exam in May:

This is the official score release thread for the May 2007 MCAT dates. Feel free to post serious information and announcements about the impending score release. You can post your scores in here when the time comes as well.

This post also serves as a warning to remind you guys that fake threads stating "SCORES ARE UP" will give you an automatic post hold for one week.


Best of luck to everyone waiting!

 

[SnoPearl]

Wow 10 points improvement in less then 2 months?
what did you do? how did you feel coming out of the exam?
congrats!!!!!!

Well my original breakdown was 11 PS, 8 VR, 12 BS, S for writing. After I took the April 7th I stopped caring for a month until the score came out at the beginning of May. I freaked out knowing I had less than a month to get my score up, but the reason I was retaking was because I felt that I underperformed, especially on verbal. So I spent the first 3 weeks of May reviewing everything I had forgotten in PS and BS while doing some verbal practice sections every now and then (I didn't have a lot of time b/c I had finals in the middle of May). Then after finals were over I went home and spent an entire week taking all the practice tests I could get my hands on. I took about 5 AAMC tests that were long format (1 per day) and did various sections from Kaplan as extra practice. My practice scores averaged between 35-38 on the AAMC tests. I seriously have no idea how I broke 40, I was expecting 38 at best. I definitely think luck had something to do with it. I went in and came out of the test feeling much better than April 7th, but I was still completely stumped on the same verbal sections everyone else was, and I thought PS was trickier than all my practice tests. I did think BS was pretty straightforward for the most part though. Sorry that I don't have any awesome strategies for raising the score 😛

 

[ufgrad00]

Well heres how my score breakdown goes:

May 31, 2007
VR - 9 - (52-69)
PS - 10 - (67.5-80.8)
BS - 11 - (78.3-87.9)
WS - O

I got a 30O and I am ecstatic!!! 🙂 This is the second time I am taking it and I got a 23M in the April 2006 exam so I am happy for the increase. It may not be as high most of the scores of the very talented people on this forum, which I want to say congratulations, but I am very content with what I have. I was not wanting to apply to high status top tier schools and I feel that I will be competitive at my state schools in Florida and some other out of states.

Congrats to everyone who finished that screwball, twisted, and uber difficult exam on the 31st.

 

[Onegin]

36Q
V: 13
Phy: 10
Bio: 13

overall I am incredibly relieved. good luck to everyone else!

 

[queenofjungle14]

Ouch... 26Q

Time for a retake...

25Q same boat as you...5 points lower than my avg aamc tests. retaking aug 6th...ahhh

 

[SpartanBlueJay2]

I am SO upset 😡!

PS 11
VR 7
BS 14
WS P
Total 32P

I never got anything lower than a 34 on a practice test, and routinely got 38-39 with a very stable 10-11 in VR, so this was not a good surprise. I think I'm looking at a re-take just because of stupid VR.

 

[axp107]

I am SO upset 😡!

PS 11
VR 7
BS 14
WS P
Total 32P

I never got anything lower than a 34 on a practice test, and routinely got 38-39 with a very stable 10-11 in VR, so this was not a good surprise. I think I'm looking at a re-take just because of stupid VR.

Damn man.. VR sucks doesn't it. I think you should retake too.. just b/c I've seen your practice test scores... just phenomenal. You'll def. get a 38T on your retake.

 

[SpartanBlueJay2]

Damn man.. VR sucks doesn't it. I think you should retake too.. just b/c I've seen your practice test scores... just phenomenal. You'll def. get a 38T on your retake.

Glad to see you have faith in me, axp107. I signed up for Aug. 6. It's an 8AM exam, which I think will work better for me since this one was an afternoon exam and my brain decided to take a vacation during VR. Actually, it didn't really come back to full function until the end of BS, but thankfully the BS score didn't take a severe hit.

 

[Picklesali]

Okay, I am applying to MD/PhD programs: so the competive factor is highly increased.
I got:
VR = 14
PS = 11
BS = 10
WS = M ????😕

Total = 35M
I am really surprised about my WS score because I really pride myself in my writing skills. I'm not that concerned because I think that my awesome Personal Statement will overpower my terrible WS score. I'm also a little sad at my BS score because I am a molecular bio major and I should have gotten a lot better than that - but there is no way I am taking it again.

I really wanted to apply to top tier schools with MSTP programs. How competitive do you think I am for these programs??

I have a 3.87 GPA, studied abroad for a year, did undergraduate teaching for 1.5 years, and research in the same lab for 2 years 3 summers with 2 prestigious fellowships (unfortunately no publications ... yet) along with volunteer work. I was not active in any campus organizations except my choir where I was a "petty" officer. I also got an "outstanding" rating from my committee....

