Retake MCAT?

[Falconclaw]

I got a 32 back in July, but I was getting 33-36 on my practice tests. I haven't looked at the material at all since then. Right now I have two med school interviews, and two schools have put me on hold, and I'm still waiting to hear back from like 14 others. There's a Nov 7 test date that's right in the town I go to school in. Should I take it? I feel like I might do better, since I'd be less nervous than the first time, but I'm not too sure what the right decision is.

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[Heplayer92]

The last MCAT score most schools accept is from September. A 32 is a great score, and within +/-2 of your average. Since you have been fortunate enough to be granted interviews, 90% of the time it means that your numbers are fine. Good luck!

 

[Itisneverlupus]

I probably would advise against retaking. Chances are, you'll score lower. That's the nature of this beast.

 

[differentiating]

If you haven't looked at the material since July, it would be a bad idea to rush to retake a good score with such little preparation. You wouldn't want to score less than 32, after all.

 

[Ismet]

NO.

 

[Falconclaw]

I guess this is pretty unanimous, haha. Alright, that's what I was thinking.

 

[johnnytest]

No mainly because you haven't looked at the material for a long time. There's also the benefit of practicing months ahead to get ready for the MCAT. To put you in the zone. Most schools also will not consider Nov. Mcats.

 

[deleted632431]

32 is a great score! I would not take the MCAT again and risk getting a lower score. If you feel like there is something else lacking in your application, I would spend time to work on that instead. For example, gaining more volunteer/shadowing hours or research experience.

 

[Goro]

So help me, if you re-take that perfectly fine score, I'll reach through the electrons and smack you upside the head!

I got a 32 back in July, but I was getting 33-36 on my practice tests. I haven't looked at the material at all since then. Right now I have two med school interviews, and two schools have put me on hold, and I'm still waiting to hear back from like 14 others. There's a Nov 7 test date that's right in the town I go to school in. Should I take it? I feel like I might do better, since I'd be less nervous than the first time, but I'm not too sure what the right decision is.

 

[sunflower18]

Adding to the unanimous vote -- don't retake! In a moment of insanity, I once considered retaking my 33, but decided against it and am very glad about that. Retaking takes so much time, money, and stress that you could spend on other endeavours.