Should I be concerned/consider retaking?

[RunGently]

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Just got my MCAT scores back and they were very unbalanced: 28 (11/10/7). Should I be concerned the my biology score is a 7 or should I apply and see what happens. My cumulative and science gpa is 3.43 with a few retakes and I feel I have slightly above average ECs. Should I go ahead and apply or will I be screened out with the 7? Should I retake? Any thoughts would be great!

 

[yanks26dmb]

I dont think you'll be screened out many places, but ii's may not be plentiful with that 7 in bio.

 

[RunGently]

Yeah that's what I'm worried about. I always told myself that I wouldn't retake a 28 but I was assuming I'd do well enough on each section. Do you think I should retake or just apply and hope for the best? I'm somewhat concerned that retaking would result in a lower score 😛

 

[Goro]

I'd be tempted ot reject for that 7Bio, so I do recommend a retake.

 

[yanks26dmb]

Yeah that's what I'm worried about. I always told myself that I wouldn't retake a 28 but I was assuming I'd do well enough on each section. Do you think I should retake or just apply and hope for the best? I'm somewhat concerned that retaking would result in a lower score 😛

Agree with Goro - retake that ish

 

[user3]

disagree! Just apply broadly, 12+ schools, and you should get in.

 

[RunGently]

Thanks guys! Overall not what I was hoping to hear but it's good to hear all of your advice. Should I submit my application now and then look to update the MCAT later if I do decide to retake or will it be better to have a retake score before I submit?

 

[IslandStyle808]

Thanks guys! Overall not what I was hoping to hear but it's good to hear all of your advice. Should I submit my application now and then look to update the MCAT later if I do decide to retake or will it be better to have a retake score before I submit?

If you are satisfied with getting into a school, then it would be pointless to retake. There is just diminishing returns, if you are applying this year, unless you score a 34+. Well, I can understand considering the change of the MCAT. So I guess it would be okay to retake in this situation.

 

[user3]

Thanks guys! Overall not what I was hoping to hear but it's good to hear all of your advice. Should I submit my application now and then look to update the MCAT later if I do decide to retake or will it be better to have a retake score before I submit?

again, would NOT suggest going through the stress of an MCAT retake. Your score is above the matriculant median. Focus instead on your secondaries and interview skills.