should i retake the MCAT?

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have a 3.9X, multiple pubs, heavy leadership

Got 510 with low CARS was aiming for 515+... what should i do?

Retake or apply?

as well, had a low CARS (sub-125). Really not sure what to do
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fishrfriendsnotfood said:
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have a 3.9X, multiple pubs, heavy leadership

Got 510 with low CARS was aiming for 515+... what should i do?

Retake or apply?

as well, had a low CARS (sub-125). Really not sure what to do
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Never retake an MCAT of 510 or lower as long as all scores are >125.

You do not fit that description,so I would suggest a retake.
 
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even for 124?
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For me personally, I will retake if I have any <125 section scores or an overall <510. However, I have a 3.66/3.98 cGPA/sGPA. You might be able to get by with a 124 section score. When selecting schools to apply to, check MSAR to see if their 25th percentile is >124. If so, you are good.
 
For me, the answer depends on whether you think that the 510 was an anomaly or a fair assessment of your knowledge. If you are fairly confident that, with an expenditure of effort, your score will increase to 515 or better, I would retake the MCAT. That said, 510 is a respectable score and you otherwise have good stats/ECs, so I suspect you will get into a medical school with the 510 MCAT (though the upper tier schools may be a stretch).
 
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A 510 is below the average for acceptees in PA. The average is 512.5.

Retake if ORM.

Fun fact: Averages for residents of CT, MA, NH, NJ, and CA are all >513
 
With a GPA of 3.9 and a MCAT of 510 you are fine to apply this cycle in June. I suggest all these schools:
Commonwealth-Geisinger
Penn State
Drexel
Temple
Jefferson
Seton Hall
Vermont
Quinnipiac
Albany
New York Medical College
George Washington
Georgetown
Eastern Virginia
Virginia Commonwealth
NOVA MD
Oakland Beaumont
Western Michigan
Medical College Wisconsin
Rosalind Franklin
Loyola
St. Louis
Creighton
Tulane
TCU-UNTHSC (new school)
Kaiser (new school)
California University (new school)
 
fishrfriendsnotfood said:
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have a 3.9X, multiple pubs, heavy leadership

Got 510 with low CARS was aiming for 515+... what should i do?

Retake or apply?

as well, had a low CARS (sub-125). Really not sure what to do
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How sub 125???? A 124 won't keep you out of med school. You will need DO schools on your list. See Faha's post for recommended MD schools
 
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