I would really like to get into: Yale, Penn, or NYU. Do you think I have a shot? If not, do you have any suggestions of where else I should consider? I am a PA resident so I will be applying to practically everywhere here.

 

[nshams]

hehe... repeat post ... plus I sounded like more of a babbling idiot than usual in that one... sorry...

 

[dr.kicia]

ouch...so yeah...i got 46Z🙁
one word...i hate verbal...i got a low score but i hope it will be enough to get me into DO school...so i will continue with my secondaries and see what happens...at least i will know i did everything...but i hope i will not have to retake this sucker.
to all of you guys

 

[nshams]

31N for me 🙁 - I'm definitely up for the retake on July24th but for all those waiting around for scores - they're UP!!!

12PS 10BS 9VR <- *cries*

Wish me luck & lets work it all my fellow retakers! I'm so glad I'm one of those fortunate few who have little to worry about 'cept volunteering, MCAT prep & application preparation 🙂

I definitely want to retake & I FEEL like I can get better (especially in BS 'cus I didn't go in feeling all too prepared) - but I don't know if that's just a dream 'cus I was averaging about a 33 in practice tests. I'm also not the most conscientious person when it comes to maintaining a study plan so no guarantees that I will be able to focus more & get better prep in...

 

[spicedmanna]

31N for me 🙁 - I'm definitely up for the retake on July24th but for all those waiting around for scores - they're UP!!!

12PS 10BS 9VR <- *cries*

Wish me luck & lets work it all my fellow retakers! I'm so glad I'm one of those fortunate few who have little to worry about 'cept volunteering, MCAT prep & application preparation 🙂

I definitely want to retake & I FEEL like I can get better (especially in BS 'cus I didn't go in feeling all too prepared) - but I don't know if that's just a dream 'cus I was averaging about a 33 in practice tests. I'm also not the most conscientious person when it comes to maintaining a study plan so no guarantees that I will be able to focus more & get better prep in...

FWIW, consider retaking with care. If you don't average better on your practice tests and get better prep in, then perhaps it would be better to stick with your current score which is fairly decent as is. However, if you are truly confident that you can improve and do the work in order to ensure that you score higher, as best as you can, anyway, then it could be worth it. I say this because there is a probability that your score could go down; check the AAMC retake data. That's why I say consider carefully.

 

[Repo Man]

34Q

VR: 10
PS: 12
BS: 12
WS: Q

I'm relieved at my numerical scores because I came out of the test thinking I did really poorly. However, I am really disappointed in my Writing Samples score. I got perfect scores on my writing samples in two of my Kaplan practice tests, so I kinda stopped bothering to practice WS after that. Maybe that's why. But come on, I'm an English minor 🙁 Figures I pull a Q on the WS and score lowest in VR lol.

 

[gujuDoc]

31N for me 🙁 - I'm definitely up for the retake on July24th but for all those waiting around for scores - they're UP!!!

12PS 10BS 9VR <- *cries*

Wish me luck & lets work it all my fellow retakers! I'm so glad I'm one of those fortunate few who have little to worry about 'cept volunteering, MCAT prep & application preparation 🙂

I definitely want to retake & I FEEL like I can get better (especially in BS 'cus I didn't go in feeling all too prepared) - but I don't know if that's just a dream 'cus I was averaging about a 33 in practice tests. I'm also not the most conscientious person when it comes to maintaining a study plan so no guarantees that I will be able to focus more & get better prep in...

A retake is not worth it unless you feel you can get a 35+ on the MCAT. 2 point increase is only worth it if you are in something like a 7 year BS/MD program and sitting on the borderline between maintaining your acceptance and losing it, like one girl I know at USF who got a 29 and retook it for that extra point to go up to a 31.

Most people average anywhere from +/- 1-3 points of their range. That is normal and your score is not surprising. You should never assume the number, but rather then possible range of scores. I think retaking would be a mistake unless you could do like the poster who got a 41 or even get like a 34+ or better yet 35+

 

[Running Water]

12 P
9 V
10 B

Writing R

31R

Average AAMC between 29-33. Never practiced writing during my studies.
I am absolutely thrilled with this score. NO RETAKE!!!

