The Official August 2015 MCAT Thread

[vsantav]

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Registration opens up sometime today so I thought I'd go ahead and make this thread. Anyone else taking it in August?

 

[Pusheen]

Class doesn't start until Thursday. I think not being in school has actually made the wait easier tbh. Haven't thought about tests, volunteering, or any premed things at all this last month.

Oh, I forgot about the quarter system.
Ugh, I'm so jealous, I need a damn break. I went straight from spring semester to breakneck mcat studying to fall semester

 

[StudyLater]

and yet you're still on here like 24/7

I actually attend school in the Netherlands so this is my 4am SDN time.

Amsterdam. UVA all the way baby.

 

[StudyLater]

Oh, I forgot about the quarter system.
Ugh, I'm so jealous, I need a damn break. I went straight from spring semester to breakneck mcat studying to fall semester

Sames.

 

[Pusheen]

I actually attend school in the Netherlands so this is my 2am SDN time.

Amsterdam. UVA all the way baby.

 

[StudyLater]

You should come down sometime. We could go for coffee.

(and by that I mean not coffee)

 

[Pusheen]

You should come down sometime. We could go for coffee.

(and by that I mean not coffee)

well aside from the fact that it's almost 4am in that part of the world, not 2am...

 

[StudyLater]

well aside from the fact that it's almost 4am in that part of the world, not 2am...

Which is what I said. 🙂

 

[Pusheen]

Which is what I said.

yea after you edited it? evidence in meme post

 

[loloschicken]

So according to the predictor a 63% in B/B scores as a 127. I've never seen such a generous scale. How are you guys determining this?

Yea, I was thinking the same thing. 63% for 127 seems like a ridiculously generous curve; however, other predictors posted on sdn (such as this one https://www.reddit.com/r/Mcat/comments/3k1kgd/aamc_fl_conversion_spreadsheet_for_your/)
have similar conversions. Also, I noticed the scaled scores to percentile rankings on the old mcat were harsher than these ones. For instance, a 63% on the old Chem/phsy section would yield more like a 7-8. I really appreciate you guys making these predictors though, and I hope they are accurate 🙂

 

[StudyLater]

yea after you edited it? evidence in meme post

Shoulda been prelaw.

I'll just chill with @TexasSurgeon instead.

 

[podiatrytime]

I just want to stay crawled up in bed until Tuesday.

I'M. SCARED.

 

[TexasSurgeon]

Shoulda been prelaw.

I'll just chill with @TexasSurgeon instead.

Wassup man

honestly that excel spreadsheet has made me significantly more relaxed. If ~ 90% fall in the same range, then i'm ok. But the range makes me sad it may not be higher lol.

ignorance is bliss right now

 

[StudyLater]

Wassup man

Pretzel sticks and H dub to get a jump on the week.

ignorance is bliss right now

Which is exactly why I haven't looked at the spreadsheet whatsoever.

 

[deleted407021]

I have shingles. -___-

The doctor thinks it's related to MCAT stress. This test is a warlock.

 

[NeuResurgens]

I have shingles. -___-

The doctor thinks it's related to MCAT stress. This test is a warlock.

I had a big stress crash after I got done with the MCAT. Had a cold for like a week and a half

 

[jeep1010]

I really don't want to have to memorize all those psych terms again. please dont **** me aamc.

 

[TexasSurgeon]

Pretzel sticks and H dub to get a jump on the week.



Which is exactly why I haven't looked at the spreadsheet whatsoever.

What's H dub

And yeah I feel you. Tbh you seem to be the most chill person on here

 

[StudyLater]

What's H dub

HW. Not a dub of H. That would be a no-no.

And yeah I feel you. Tbh you seem to be the most chill person on here

I vacillate (Vaseline....?) between being a really intense nerd (~3.58% of the time) and just dgafing like a high school skater kid (~96.42% of the time).

 

[SpaceyWacey]

I feel like Monday is going to be a long day

 

[winter25]

I feel like Monday is going to be a long day

and beginning of tuesday 🙁

 

[StudyLater]

Guy's you'll do awesome.

 

[deleted407021]

Guy's you'll do awesome.

I don't always sell suits, but when I do, what's in your wallet?

 

[winter25]

if you guys had to estimate what you got (just based on gut feeling) what would you say?

 

[Pusheen]

I had a dream last night that I got a 511 and was disappointed..I really want a 515+...
woke up all freaked out this morning thinking scores were released and it took me a minute to realize that it wasn't Tuesday..,

 

[Pusheen]

if you guys had to estimate what you got (just based on gut feeling) what would you say?

See, my gut feeling is that I did really well (520+). However, I really don't think that's accurate, and I'm going to be devastated if and when I get a bad score 🙁

 

[StudyLater]

I had a dream last night that I got a 511 and was disappointed..I really want a 515+...
woke up all freaked out this morning thinking scores were released and it took me a minute to realize that it wasn't Tuesday..,

Dream version of you shouldn't look a gift horse in the mouth.

