Question about voiding
- Thread starter Nyphool
- Start date
- Joined
- Sep 6, 2002
- Messages
- 5,046
- Reaction score
- 8
- Points
- 4,666
- Age
- 42
- Location
- CA
- Resident [Any Field]
Nyphool said:
I don't know for sure, but I would imagine that it still counts. If it didn't, people from test prep companies would be able to take the MCAT an unlimited number of times by voiding their scores.
- Joined
- Apr 17, 2003
- Messages
- 197
- Reaction score
- 0
- Points
- 75
- Location
- Know Your Role Blvd & Jabroni Drive
- Resident [Any Field]
yup, it sure does count as one. Even if you register and don't attend, it still counts.
- Joined
- Mar 21, 2005
- Messages
- 8,506
- Reaction score
- 7
- Points
- 4,571
- Age
- 43
- Location
- Los Angeles
- Medical Student
natureboy said:
No it does not! You have to show up and take the test! Not showing up is just like making a $100 donation.
I have taken the MCAT three times already. Do I need special permission to take the test again?
You must apply for special permission to take the MCAT if you have attended three or more MCAT administrations since 1977 (whether or not the test was completed and/or answer documents were voided). Individuals who sit for the MCAT should be preparing to apply to a health professions school.
- Joined
- Jan 5, 2005
- Messages
- 80
- Reaction score
- 0
- Points
- 0
Riceman is correct. It doesn't count until you show up and break the seal for the test. If you then decide to void your score, you can wipe out that score, but you are still counted as having sat for the test as far as AAMC is concerned.natureboy said:
Breaking the seal is what is counted as taking the exam. If you stay at home and don't show up it does not count.
run_4ever said:
- Joined
- Dec 10, 2004
- Messages
- 162
- Reaction score
- 0
- Points
- 0
But will admissions know if I registered and didn't take it? (I've asked this earlier and I can't find that thread)stoleyerscrubz said:
- Joined
- Mar 21, 2005
- Messages
- 8,506
- Reaction score
- 7
- Points
- 4,571
- Age
- 43
- Location
- Los Angeles
- Medical Student
Tinker Creek said:
No because there will be no record online of your registration.
- Joined
- Apr 17, 2003
- Messages
- 197
- Reaction score
- 0
- Points
- 75
- Location
- Know Your Role Blvd & Jabroni Drive
- Resident [Any Field]
sorry about that...I could have sworn I read it somewhere that if you registered it counted as one.
Advertisement - Members don't see this ad
- Joined
- Mar 21, 2005
- Messages
- 8,506
- Reaction score
- 7
- Points
- 4,571
- Age
- 43
- Location
- Los Angeles
- Medical Student
ramakul said:
It still counts as having taken the exam, and adcoms see it!
- Joined
- Mar 12, 2005
- Messages
- 1,384
- Reaction score
- 153
- Points
- 5,266
- Location
- West
- Attending Physician
Why would you void in the first place? If you aren't in the right frame of mind, mentally distracted/anguished, or you are diseased in some way - you would just not show up.
Short of a sudden attack of hybridized explosive diarrhea and projectile vomiting - I really don't understand the void option.
Short of a sudden attack of hybridized explosive diarrhea and projectile vomiting - I really don't understand the void option.
- Joined
- Jan 6, 2003
- Messages
- 1,641
- Reaction score
- 14
- Points
- 4,641
I voided because I hadn't had any time at all to prep for the MCAT, and I was going to lose $100 anyway. It was great practice, and a great lesson in things not to do (like, don't take a 1l water bottle and drink 1l before you start PS; don't eat Spicy Cajun Salmon with Fresh Mango Salsa the night before).
- Joined
- May 17, 2004
- Messages
- 393
- Reaction score
- 0
- Points
- 0
What's a bad enough PREDICTED score that should be voided? I know it
depends on the person's goals, but any suggestions if I'm shooting for
bottom-tier (NON-Carribean) MD schools? What about for DO schools?
29?
27?
25?!!
depends on the person's goals, but any suggestions if I'm shooting for
bottom-tier (NON-Carribean) MD schools? What about for DO schools?
29?
27?
25?!!
- Joined
- May 6, 2002
- Messages
- 1,574
- Reaction score
- 2
- Points
- 4,571
ramakul said:
<<25 doesn't look good. Voiding doesn't look like anything. Schools never find out. Ever.
- Joined
- Feb 4, 2005
- Messages
- 114
- Reaction score
- 0
- Points
- 0
if you void the test. I did it once, there is no record on your application of ever having took the test. Voiding is only a good option if you messed up in your timing and you didnt get a chance to finish a lot of the questions. If you know you will get 6 on a section, it isnt worth handing it in.