 

[gujuDoc]

9 VR
10 PS
11 BS
Writing Sample M😕

What do you guys think, practice scores were between 28-32. 28s on AAMC and ~30 on Kaplan. But I never practiced the writing sample, and I guessed it showed. Do you think it'll be a problem? Should I retake? I don't plan on it, but I would like some input if possible

I think your score is good. Hey didn't you PM me earlier in the summer about personal statements?? Your name sounds familiar

Congratulations.

 

[majik1213]

12 P
9 V
10 B

Writing R

31R

Average AAMC between 29-33. Never practiced writing during my studies.
I am absolutely thrilled with this score. NO RETAKE!!!

That score is identical to my AAMC 9 (best overall) exam; I really hope you do well in your applications and congratulations! Any chance you could tell me how you did on the AAMC practice exams?

 

[w00tz]

PS 12
VR 6
BS 12
WS M

I really want to retake, but I honestly don't know if I can improve in VR. I never scored below an 8 on practice exams, but now I have no confidence in my VR abilities.

 

[Medee]

PS-14
VR-6
BS-10
WS-M

I'm happy. It was my second time taking it and I went up 6 points in the PS from 8-->14 and 4 points overall!

 

[NuRhoPsi]

PS 11
VR 11
BS 12
Writing T!!!!

I am satisfied with my score being that it is a 34T, but I know that I definately underperformed on the verbal. Even though I am a science major I pride myself on my verbal skills, and I am well read with the NYT, WSJ, Nature Neuroscience, translations of Roman and Greek historical texts, etc, so I should have done better on that section. On the Kaplan diagnostic I scored a 31, and my average for the AAMC and Kaplan practice tests that I took was 35-36, with a low of 33 and a high of 38. It is a relief to know that I dont need to take another MCAT (as my low end cutoff was a 34), but mildly disappointing to know I did not nail the test. And then theres the fact that I have to stop telling myself that I am 1 point below average for most of the schools that I am applying to.

That being said, if anyone wants any pointers on the so very important 😛 writing section I'm available to ask.

 

[J ROD]

Originally Posted by Running Water
12 P
9 V
10 B

Writing R

31R

Average AAMC between 29-33. Never practiced writing during my studies.
I am absolutely thrilled with this score. NO RETAKE!!!

majik1213: Any chance you could tell me how you did on the AAMC practice exams?

Their average is above your question.

 

[kateycat]

ps 9/ vr 9/ bs 12/ 30m 🙁

i only went up one point from last year... and of course it was in bio where i didn't need it. and the M? wtf...

i was doing SO much better on practice tests, average 33 and highest 37, standard conditions and everything. i set my goal lower than my avg (32) so i wouldn't be down when i got my scores, but now i have this. i thought i did so much better than i did. and i feel like i should retake because i KNOW i've done better, but now i'm seriously thinking i'm just not smart enough. or apparently i just can't deal with pressure, i don't know.

i'm just bummed. i want to start studying again right now but i don't even have the heart to open a book.

how bad is it that it's this unbalanced, and that i didn't break double digits in two sections?

🙁

 

[jace's mom]

28O

VR - 11
PS - 8
BS - 9

I was really hoping for a 30, and I'm rather surprised at the O, but I'll take it and see how it goes. It's nothing spectacular, but it's not horrible either. Given the limited time and money I had available for the studying process, I'm just glad it's not lower!

 

[tianac2]

PS-8
VR-10
BS-10
WS-T

28T
Bet you can't guess where my strengths lie....Ok guys, I read the above posts about considering wisely before attempting a retake, but my scores are seriously riding on the line...Should I do it?

 

[Kateb4]

ouch...so yeah...i got 46Z🙁
one word...i hate verbal...i got a low score but i hope it will be enough to get me into DO school...so i will continue with my secondaries and see what happens...at least i will know i did everything...but i hope i will not have to retake this sucker.
to all of you guys

Wow, that's exactly what I got! To make it worse, it's almost identical to my last MCAT (I got a 46W last time, so I guess I improved phenominally in the one section that makes no difference).

But, I'm with you, going DO all the way, so I think it'll be good enough. If not, I guess next year 3rd time will be the charm?

 

[Phoenix.]

PS-8
VR-10
BS-10
WS-T

28T
Bet you can't guess where my strengths lie....Ok guys, I read the above posts about considering wisely before attempting a retake, but my scores are seriously riding on the line...Should I do it?

Depends. What's your gpa? State of residence? ECs? And most importantly, what were your practice MCATs looking like? If 28 was your average, definitely don't retake unless you felt you were unprepared and this time will have the time to prepare much more thoroughly. Good luck.

