I used the search feature but couldn't find much recent discussion on this topic. I know each re-applicant is considered on a case-by-case basis. I know some schools take your most recent score, some schools factor in your best score, and others take the average score. I would imagine it being faily discouraging to know that if you improved your score by 6-7 points, you're really only improving by 2 or 3 in the eyes of some schools. I would like to know what to expect, in general, from most schools as far as what their approach is with this. Thanks in advance.
What is the current trend with multiple MCAT scores?
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Also, some schools take your best subscores and create a new composite score for you.
Years back there was a list created that had many med schools' policies on this issue. It can be seen at: How schools consider multiple MCAT scores: http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?p=7187293
Why more schools began using the averaging method in 2011: http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?p=11159086
Your best bet is to call schools individually and ask.
It would be great if another megathread with updated information was created and contributed to by many SDNers, as the topic frequently arises.
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It is inevitable that whatever schools may report, interpretation of multiple scores varies dramatically between individuals involved in the evaluation process.
A single good score is better than multple tries resulting in a good score.
No score ever disappears from the record.
Many accepted students have multiple scores.
A single good score is better than multple tries resulting in a good score.
No score ever disappears from the record.
Many accepted students have multiple scores.
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