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[ohdohopeful]

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3.8ish sGPA and cGPA
2014 MCAT (8,8,8) = 24
2012 MCAT (8,7,7) = 22

Solid EC's and clinical experiences
Good LOR's (including 2 from DO's)

Should I re-take, or will my highest score be good enough for these schools?
LECOM-E, KYCOM, KCUMB?

 

[TopTomato]

3.8ish sGPA and cGPA
2014 MCAT (8,8,8) = 24
2012 MCAT (8,7,7) = 22

Solid EC's and clinical experiences
Good LOR's (including 2 from DO's)

Should I re-take, or will my highest score be good enough for these schools?
LECOM-E, KYCOM, KCUMB?

No shot at KCUMB. I suggest a retake, you're MCAT is below the matriculating average for all DO schools, which was a little over a 27.

 

[cabinbuilder]

It's ok for LECOM-E

 

[IslandStyle808]

3.8ish sGPA and cGPA
2014 MCAT (8,8,8) = 24
2012 MCAT (8,7,7) = 22

Solid EC's and clinical experiences
Good LOR's (including 2 from DO's)

Should I re-take, or will my highest score be good enough for these schools?
LECOM-E, KYCOM, KCUMB?

Go for KCUMB anyway. You meet the cut off for MCAT anyway and would serve as your reach school. There have been underdogs in the past with similar stats that have gotten into KCUMB. You should be okay for the other schools.

 

[MedNation907]

No shot at KCUMB. I suggest a retake, you're MCAT is below the matriculating average for all DO schools, which was a little over a 27.

Why? To get a matriculant average of 27, some of those students have scores <27. I think it's fair to guesstimate a 4 point swing in either direction (not considering the outliers). Besides, his GPA is above the average. An 8,8,8 MCAT is pretty much the gold standard so he won't be screened pre-interview, and there's a lot more to an application other than numbers that can give a competitive edge. Saying there's no shot whatsoever is a little extreme. Competitive? maybe not, but good enough I'd hope so.

 

[DoctorSynthesis]

No shot at KCUMB. I suggest a retake, you're MCAT is below the matriculating average for all DO schools, which was a little over a 27.

Its a reach but I wouldn't say no shot. I don't think a retake is necessary depending on how picky OP is!

It's ok for LECOM-E

Cabin LECOM is more competitive then when you went! Average is a 27 MCAT. I would say LECOM is a mild reach.

 

[TopTomato]

Why? To get a matriculant average of 27, some of those students have scores <27. I think it's fair to guesstimate a 4 point swing in either direction (not considering the outliers). Besides, his GPA is above the average. An 8,8,8 MCAT is pretty much the gold standard so he won't be screened pre-interview, and there's a lot more to an application other than numbers that can give a competitive edge. Saying there's no shot whatsoever is a little extreme. Competitive? maybe not, but good enough I'd hope so.

Its a reach but I wouldn't say no shot. I don't think a retake is necessary depending on how picky OP is!

Because as a URM with a much much higher MCAT, KCUMB told me to go kick rocks. OP is below avg for ALL DO schools, and is fighting an uphill battle as it is. Can the OP get accepted? Sure, they can, but I wouldn't be surprised if they didn't get much love from the COMs. Personally I'd retake in order to solidify my chances of getting accepted.

 

[cabinbuilder]

Its a reach but I wouldn't say no shot. I don't think a retake is necessary depending on how picky OP is!



Cabin LECOM is more competitive then when you went! Average is a 27 MCAT. I would say LECOM is a mild reach.

Can't go by average. 27 was average when I went. Just have to apply. If you don't put your cards on the table then you don't have chance.

 

[DoctorSynthesis]

Can't go by average. 27 was average when I went. Just have to apply. If you don't put your cards on the table then you don't have chance.

Oh yea I agree that OP should apply and see I just don't think he/she is a shoe in!

Because as a URM with a much much higher MCAT, KCUMB told me to go kick rocks. OP is below avg for ALL DO schools, and is fighting an uphill battle as it is. Can the OP get accepted? Sure, they can, but I wouldn't be surprised if they didn't get much love from the COMs. Personally I'd retake in order to solidify my chances of getting accepted.

I think that was mostly regional bias. You where probably competitive for KCUMB. OP will get in somewhere its just a matter of applying broadly. It's not all MCAT! OP has a killer GPA and the rest seems good too. Also the MCAT is balanced and not out of the realm of possibility. A 26 or 27 would really soldidy OPs app but it won't preclude OP from getting in somewhere.

 

[samac]

You'd stand a chance at schools like KYCOM. Look at schools that are newer as they usually have a lower average MCAT

 

[IslandStyle808]

You'd stand a chance at schools like KYCOM. Look at schools that are newer as they usually have a lower average MCAT

Let's not forget about his/her GPA. OP definitely has a fair shot at the schools that have been around for 10 years or so. Could even get into touro-NV, ATSU-SOMA, PCOM-ga, and PNWU. OP is not a total underdog.

 

[PlaqueBuster]

OP you are on the lower end of stats. Its tough for any of us to estimate your success but from my experience on these forums, I have seen accepted students with those stats. But its a gamble where you are holding less than favorable cards in your hand and hoping on a flush on the river card. My recommendation is simultaneously study for new mcat and take it later in the year after you apply to DO schools broadly. Don't limit it tot hose 3 schools. This way you can take a crack at this cycle (if you really prefer that) and have a chance to reapply if you don't find success. FYI, applying once is always best.