 

[jace's mom]

PS-8
VR-10
BS-10
WS-T

28T
Bet you can't guess where my strengths lie....Ok guys, I read the above posts about considering wisely before attempting a retake, but my scores are seriously riding on the line...Should I do it?

I'm not going to retake, and my writing score is worse than yours (see above). I think you have to consider the rest of your application in order to decide. I have a 3.87 GPA (overall and science), I have an MPH degree, good ECs, I've checked off all the shadowing and volunteer requirements, I have doctor LORs, I have a little bit of research, and I've held several professional jobs. I'm going to hope that all of that will counterbalance the fact that I didn't have as much time or money as I would have liked to study for the test. If you feel the rest of your application is strong, I would consider just going with it.

Good luck to you!

 

[gujuDoc]

Okay, I am applying to MD/PhD programs: so the competive factor is highly increased.
I got:
VR = 14
PS = 11
BS = 10
WS = M ????😕

Total = 35M
I am really surprised about my WS score because I really pride myself in my writing skills. I'm not that concerned because I think that my awesome Personal Statement will overpower my terrible WS score. I'm also a little sad at my BS score because I am a molecular bio major and I should have gotten a lot better than that - but there is no way I am taking it again.

I really wanted to apply to top tier schools with MSTP programs. How competitive do you think I am for these programs??

I have a 3.87 GPA, studied abroad for a year, did undergraduate teaching for 1.5 years, and research in the same lab for 2 years 3 summers with 2 prestigious fellowships (unfortunately no publications ... yet) along with volunteer work. I was not active in any campus organizations except my choir where I was a "petty" officer. I also got an "outstanding" rating from my committee....

I would really like to get into: Yale, Penn, or NYU. Do you think I have a shot? If not, do you have any suggestions of where else I should consider? I am a PA resident so I will be applying to practically everywhere here.

Apply to all the Penn schools. Also apply to other MSTP programs if that is your interest, i.e. WashU, Umich, (these are reaches but---Stanford and UCSF), Columbia and/or Cornell if you want to be in NY. I'm not sure what all the MSTP schools are, but apply broadly. You should look at Severus's profile from last year for people with similar numbers to you and home state as yours.

But I think you have a shot at some MSTP program or MD/PhD program somewhere. The question of where is another issue altogether

 

[tianac2]

Depends. What's your gpa? State of residence? ECs? And most importantly, what were your practice MCATs looking like? If 28 was your average, definitely don't retake unless you felt you were unprepared and this time will have the time to prepare much more thoroughly. Good luck.

Thanks for the luck! My gpa hovers right around 3.5 overall and 3.65 science, I'm a WA resident, I shadowed a plastic surgeon last summer, I did a 6 week intensive live in pre-med program at UW Medical School, I volunteer in the ER of a children's hospital, I'm the president of a peer mentor organization, an officer in a pre-med club, I'm a classical musician (8 instruments), and I'm married with a 2 and a 4 year old (do they count? 😍) I also have all sorts of work experience, research, and research awards.

 

[BrokenGlass]

Apply to all the Penn schools. Also apply to other MSTP programs if that is your interest, i.e. WashU, Umich, (these are reaches but---Stanford and UCSF), Columbia and/or Cornell if you want to be in NY. I'm not sure what all the MSTP schools are, but apply broadly. You should look at Severus's profile from last year for people with similar numbers to you and home state as yours.

But I think you have a shot at some MSTP program or MD/PhD program somewhere. The question of where is another issue altogether

gujuDoc, what do you think separates people who get into UCLA or UCSF from unsuccessful candidates? Do you think it's mostly luck?

 

[dr.kicia]

Wow, that's exactly what I got! To make it worse, it's almost identical to my last MCAT (I got a 46W last time, so I guess I improved phenominally in the one section that makes no difference).

But, I'm with you, going DO all the way, so I think it'll be good enough. If not, I guess next year 3rd time will be the charm?

LOL...i am happy it is over... i really didn't do hot (damn my ESL!!!) but for a DO, with my great LORs and PS and some unique Ecs i have i am thinking possitive...to you.
🙂

 

[Phoenix.]

Thanks for the luck! My gpa hovers right around 3.5 overall and 3.65 science, I'm a WA resident, I shadowed a plastic surgeon last summer, I did a 6 week intensive live in pre-med program at UW Medical School, I volunteer in the ER of a children's hospital, I'm the president of a peer mentor organization, an officer in a pre-med club, I'm a classical musician (8 instruments), and I'm married with a 2 and a 4 year old (do they count? 😍) I also have all sorts of work experience, research, and research awards.

