Pros/cons of Releasing Scores to Med. Schools?

[docjolly]

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Hello,

I just started my registration for April's MCAT exam, and a question came up about releasing my scores to med. schools. Two options were given to me: "Yes" and "No." What are the pros/cons of saying either "yes" or "no?" Am I at a disadvantage if I choose "No?"

I'd appreciate any help that you can give me! 😕

 

[UCLAstudent]

Actually, didn't they get rid of the option for this time around? My MCAT course teacher said that schools now automatically get applicants' scores.

 

[docjolly]

No, they didn't get rid of the option...If they did, then perhaps there was an error with applicants being given the opportunity to reply "No."....

 

[MeowMix]

There should be no option about scores on or after April 2003; you have to release. There is an option for scores before April 2003.

 

[edik]

We were told that starting in 2003 AAMC are going to send the scores to school automatically. I think it only involves AMCAS participating schools though.