Retake MCAT or not?

[DantheManimal]

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So it appears that time is closing in where I have to consider the real possibility of not getting accepted this cycle. I can't say I am shocked because I applied late with low stats, but the fact that I got three interviews kind of got my hopes up. Anyway, I would say my application's weak point is GPA (c3.06, s3.44). For next cycle, I'll only have time to be able to do one or the other....so should I:

A). Retake MCAT (got a 504 on my first try last year) and get around 510-513
or
B). Retake 4 classes where I earned Cs and get all As to bring my cGPA up to 3.26

So which is a stronger app?
3.26/3.44 504 or,
3.05/3.44 512

Thanks

 

[Shotapp]

Apply once and only once when you have the best app/package. If you are dead set on retaking your 504 score and you ABSOLUTELY know you can do better/ demonstrate CONSISTENT improvements on your practice tests, then by all means retake otherwise don't bother (your Mcat score is good enough to get you into a school somewhere). Definitely Retake any F/D/C's (you'd want to boost that cgpa of yours to avoid cutoffs). Ideally you'd want > 3.3 cgpa/sgpa to have a good app season. Make sure you apply as early as possible to reap the harvest. Applying to medical school is a long process. Don't rush. Keep your eyes on the prize and everything will work for your good.

Good luck

 

[DantheManimal]

Apply once and only once when you have the best app/package. If you are dead set on retaking your 504 score and you ABSOLUTELY know you can do better/ demonstrate CONSISTENT improvements on your practice tests, then by all means retake otherwise don't bother (your Mcat score is good enough to get you into a school somewhere). Definitely Retake any F/D/C's (you'd want to boost that cgpa of yours to avoid cutoffs). Applying to medical school is a long process. Don't rush. Keep your eyes on the prize and everything will work for your good.

Good luck

I applied this cycle to 10 DO schools, received 10 secondaries, three interviews. I got wait listed at ACOM, rejected at Western, and still waiting to hear back from TouroNY. All my D's and Fs have been replaced with As but I was thinking replacing some early C's would help. I have a 3.7 since getting my act together a few years back but still some Cs linger from back in the day. 4 As in place of 4 Cs boosts it to 3.26 which I think is more significant than a higher MCAT. Do u agree? Thanks btw

 

[DantheManimal]

I apologize. I didn't fully read your post just woke up from a nap. Yeah, just retake those 4 Cs, pad your EC activities, work on interview skills and apply first day the next app cycle opens if things don't go in your favor this cycle (I can't stress this enough). But hopefully you get of the wait list. I will pray for your success DantheManimal.

Thanks for the words on encouragement.