Sounds great! But.....what were your practice MCAT scores like? Highs, lows, average, etc. Did you do much worse in the sections than you were averaging in practice? Did you feel that you did your best, or that you were off your game or otherwise unprepared?

Oh, and I'm a non-trad too. Sounds like you've got a good shot at WA, but getting a higher MCAT might give you better odds there if you think you can definitely pull it up....

 

[gujuDoc]

Thanks for the luck! My gpa hovers right around 3.5 overall and 3.65 science, I'm a WA resident, I shadowed a plastic surgeon last summer, I did a 6 week intensive live in pre-med program at UW Medical School, I volunteer in the ER of a children's hospital, I'm the president of a peer mentor organization, an officer in a pre-med club, I'm a classical musician (8 instruments), and I'm married with a 2 and a 4 year old (do they count? 😍) I also have all sorts of work experience, research, and research awards.

I think you have a shot at your state school and mid to low tier schools if you apply broadly to schools like SLU, GWU, Albany, NYMC, RFU, etc.

However, if you think you can retake it and get a 30+ score then I think it might be worth it. But you seem to have a decent profile.

 

[emquiksilver]

33M - 10V/11P/12B

Not sure how to feel. I left fairly confident. But after reading SDN I kept praying for a 30. This feels like purgatory - not high enough to be happy, but not low enough to be upset.

If anyone's interested I took two practice AAMC tests
#10 - 32
#9 - 31

 

[gujuDoc]

gujuDoc, what do you think separates people who get into UCLA or UCSF from unsuccessful candidates? Do you think it's mostly luck?

I think UCSF as a top 10 school is much harder to gain admissions to then UCLA. Like all top ten schools, you could have top tier awards like Goldwater and Rhodes Scholars, have a 41 MCAT, and a 4.0 with saving the world abroad, etc. and still not get in because there is an element of luck involved.

I've known some amazing and I mean seriously severely amazing candidates who had the kind of things I described, and even they were denied admissions at some of these top 10 schools while some people I'd never expect to have gotten into some of these schools have gotten in. I think part of it is that they get so many people with 35-43 MCAT scores, high GPAs, research, and the other usual stuff, that they look for something that makes them truly stand out from the crowds i.e. was a broadway performer, a professional artist, etc. ---bottom line, something unique.

 

[Phoenix.]

33M - 10V/11P/12B

Not sure how to feel. I left fairly confident. But after reading SDN I kept praying for a 30. This feels like purgatory - not high enough to be happy, but not low enough to be upset.

If anyone's interested I took two practice AAMC tests
#10 - 32
#9 - 31

Purgatory? What?!? I'll tell you how to feel: ECSTATIC! You scored higher than either of your two practice scores. You scored a 10 or above in each section. You're in the mid-30s overall. CELEBRATE! Sheesh, you're really a glass half empty type, aren't you?

 

[justmoi]

Purgatory? What?!? I'll tell you how to feel: ECSTATIC! You scored higher than either of your two practice scores. You scored a 10 or above in each section. You're in the mid-30s overall. CELEBRATE! Sheesh, you're really a glass half empty type, aren't you?

I second that.

 

[emquiksilver]

Purgatory? What?!? I'll tell you how to feel: ECSTATIC! You scored higher than either of your two practice scores. You scored a 10 or above in each section. You're in the mid-30s overall. CELEBRATE! Sheesh, you're really a glass half empty type, aren't you?

Don't get me wrong. I am kinda happy. But I left the real exam feeling better than I did when I finished the practice exams, maybe except for verbal. So deep down I'm a bit disappointed. Besides, I need a great score to "mask" my 3.5 gpa.

 

[mdc1027]

PS: 12
Verbal: 11
BS: 14
WS: Q

Overall: 37Q

I'm pretty stoked cause I came out of that test feeling like hell, and I ended up on the high end of my practice test range.

 

[tianac2]

Sounds great! But.....what were your practice MCAT scores like? Highs, lows, average, etc. Did you do much worse in the sections than you were averaging in practice? Did you feel that you did your best, or that you were off your game or otherwise unprepared?

Oh, and I'm a non-trad too. Sounds like you've got a good shot at WA, but getting a higher MCAT might give you better odds there if you think you can definitely pull it up....

Sadly, my practice scores were all lower (23-26). I feel I could have done better in BS, but I'm happy with verbal, and PS has always been my lowest section, and if my composite was at least a 30, I would have been happy with the 8.