Unless it's trojan.

 

[Pusheen]

Dream version of you shouldn't look a gift horse in the mouth.

.

I knowww....I just need a score that will make my life easier, not harder. I already have some difficulties with apps and locations, I need an MCAT boost

 

[StudyLater]

I knowww....I just need a score that will make my life easier, not harder. I already have some difficulties with apps and locations, I need an MCAT boost

What about locations?

And don't say "omg I deserve to stay in cali" you spoiled brat.

 

[TheAnonymous]

@StudyLater is on probationary status? what on earth happened

 

[Pusheen]

What about locations?

And don't say "omg I deserve to stay in cali" you spoiled brat.

A) Damn right I do, everywhere else is just like, ew
B) not really, I'd love to live on the East Coast, I'm just applying to school at the same time as SO, and being in the same location would be highly preferable.

 

[Pusheen]

@StudyLater is on probationary status? what on earth happened

for the second time in a week I might add

 

[Pusheen]

and @StudyLater you try living in a state where the average MCAT is 515-516 and there's pre-meds up to you eyeballs

 

[TheAnonymous]

for the second time in a week I might add

mhm... can he post while on probation?

 

[Pusheen]

mhm... can he post while on probation?

I believe so

 

[StudyLater]

@StudyLater is on probationary status? what on earth happened

for the second time in a week I might add

Ismet has a crush on me and this is his way of getting my attention. Personally I think it's adorable and I might just go out with him if he asks me properly 🙂

and @StudyLater you try living in a state where the average MCAT is 515-516 and there's pre-meds up to you eyeballs

You said you go to a private school. Pretty sure you're institutionally biased.

 

[Pusheen]

You said you go to a private school. Pretty sure you're institutionally biased.

What does that have to do with med school? I'm pretty sure the ratio of pre-meds to med schools in CA is higher than any other state. The UC's get something like 10k applicants a year each and have averages of 33-35 on the old scale

 

[StudyLater]

A) Damn right I do, everywhere else is just like, ew
B) not really, I'd love to live on the East Coast, I'm just applying to school at the same time as SO, and being in the same location would be highly preferable.

a) idk it's whatevs mybffjill lives in Houston and it's like sooooooo hot so i totes get that.
b) That's pretty intense. Don't know what I'd do if I had a pre-med SO....

 

[Pusheen]

a) idk it's whatevs mybffjill lives in Houston and it's like sooooooo hot so i totes get that.
b) That's pretty intense. Don't know what I'd do if I had a pre-med SO....

not pre-med (thank God, lol, that would be too neurotic). grad school, but still stressful

 

[StudyLater]

What does that have to do with med school? I'm pretty sure the ratio of pre-meds to med schools in CA is higher than any other state. The UC's get something like 10k applicants a year each and have averages of 33-35 on the old scale

I meant to say you're around more people that would score well!

And I get it. This is why like Touro would be the only place I'd apply out there. Unless you've got some other crappy school that might take me.

 

[StudyLater]

not pre-med (thank God, lol, that would be too neurotic). grad school, but still stressful

Ohhhh. Man I was like....damn that's gonna be hard haha.

 

[Pusheen]

I meant to say you're around more people that would score well!

And I get it. This is why like Touro would be the only place I'd apply out there. Unless you've got some other crappy school that might take me.

are you DO or DO and MD?

 

[StudyLater]

are you DO or DO and MD?

The ball's still spinning until I see my MCAT. Lucky red.

 

[Pusheen]

every time I talk to my mom, she's like, so when will you know if your MCAT is good enough for you to stay in CA?

*sigh*

 

[StudyLater]

every time I talk to my mom, she's like, so when will you know if your MCAT is good enough for you to stay in CA?

*sigh*

Omg I know it's like mom....of course I'm staying in CA.

 

[Pusheen]

Omg I know it's like mom....of course I'm staying in CA.

She wasn't too happy when I even mentioned the possibility of leaving
I'm actually fine with leaving, as long as it's to a big city like NY, Chicago, Boston, ect

 

[StudyLater]

She wasn't too happy when I even mentioned the possibility of leaving
I'm actually fine with leaving, as long as it's to a big city like NY, Chicago, Boston, ect

Soo high maintenance.

 

[Pusheen]

Soo high maintenance.

I deserve this

 

[StudyLater]

I deserve this

Seriously though if I don't get into some highly desirable urban area

Goin' pharm peace out y'all.

 

[williameb23]

"The Official September 2015 @Pusheen/@StudyLater Thread"*

 

[Pusheen]

"The Official September 2015 @Pusheen/@StudyLater Thread"*

that guy has too much time on his hands
I'm actually not here that much