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[missbee]

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Hey all, I have 3.88 GPA with a 26L MCAT: 7ps 9vr 10bs
(Kind of surprised that I only got an L on the writing because that's kind of my thing.)
To be honest, my Physical Sciences are really unlikely to improve because that is a very weak area for me.
Have over 100 hours of volunteer work, 50 in shadowing, and I work in a hospital.
My number one school is Oklahoma.

Retake the MCAT? Yes or no?

 

[MilkmanAl]

How were your practice exams? I'd tentatively say yes to a retake since your GPA is so high. I have to imagine those numbers indicate you know the material better than a 26. Bust your butt to learn some physics before the next retake and go rock it.

 

[missbee]

My practice exams were usually around 7 ps 11vr 12 bs
I just remember feeling really rushed on the verbal during the actual MCAT. I hate to make excuses, but I just feel like if I couldn't learn the Gen chem & Physics during the two semesters each that I actually took the courses, I'm not going to learn it in the month that I cram for the MCAT. So I don't know if it's really worth the trouble to spend $200 that I really don't have (but unfortunately just miss the assistance threshold) *sigh*

 

[MilkmanAl]

I didn't learn a damn thing in any of my pre-reqs except ecology and general bio and pulled out a 35. I had to completely relearn organic chemistry, too, because I hated it and totally forgot everything. Also, I had 2 years between any pre-req courses and the MCAT. You can do it, I promise. Be confident, and go crush that test.

 

[Mobius1985]

Or you can apply DO.

It's possible there's something amazing among your ECs that will make OU give you slack with such a low MCAT, but your best bet to retake. Many/most study full time for three months before taking the MCAT, and take a formal prep course (for $1600). If you are serious about getting into an MD school, you need to do better on the MCAT. Consider posting more info about your application, or make an appointment with a med school dean (this can be done by phone if you're not on campus), to ask what they think.

 

[missbee]

Thanks for the advice!