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Is it too early to start this? Studying begins in one week.
If anyone has any insight I would really love the thoughts. ok. here are the stats
OLD: 7 12 12 Q 31
NEW: 10 10 10 R 30
Personally, I feel really accomplished. Even if it didn't happen all in one test, i got great scores in all of the subjects and I feel so content. especially with my improved verbal. Now in the eyes of admission officers I can see my flaws. I wasn't able to get all of my great scores in one sitting. I'm like 97% sure I won't re-take, but do you guys have any idea how admissions officers view two scores like this? really curious to get some input! thanks!
Well, I finally got the nerve to check the scores...
Old score: 11-VR, 11-BS, 8-PS
New score: 12-VR, 13-BS, 12!!!!-PS (EFF YOU PHYSICAL SCIENCES!!! GO AWAY)
So, for those that didn't score where they wanted, there's always another test. Whether you take it 2, or 3 or 4 times. Doesn't matter. Don't let anyone tell you that you can't do it. It clearly can be done.
That PS score...I attribute to the berkeley review's g-chem and physics books. Solid review source.
Best of luck everyone if you're rewriting or applying this upcoming cycle. Remember, it's just a test, it can be beat. Keep it real SDN.
Well, I finally got the nerve to check the scores...
Old score: 11-VR, 11-BS, 8-PS
New score: 12-VR, 13-BS, 12!!!!-PS (EFF YOU PHYSICAL SCIENCES!!! GO AWAY)
So, for those that didn't score where they wanted, there's always another test. Whether you take it 2, or 3 or 4 times. Doesn't matter. Don't let anyone tell you that you can't do it. It clearly can be done.
That PS score...I attribute to the berkeley review's g-chem and physics books. Solid review source.
Best of luck everyone if you're rewriting or applying this upcoming cycle. Remember, it's just a test, it can be beat. Keep it real SDN.
Hey guys!
13 PS, 10 V, 12 BS = 35Q
I was averaging a 34 or so, and I felt good leaving the test. Although I am surprised by biology and verbal (they should be switched!)
Thanks MCAT - it's been real.
No, I have the lowest score, guaranteed.
original MCAT in 2005: 31P (11V, 11BS, 9PS) (up from 24, cold with no studying)
First 3 practice tests this go-round:
practice test 3: 10V, 9BS, 11PS
Practice test 10: 12V, 10BS, 7PS
Practice test 11: 10V, 11BS, 7PS
Other practices tests were 10, 11, and 12s across the board
Jan 2011 test: 25S (7V, 10BS, 8PS)
Felt really good after the exam - was expecting 31-34, but now extremely frustrated and disappointed. Cannot believe such a drop in verbal, yet such a high writing score. What happened? Test anxiety is never a problem with me!
I get to be the oldest person taking the MCAT. Again.
I sincerely hope I'm the only one in this horrible situation! Congrats to those of you who exceeded your expectations!
Ended up with a 35. Adding the final score to my list:
AAMC #3: 36 - PS 13 (50/52) VR 12 (37/40) BS 11 (43/52)
AAMC #4: 38 - PS 14 (51/52) VR 13 (37/40) BS 11 (43/52)
AAMC #5: 37 - PS 13 (49/52) VR 12 (36/40) BS 12 (45/52)
AAMC #7: 35 - PS 12 (46/52) VR 11 (33/40) BS 12 (45/52)
AAMC #8: 38 - PS 14 (49/52) VR 11 (33/40) BS 13 (47/52)
AAMC #9: 39 - PS 14 (49/52) VR 12 (36/40) BS 13 (49/52)
AAMC #10: 37 - PS 14 (50/52) VR 10 (33/40) BS 13 (47/52)
AAMC #11: 38 - PS 14 (49/52) VR 10 (30/40) BS 14 (49/52)
Actual MCAT: 35 - PS 12 VR 11 BS 12
A little disappointed considering I only had one practice test this low. Granted, 35 is a great score but I'm applying for MD/PhD programs as well as MD so the standards are a little higher.
I'm considering retaking it because I feel like I can boost my score by a few points - I lost several minutes on the PS section due to defective writing utensils and had to rush through it and randomly guess on one question. I think it would be very unlikely that I do worse than a 35...
however at the 35-6 level the MCAT will not be keeping us out of any programs. At that point people will be considering the rest of our applications, especially our research involvement. I wouldn't waste anymore time on the MCAT, even though like you I'm fairly certain I would not make any lower than my score if I were to retake. If you are trying to make up for a somewhat low GPA then that's another story, but otherwise I would just move on.
So my boyfriend ended up getting a 34Q on the 1/28 MCAT when he was averaging about a 38 on his practice tests. He has a 3.87 and wants to apply MD/PHD and is trying to decide whether or not to retake it. He probably will get REALLY good LORs and has above average extracurriculars, i think.Hey for what its worth I'm applying MD/PhD with a 36 (practice scores were 36-41 average 39, 4 of my scores were 40+). Like you I was momentarily disappointed with how I performed relative to my AAMC scores, however at the 35-6 level the MCAT will not be keeping us out of any programs. At that point people will be considering the rest of our applications, especially our research involvement. I wouldn't waste anymore time on the MCAT, even though like you I'm fairly certain I would not make any lower than my score if I were to retake. If you are trying to make up for a somewhat low GPA then that's another story, but otherwise I would just move on.
Take care, and good luck with whatever you decide.