When is the latest to take the MCAT?

[Singerpremed]

I just took the 2nd AAMC practice exam. I got a 503. My exam is scheduled for June 1st (10 days). I don't have a high GPA to counter a lower MCAT score. I don't know if and how I would be able to bring my score up by my scheduled test time. So now I'm thinking of just taking the exam and voiding. Anyways, I wanted to know opinions on when/how late I could retake the exam and not be at the bottom of the applications stack....Thanks for all your help.

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[zukunft195]

I just took the 2nd AAMC practice exam. I got a 503. My exam is scheduled for June 1st (10 days). I don't have a high GPA to counter a lower MCAT score. I don't know if and how I would be able to bring my score up by my scheduled test time. So now I'm thinking of just taking the exam and voiding. Anyways, I wanted to know opinions on when/how late I could retake the exam and not be at the bottom of the applications stack....Thanks for all your help.

What's your GPA?

 

[Singerpremed]

What's your GPA?

3.43 overall, 3.3 sci

 

[OchemOficionado]

I just saw Goro say an August MCAT is fine.

 

[Orlandoc]

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[Singerpremed]

I just saw Goro say an August MCAT is fine.

where? And I'm guessing like earliest August? Thank you!

 

[Singerpremed]

A 503 with those GPA stats is not a bad place to be for DO schools. You should get a decent number of interviews.

Maybe. I just don't feel confident with this. I don't expect to do as good on test day. I am getting better it just has been slower due to classes etc. Thank you for your help.

 

[OchemOficionado]

where? And I'm guessing like earliest August? Thank you!

Ummm, I forgot. It was sometime last night and I think it may have been right here in the DO forum. Let's tag him @Goro

 

[Goro]

Ummm, I forgot. It was sometime last night and I think it may have been right here in the DO forum. Let's tag him @Goro

August for MD Sept/Oct for DO

 

[Dulgz]

August for MD Sept/Oct for DO

As someone who is retaking the MCAT in late July (Possibly Aug) and starting a post bacc program at a medical school this August, would you recommend waiting to apply to schools through AMCAS/AACOMAS now or after the new MCAT score comes in?

 

[Singerpremed]

As someone who is retaking the MCAT in late July (Possibly Aug) and starting a post bacc program at a medical school this August, would you recommend waiting to apply to schools through AMCAS/AACOMAS now or after the new MCAT score comes in?

I would like to know this too! And should I send my transcripts or wait till after aug for summer grades if I'm taking the mcat july 22nd?