Retake MCAT after being waitlisted?

[wahoo2010]

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I'm currently applying to medical schools, and I got waitlisted at one of my top schools. My MCAT score is my Achilles' heel; in fact, the deans of a few schools told me that I have a strong application but MCAT score may hinder me from getting an acceptance. However, I don't want to reapply next year because I'm taking mandatory courses that are definitely killing everyone's GPA. If I improve on MCAT next spring, will that school accept it? If I decrease my score on the exam but don't ask AMCAS to send it, will that school still see it anyway?

 

[Sluggie]

what's your score now and what is average mcat at the school?

 

[wahoo2010]

28 and 33-34, respectively.

 

[Sluggie]

28 and 33-34, respectively.

I don't know the answer actually, but if my practice exams were more in the range of 33-34 then I would contact school and ask if MCAT is one of those things that can updated (like grades, ECs, etc.).