I'm starting first year at MCP Hahnemann, but I've been here for the last year doing the IMS program. Of all the med students I've talked to here (and other schools) I've never heard of anyone accepted with a 6 on verbal. Of course I can't totally deny this, since I don't know everyone's scores, but here's a couple things about that. Hahnemann rightfully prides itself on accepting a large number on minority applicants, even with scores below the average. Unless you fall into this category AND you have other things to boost your app with, I would consider retaking the MCAT. Secondly, I don't remember who just wrote this on the thread, but contrary to what one might assume, the verbal reasoning score is the single most important indicator of how one may do in med school. I have heard several directors of admissions mention this and cite statistics ad nauseum, with the poing being that your verbal reasoning score is not something that should be viewed more lightly than bio or physical sciences. Verbal is hands-down the most difficult section of the test, and it's quite possible you just had a bad test... there's not a lot of room for error. Work on your reading abilities/techniques and retake the test, as fun ( 😉 ) as that sounds.... good luck
