To retake or not to retake

[dnovikov]

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So after a cycle that has landed me on 5 wait lists and 1 decision pending I am starting to wonder whether its the 8 in verbal that is leading to my wait lists. With a 3.65 GPA and an unbalanced 32 (13PS/8VR/11BS), do you think I should re-take my MCAT in time for a possible re-application for this next cycle? This is my WAMC thread from my previous cycle:
http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=941314

 

[Member 331305]

That's a tough decision. You got the 32 MCAT on your 2nd attempt after you got a 26 on your 1st attempt. You only improved from a 7VR to an 8VR, but your improvement on the other sections was great. You are a better judge of your abilities/potential, but I personally don't see your verbal score improving much with a 3rd attempt. You also risk scoring lower than that awesome 13 PS and 11 BS, which will make it look like your 32 was a fluke.

If this cycle doesn't work out, then I think you should stick with the stats you have and instead focus on improving the rest of your application (LORs, ECs, and interviewing in particular) and applying to more mid/low tier schools. I do think you have a good chance of getting off at least one of those waitlists, so don't lose hope just yet. May 15th dude.

 

[NickRiviera MD]

So after a cycle that has landed me on 5 wait lists and 1 decision pending I am starting to wonder whether its the 8 in verbal that is leading to my wait lists. With a 3.65 GPA and an unbalanced 32 (13PS/8VR/11BS), do you think I should re-take my MCAT in time for a possible re-application for this next cycle? This is my WAMC thread from my previous cycle:
http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=941314

5 waitlists + no acceptance + X post-interview rejections = bad interview skills

 

[dnovikov]

5 waitlists + no acceptance + X post-interview rejections = bad interview skills

If it were bad interview skills wouldn't I be straight up rejected?

 

[Gerudo]

I think it's hard to say for sure without all of the details (your overall application and what schools you applied to).

Many schools do not reject applicants post-interview at all.

 

[NickRiviera MD]

If it were bad interview skills wouldn't I be straight up rejected?

no, many schools put everybody on the waitlist or deferment if they're not accepted

 

[darkjedi]

5 waitlists + no acceptance + X post-interview rejections = bad interview skills

Definitely not true.

 

[Mako555]

Definitely not true.

ok.. maybe not "bad" but definitely not good enough.