Question about MCAT Retake and this cycle

[thelama]

So I submitted my primaries the first week of June and received and completed all my secondaries last month. The only part of my application that was missing was my MCAT which I took July 2nd. I got my score back a few days ago and plan on retaking it in a couple weeks. Am I supposed to tell my schools about my planned retake? I am worried they will review my app and make a decision before my retake results come back. Anyone have any knowledge on this situation??

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[hoihaie]

is it necessary for you to retake it? retaking it next month means you won't be able to get it back till october... that is super late

 

[thelama]

My application right now is very competitive for DO and gives me a chance for some in state MDs. I was scoring higher on practice exams and an additional 3 points on the real thing would be huge

 

[Osteoth]

How much higher? General concensus is if you can't score a definite 3 points higher you should not retake because it looks bad to get a similar score a second time around