Submitting app in a few weeks, pending MCAT, chances?

[k12123]

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Sorry for the double post. I posted this on the chances link three days ago, but didn't get any luck.

I'm about to submit my app in a few weeks. I took the MCAT on June 13th, I'm expecting my score around July 15th. I'm hoping that I don't have to retake but I'm still studying just in case. I'm also waiting for my letters to come in.

Also, my most recent GPAs are: cGPA--3.63 sGPA--3.59. The breakdown is as follows:

Fall 11 gpa: 3.68 13 units
- intro to chem: A-
- english: A
- college algebra B
- sociology A

Spring 12 gpa: 3.66 14 units
- gen bio I: A
- gen bio I lab: B
- gen chem I: A-
- gen chem I lab: B
- precalc: A-

Summer 12 gpa: 3.63 (physics and bio taken different sessions) 8 units
- gen physics I: B
- gen physics I lab: A
- gen bio II: A
- gen bio II lab: A

Fall 12 gpa: 3.48 14 units
- evolutionary bio: B+
- gen chem II: A-
- gen chem II lab: B
- speech: A
- calculus: B

Spring 13 gpa: 3.35 15 units
- cell biology: B
- ochem I: A
- ochem I lab: B
- gen physics II: B
- gen physics II lab: B+
- polisci: B+

Summer 13 gpa: 3.85 (genetics and physio taken different sessions) 7 units
- physio: A
- physio lab: A
- genetics: A-

Fall 13 gpa: 3.70 11 units
- research: A
- ochem II: B
- ochem II lab: A-
- stats: A

Spring 14: gpa: 4.0 10 units
- photography: A
- english 300: A
- embryology: A

My ECs are stated below:
- 100 hours of volunteering at Children's Hospital Los Angeles (Freshman year)
- 200 hours at Glendale Adventist Medical Center though the care extender program (sophomore-beginning of junior year)
- 50 hours shadowing osteopathic family practitioner (summer between sophomore -junior)
- 1 year embryonic research studying the differentiation of neural crest cells and neural tubes
- Charity organization called INC Giving for about three years where we do various charity work numerous times a year.
- Four years church youth group president
- For about a year, tutoring children with history of abuse in a transitional shelter.
- Church choir for about five years
- Photography as well as some freelance work for about a year and half.

I'm concerned about my last two semesters because I took very little units (11 and 10, respectively, I was studying for the mcat). Is it going to hurt my app?

Also, should I wait for my scores to come out before I submit my app?

Are there schools that automatically reject applicants if the MCAT scores are not available?

My other concern is that if I didn't do so well on the exam and have to retake, would they hold my app until the retake scores are in? If I have to retake, I would likely do so around August 21st.

Lastly, what scores would I need in order to be competitive this app cycle?

If it makes any difference, I'm a California resident. I will update this thread with my MCAT scores as well as my school list. Thank you so much for all of your input.

 

[DrPibble]

Your GPAs are solid. What were you averaging on AAMC practice tests? As long as you score a 26+, you'll be fine. If you can get a 28+, you'll be golden!

I would submit your primary now so you can enter the verification queue. Then you can immediately update your application as soon as your score comes in- it will save you time further in the application cycle! I don't think there are any DO schools that automatically reject without an MCAT score, but they will likely wait to send a secondary until your score is in.

I doubt that the lighter two semesters will matter that much, so long as you were still active in some extracurricular/volunteer activities.

 

[chizledfrmstone]

Don't worry about the credits thing.

For California (WesternU and Touro) you want 28+.

 

[k12123]

Your GPAs are solid. What were you averaging on AAMC practice tests? As long as you score a 26+, you'll be fine. If you can get a 28+, you'll be golden!

I would submit your primary now so you can enter the verification queue. Then you can immediately update your application as soon as your score comes in- it will save you time further in the application cycle! I don't think there are any DO schools that automatically reject without an MCAT score, but they will likely wait to send a secondary until your score is in.

I doubt that the lighter two semesters will matter that much, so long as you were still active in some extracurricular/volunteer activities.

With TBR's FL, I was averaging around a 25 (really bad I know). However, on my last practice test (AAMC 10), I was able to score a 29. To be honest, I really don't know how to feel about the exam, the PS section was on the harder side, although that seems to be the general consensus. The VR and BS sections, I really have no idea what to think about them. It's all kind of a blur right now.

At this point, I don't really have a school preference. I'm open to go anywhere. At any rate, what minimum score do you think I need to get into at least one school? Don't really care if it's a new school or not.

Lastly, IF in case I need a retake, would schools wait for my retake scores before rejecting my app?

Thanks for all your input!