What are my chances?

[Colorado96]

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I currently have a 3.63 GPA overall with 3 Cs on my transcript which I am worried about. My BPCM is 3.53. I am taking my MCAT in July and wondering what MCAT score I should shoot for and what my chances are getting accepted to MD schools? Did anyone get in with 3 Cs on their transcript? I have over 500 hours of volunteering and about 200 hours shadowing and lots of ECs with about 1000 hours of research as well.

 

[Rusrus]

I currently have a 3.63 GPA overall with 3 Cs on my transcript which I am worried about. My BPCM is 3.53. I am taking my MCAT in July and wondering what MCAT score I should shoot for and what my chances are getting accepted to MD schools? Did anyone get in with 3 Cs on their transcript? I have over 500 hours of volunteering and about 200 hours shadowing and lots of ECs with about 1000 hours of research as well.

Your GPA is fairly competitive and honestly your MCAT score can make or break your application - I suggest shooting for a 510+.

 

[Catalystik]

At the top of the WAMC forum is a sticky that suggests important information for you to include in your first post about chances. Don't repost in that forum as mods are likely to move this thread there. In the meantime, you can add the additional information:

How to format your WAMC thread

Suggested information to include when creating a WAMC thread are as follows:

1. cGPA and sGPA as calculated by AMCAS or AACOMAS
2. MCAT score(s) and breakdown
3. State of residence or country of citizenship (if non-US)
4. Ethnicity and/or race
5. Undergraduate institution or category
6. Clinical experience (volunteer and non-volunteer)
7. Research experience and productivity
8. Shadowing experience and specialties represented
9. Non-clinical volunteering
10. Other extracurricular activities (including athletics, military service, gap year activities, leadership, teaching, etc)
11. Relevant honors or awards
12. Anything else not listed you think might be important

 

[Goro]

I currently have a 3.63 GPA overall with 3 Cs on my transcript which I am worried about. My BPCM is 3.53. I am taking my MCAT in July and wondering what MCAT score I should shoot for and what my chances are getting accepted to MD schools? Did anyone get in with 3 Cs on their transcript? I have over 500 hours of volunteering and about 200 hours shadowing and lots of ECs with about 1000 hours of research as well.

Come back with an MCAT score and then we can advise on chances (for IIs. Getting accepted is 100% on you). The MD median for acceptees is 511

 

[Colorado96]

Come back with an MCAT score and then we can advise on chances (for IIs. Getting accepted is 100% on you). The MD median for acceptees is 511

How much of the weight does the MCAT hold compared to GPA?

 

[Goro]

How much of the weight does the MCAT hold compared to GPA?

It will make or break you. Shoot for 510+

 

[lakersince93]

I currently have a 3.63 GPA overall with 3 Cs on my transcript which I am worried about. My BPCM is 3.53. I am taking my MCAT in July and wondering what MCAT score I should shoot for and what my chances are getting accepted to MD schools? Did anyone get in with 3 Cs on their transcript? I have over 500 hours of volunteering and about 200 hours shadowing and lots of ECs with about 1000 hours of research as well.

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[Colorado96]

If you are taking the MCAT in July you wont get your score back until August when?

AAMC FL 1: 508 (127/124/126/131)
AAMC FL 2: 511 (129/127/126//129)
AAMC FL 3: 508 (127/124/128/129)

I'm worried about CARS. Scheduled to take the test in 4 days from now. Should I void? If I take the exam in August, can I still apply with a 515+??