 

[J ROD]

Sadly, my practice scores were all lower (23-26). I feel I could have done better in BS, but I'm happy with verbal, and PS has always been my lowest section, and if my composite was at least a 30, I would have been happy with the 8.

I would be happy then. You are right there near the mark.

Chances are you might go down.

Play the cards you got.

 

[axp107]

Question for those who have posted scores/ will post scores.. to help those who took the MAY 31st and had not to great VR scores.

STATE if you had the 40 version of the test

 

[BrokenGlass]

I think UCSF as a top 10 school is much harder to gain admissions to then UCLA. Like all top ten schools, you could have top tier awards like Goldwater and Rhodes Scholars, have a 41 MCAT, and a 4.0 with saving the world abroad, etc. and still not get in because there is an element of luck involved.

I've known some amazing and I mean seriously severely amazing candidates who had the kind of things I described, and even they were denied admissions at some of these top 10 schools while some people I'd never expect to have gotten into some of these schools have gotten in. I think part of it is that they get so many people with 35-43 MCAT scores, high GPAs, research, and the other usual stuff, that they look for something that makes them truly stand out from the crowds i.e. was a broadway performer, a professional artist, etc. ---bottom line, something unique.

Thank you for your reply. I have some follow up questions.

http://career.ucla.edu/GraduateSchool&PreProfessionalServices/UCLAMatriculantsToMedSchool.asp

24 UCLA undergrads got into UCSF in 2005. It's quite possible that none of them had 40+ MCAT and definitely not all of them had 3.9+ GPA. Did they all have something amazing about them? What do you think? Or is it just luck for some of them?

 

[tianac2]

Question for those who have posted scores/ will post scores.. to help those who took the MAY 31st and had not to great VR scores.

STATE if you had the 40 version of the test

I had the 40 version and got a 10.

 

[gujuDoc]

Thank you for your reply. I have some follow up questions.

http://career.ucla.edu/GraduateSchool&PreProfessionalServices/UCLAMatriculantsToMedSchool.asp

24 UCLA undergrads got into UCSF in 2005. It's quite possible that none of them had 40+ MCAT and definitely not all of them had 3.9+ GPA. Did they all have something amazing about them? What do you think? Or is it just luck for some of them?

Hmm I'm not saying everyone has a 40+ score that goes there, just that when the competition is stiff, you need to have something beyond the numbers. However, being a California resident will definitely work highly in your favor.

 

[BrokenGlass]

Hmm I'm not saying everyone has a 40+ score that goes there, just that when the competition is stiff, you need to have something beyond the numbers. However, being a California resident will definitely work highly in your favor.

http://career.berkeley.edu/MedStats/top20.stm#ucsf

It's strange that UC Berkeley undergrads were accepted to UCSF in lower numbers than UCLA undergrads. Could it be that 2005 were for some reason a very good year for UCLA undergrads?

 

[gujuDoc]

http://career.berkeley.edu/MedStats/top20.stm#ucsf

It's strange that UC Berkeley undergrads were accepted to UCSF in lower numbers than UCLA undergrads. Could it be that 2005 were for some reason a very good year for UCLA undergrads?

I wasn't trying to debate which school will produce more people in a school. Not sure what you are trying to get at.

 

[BrokenGlass]

I wasn't trying to debate which school will produce more people in a school. Not sure what you are trying to get at.

Me neither. I just wanted your opinion on the difference 🙂

Berkeley is commonly recognized as harder of the 2 schools, so if anything, I expected the statistics to be the other way around

 

[georgia_md]

PS: 12
Verbal: 11
BS: 14
WS: Q

Overall: 37Q

I'm pretty stoked cause I came out of that test feeling like hell, and I ended up on the high end of my practice test range.

Good job man! 👍 That's a top 2% score in the Nation, that must feel good. Congrats!

 

[gujuDoc]

Me neither. I just wanted your opinion on the difference 🙂

Berkeley is commonly recognized as harder of the 2 schools, so if anything, I expected the statistics to be the other way around

In that case, I'm not really sure about the reputation of both to compare the two. I know i've heard of a lot of Berkley students being successful in gaining an admission in US med schools across the country, but I don't really know much about the UCs undergraduate programs. I just know the bits and pieces I've heard and read about their med schools.

I'd imagine though that the UCs are also really good schools and would produce highly competitive applicants as well. I think the problem with cali, however, is that the competition is so much stiffer over there that even a lot of In staters must leave the state if they have hope for becoming a physician. But I'm not sure as to how UCs and schools like Berkley compare because I don't know enough about them to make a comparison.