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I posted a similar thread in the DO forum (for a DO oriented view).
But sorry, I'm not really trying to spam. I just thought I would get more strict MCAT opinions, if I post here too.
Anyway...
I think DO school is my only option (if I can't sort this MCAT problem well enough).
HOWEVER, I'm just as fine with osteopathic medicine.
So I graduated last year (from Pitt) and I'm in my gap year.
I got a 3.75 gpa, and have pretty good hours for volunteering, research, extracurricular activity, etc.
But it's my MCAT that is holding me back. On my first try, I got a 21. And then I took it again (about a month ago) and while I did improve, I believe it is not enough. I got a 24 (PS 8, VR 6, BS 10) this time around, with a 1 point increase in each section compared to my first exam.
I think the general consensus would be to retake it again (for a third time).
But it would be my last try for this year (given I had to void once already this year).
So what should I do?
Can I go ahead and apply for DO schools with this 24?
Should I retake the test one more time? And what would be the best approach (since I have only one more try this year).
Should I try both options at the same time?
Or is there an option D?
Please help me!
This MCAT frustration is killing me.
But sorry, I'm not really trying to spam. I just thought I would get more strict MCAT opinions, if I post here too.
Anyway...
I think DO school is my only option (if I can't sort this MCAT problem well enough).
HOWEVER, I'm just as fine with osteopathic medicine.
So I graduated last year (from Pitt) and I'm in my gap year.
I got a 3.75 gpa, and have pretty good hours for volunteering, research, extracurricular activity, etc.
But it's my MCAT that is holding me back. On my first try, I got a 21. And then I took it again (about a month ago) and while I did improve, I believe it is not enough. I got a 24 (PS 8, VR 6, BS 10) this time around, with a 1 point increase in each section compared to my first exam.
I think the general consensus would be to retake it again (for a third time).
But it would be my last try for this year (given I had to void once already this year).
So what should I do?
Can I go ahead and apply for DO schools with this 24?
Should I retake the test one more time? And what would be the best approach (since I have only one more try this year).
Should I try both options at the same time?
Or is there an option D?
Please help me!
This MCAT frustration is killing me.
