Submit my AMCAS application or wait?

[godawg300]

I'm currently in Ochem I. The class is over on June 25 and I'll probably get an A+ in the class too. Currently have 100 percent and only have a final and another quiz left. Ochem 2 will follow and will be finished July 30. Any suggestions?

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[el_duderino]

Have you taken the MCAT?

 

[godawg300]

Have you taken the MCAT?

Yes. Done and good with that.

 

[el_duderino]

What was your score? What's your current sGPA and cGPA?

 

[godawg300]

What was your score? What's your current sGPA and cGPA?

3.77 science, 3.71 total. 10/9/10.

 

[el_duderino]

Hm. Tough call. You could submit now with your solid GPA, but your MCAT is below average. If you wait you won't be verified til mid-late July and I think the early submission boost will probably help more than the extra A...

 

[godawg300]

Hm. Tough call. You could submit now with your solid GPA, but your MCAT is below average. If you wait you won't be verified til mid-late July and I think the early submission boost will probably help more than the extra A...

Can I somehow update them with my grade once it comes out after I submit?

 

[dudewheresmymd]

Can I somehow update them with my grade once it comes out after I submit?

yes via secondaries or update letter in the fall

 

[godawg300]

yes via secondaries or update letter in the fall

Is there a place in the secondary to put new grades? I just don't want to be rejected flat out because I'm missing Ochem. Our final is next week and I'm pretty sure I'm getting an A. Will I still get secondaries without Ochem?

I'm really not sure what is the better choice. Wait an additional 2-3 weeks to submit. I imagine transcripts will be sent by then since it takes some time or submit this week and hope that I can update schools later?

 

[godawg300]

Hm. Tough call. You could submit now with your solid GPA, but your MCAT is below average. If you wait you won't be verified til mid-late July and I think the early submission boost will probably help more than the extra A...

I'm worried Adcoms might see that Ochem is missing and somehow toss my app out since I hear they look for grades In that class.

 

[Tonkahat]

also really interested in knowing i dont have ochem w/ lab so planning on taking next may at a cc but worried about late app

 

[el_duderino]

I'm not sure, but I don't think it will be a big deal. As long as you take it before matriculation you should be fine.

 

[Tonkahat]

but isnt there a thing where not having the basic prereqs immediately means your not looked at further? I know its like that in Canada not sure about the states

 

[el_duderino]

Not in the states, no. The prereqs are required for matriculation. A lot of people submit their applications before they finish the prereqs.

 

[godawg300]

but isnt there a thing where not having the basic prereqs immediately means your not looked at further? I know its like that in Canada not sure about the states

Most schools state on their website that you just have to have them done by matriculation. I think I heard Vanderbilt needs them to be done by application time.

 

[Tonkahat]

im mostly concerned with DO schools and dental schools but what a relief! my school didnt have ochem with lab (just without) (what i need) availavable so I was going to go to another community college at the same time as my university, glad to see i can wait till may when im done school to start taking ochem. would you just list on the application, and would there be a pending option?