What MCAT score do I need to be competitive?

[icydragon123]

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[moequestions]

Florida MD's are competitive. Save yourself the headache and apply OOS as well. I would say 508+

 

[ndafife]

I am not super familiar with the Florida MD schools but I'd guess averages are in the ~510 range. You need to be above that average to make sure that schools can look at that 1st MCAT and view it as just a fluke.

 

[Pharaoh95]

I am not super familiar with the Florida MD schools but I'd guess averages are in the ~510 range. You need to be above that average to make sure that schools can look at that 1st MCAT and view it as just a fluke.

Off the top of my head, from the most recent MSAR (on my phone, please correct me if I’m wrong):

UF: 514
UM: 513
USF: 516
UCF: 512
FAU: 512
FIU: 512
FSU: 506
Nova: N/A

So I’d say shoot for 512+, but ideally 514-515+ considering your first MCAT. Regardless of MCAT medians, you should always shoot for the highest score possible to give yourself the best odds. Shoot for a 528. Good luck!

 

[MedicalDoge]

I agree with the above. I would shoot for 514. Everyone wants to go to Florida lol. However, since you like primary care, I bet FSU will gladly take you with a 508-510 retake IMO, if not a little less.

Impressive EC's btw, that will help.

 

[icydragon123]

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[ndafife]

Thank you. What if I apply to early decision to FSU? Do you think I would have a good shot at this? Since I am set on primary care

Depends pretty heavily on your repeat MCAT score.

 

[Goro]

Hey guys. Given these stats, what MCAT score do I need to be competitive? Retaking in June.
Keep in mind I am trying to be as objective as possible. I am aiming for any FL MD schools. I am graduating in May. I am also aiming for primary care.

MCAT last year: 497 (128,122,123,124)
GPA 3.98
LOR: Average in terms of quality from my science profs and non science prof. Pretty strong in terms of quality, for my character letter (from doctors, non-profits.
PS: Pretty strong, did 37 drafts and multiple people have said its very good.

Activities:
-No publications
-2 semesters clinical research
-1 semester bench research (course credit)
-300 hours clinical volunteer (hospitals)
-1000 hours clinical work experience (scribing)
-1500 hours non-clinical volunteer (big brothers, started an organization to help people quit smoking, homeless shelter)
-100 hours shadowing
-500 hours leadership experience (student government legislative liaison)
-student leadership award, ethics scholarship for helping people in the community

I am also a CC transfer with 2 W's in first year (Bio1+Lab) and 1 W in senior year (foreign language)

I'm asking bc I know many schools average MCAT. But given these stats, what would you say I need to get on my MCAT to be competitive this cycle? Mainly for Florida MD schools.

I'd say 510+

 

[Goro]

Off the top of my head, from the most recent MSAR (on my phone, please correct me if I’m wrong):

UF: 514
UM: 513
USF: 516
UCF: 512
FAU: 512
FIU: 512
FSU: 506
Nova: N/A

So I’d say shoot for 512+, but ideally 514-515+ considering your first MCAT. Regardless of MCAT medians, you should always shoot for the highest score possible to give yourself the best odds. Shoot for a 528. Good luck!

Jeeeze, USF is gunning for Stanford/Harvard class! And UF for Keck class!
OP, you will have to consider DO schools, pending your new score. You have two in state, and also a new MD school: Nova

 

[Dr. Meliodas]

Off the top of my head, from the most recent MSAR (on my phone, please correct me if I’m wrong):

UF: 514
UM: 513
USF: 516
UCF: 512
FAU: 512
FIU: 512
FSU: 506
Nova: N/A

So I’d say shoot for 512+, but ideally 514-515+ considering your first MCAT. Regardless of MCAT medians, you should always shoot for the highest score possible to give yourself the best odds. Shoot for a 528. Good luck!

Not sure if your going off of applicant accepted numbers, but the numbers for those that actually matriculated are:

UF: 514
UM: 512
USF: 515
UCF: 510
FAU: 510
FIU: 509
FSU: 505

Only a few points off for some schools, but yes Florida is getting more and more competitive.

 

[MedicalDoge]

Thank you. What if I apply to early decision to FSU? Do you think I would have a good shot at this? Since I am set on primary care

Erm not too familiar on early decision competitiveness. I would think a 508-510 would give you a good shot for early decision, but I wouldn't risk it. You can always call FSU admissions and see how they view the first score (if they average scores or just take the highest-this is important to know if you go ED) and what your chances are! Usually adcoms are open to these inquiries from my experience. If they just take the highest, then 508-510 is good for sure I would think.

As wise Goro said, I would add in DO schools and the Nova one as well to be safe