Rolling Vs. NonRolling Admissions AMCAS APP

[vick4017]

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So top tier allopathic schools like Yale and U of Penn are non-rolling. Does this mean that they do NOT start reviewing applications until.. say October 15th (the date a lot close). Would this mean that one can take a second MCAT to have a better chance at specifically these non rolling schools, even if they have submitted their AMCAS app already in order to be competitive at rolling schools? I am confused on the rolling vs non rolling idea because AMCAS makes you apply to all the schools at once, not permitting separation.

 

[TipToad]

They're non-rolling, but interviews are rolling so submitting late will still have an adverse effect.

 

[vick4017]

They're non-rolling, but interviews are rolling so submitting late will still have an adverse effect.

but is it possible to submit them later?

 

[TipToad]

but is it possible to submit them later?

You can add the schools later, yes.

 

[vick4017]

You can add the schools later, yes.

Last questions... sorry about my curiosity... but.... If I already submitted my AMCAS app, and received a secondary from Yale, would taking a 2nd MCAT in early september make me any more competitive in my application (say if I scored 3 points better that time-- neglect exact numbers or anything... I just want to know if a better score that late adds anything to an application that is NON rolling)

 

[TipToad]

What's your MCAT right now?

 

[vick4017]

What's your MCAT right now?

I got a 31, but botched the heck out of VR... PS: 12 BS: 11 VR: 8

Family deaths, GF breakup and cancer diagnoses within the month of my MCAT made me waaaaaay to stressed to think in any sort of productive mindset. I feel like I was cheated on this MCAT because of the lack of stability during the most important time I needed to think straight. I remember reading the verbal passages, just mentally drained from all the stress around me. Practice scores before all such were averaging ~35/36 from AAMC... never an 8..usually 10s in VR.


TipToad, I greatly appreciate your feedback/insight.

 

[TipToad]

If you're *really* sure that you can pull a 35+, I would say go for it. The schools won't get your score until October, though. Idk. You're kind of rolling the dice here. You'd have to note on the AMCAS that you plan on taking another MCAT, which would make the schools wait for your new score, delaying your application. Interview invites are still rolling, which means the later in the cycle, the harder it will be to snag an interview because spots are getting taken.

Edit: If you're dead-set on Yale, a 31 won't get you in (10th percentile is a 32) median is a 37. So if you're set on yale, retake and hope for the best.

 

[vick4017]

If you're *really* sure that you can pull a 35+, I would say go for it. The schools won't get your score until October, though. Idk. You're kind of rolling the dice here. You'd have to note on the AMCAS that you plan on taking another MCAT, which would make the schools wait for your new score, delaying your application. Interview invites are still rolling, which means the later in the cycle, the harder it will be to snag an interview because spots are getting taken.

Edit: If you're dead-set on Yale, a 31 won't get you in (10th percentile is a 32) median is a 37. So if you're set on yale, retake and hope for the best.

Thanks TipToad... The last thing I want to do is ruin my odds at the schools I have a good shot at like OSU or IU by delaying for another MCAT. Looks like its time to bag this dream. It doesn't seem feasible holding up other schools while they wait for another MCAT that I didn't even take for them....

 

[vick4017]

Would registering for a second MCAT delay my AMCAS application for rolling schools also, causing them to wait on a second score...even IF they are satisfied with the first score? That is the million dollar question to my problem.

 

[mybubbles627]

Would registering for a second MCAT delay my AMCAS application for rolling schools also, causing them to wait on a second score...even IF they are satisfied with the first score? That is the million dollar question to my problem.

Yes. If you indicate that you are re-taking the MCAT on AMCAS (which you have to do if you re-take) then schools will not consider your application until the new score is received.