What MCAT score should I aim for? and also in need of some advice.

[SlugMD]

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[TipToad]

You should always aim and study for a 45.

 

[sector9]

Thread moved to "What are my chances"

 

[BABSstudent]

As a California resident, you will need to be higher than the average matriculating student. I would suggest a 33+ with no section lower than a 10.

However, with enough time to prepare there is no limit to the score you could get (except that perfect score of a 45)

 

[Nymphicus]

I would like to know what MCAT score I should aim for considering my profile. I don't care what medical school I get into or where it's located, I just want to get into one. (I know I have no chance to get into a California school)

As a California resident, you will need to be higher than the average matriculating student. I would suggest a 33+ with no section lower than a 10.

This is good advice. Work hard on your MCAT to help balance your lower GPA. And keep those grades up.

 

[SlugMD]

As a California resident, you will need to be higher than the average matriculating student. I would suggest a 33+ with no section lower than a 10.

However, with enough time to prepare there is no limit to the score you could get (except that perfect score of a 45)

Why does it matter if I'm a California resident when I apply to out of state private schools? Do they hold California residents to a higher standard or something?

I'll be preparing for about 12 weeks next summer. From everything I have read on this site and elsewhere that should be enough time because any longer and I would be forgetting the material.

This is good advice. Work hard on your MCAT to help balance your lower GPA. And keep those grades up.

Yeah, I plan on doing so. I was aiming for a 34+ anyway. I think I may need to go into the 36 range to truly offset my low GPA. It's gonna be hard but when it comes down to it, If a 34+ is needed to reach medical school and offset a low GPA then I'll do everything in my power to do so.

 

[Doctor246853]

You should always aim and study for a 45.

MY God this! Why do people ask this question. When you take a test you "aim" for a 100 right? Always aim for a 45...not "well I'll try for a 30"....

 

[ur2l8]

You should always aim and study for a 45.

+1

Don't settle kid

 

[SlugMD]

I know I should always aim for a 100% or a 45 in this case but I like having realistic goals.

I could use realistic advice instead of being given the same advice 3 times in one thread.