What are my chances?

[PreMedStudent41]

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I am having hard time deciding whether or not to take the MCAT again. I know my score is a little low, but I am not sure whether or not my CV can compensate.

My credentials are:
MCAT: 28R (VR-8, BS-10, PS-10, writing- R)
GPA overall: 3.98
BCPM: 3.98
Over 100 hours of shadowing experience
Two years of research experience (presented research at a national conference)
Volunteer service
Extracurriculars: club sports, biological honor society, etc.
TA for chemistry and biology labs

Again, I know the MCAT score is a little low, but I am just curious regarding my chances because I worked so hard to raise my PS score to 10. I don't want to raise my VR score, but have my PS score decline in the process. I am not looking to go to Harvard level medical schools. So what are my chances in getting into a good, reputable allopathic medical school?

Thanks!

 

[buccsmf1]

28 will have you keep you relegated to the bottom tier of medical schools. even those will be tough with a 28

 

[JJMrK]

Your LizzyM score actually isn't bad. You may have a shot somewhere. Check out the school selector spreadsheet.

 

[Mobius1985]

What state are you from? If you have a forgiving state school, you should be fine. Don't apply to schools where a verbal of 9 is the bottom 10th%tile.

 

[J ROD]

Depending on what state you live in, you may have a good shot.

Cali, no

Texas, yes

South, yes