Hi everyone, I have a question about applying this cycle. I’m scheduled to test in late September and have scored 507 consistently on practice tests (trying to improve these last few weeks left). Other than that I think my application is pretty good though I’m working on improving my essays.
Question 1: Should I wait until next year to be a more competitive applicant? Especially considering that it’s very late in the cycle.
Question 2: Should I ask my professors for a recommendation letter and just tell them my situation? As of now I’m still aiming for this cycle but if I don’t improve on my MCAT and decide to wait until 2021 instead, I wouldn’t want my professors to feel like I wasted their time if I don't end up submitting (since they’d only have a month write it.)
I know I should’ve gotten my stuff together sooner but some things came up and I’m trying to make the best of it. I’d appreciate any advice you’ll have.
Question 1: Should I wait until next year to be a more competitive applicant? Especially considering that it’s very late in the cycle.
Question 2: Should I ask my professors for a recommendation letter and just tell them my situation? As of now I’m still aiming for this cycle but if I don’t improve on my MCAT and decide to wait until 2021 instead, I wouldn’t want my professors to feel like I wasted their time if I don't end up submitting (since they’d only have a month write it.)
I know I should’ve gotten my stuff together sooner but some things came up and I’m trying to make the best of it. I’d appreciate any advice you’ll have.