When to retake my 33 MCAT?

[S.T.D MD]

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Hello everyone,

I took the old MCAT a little over a year ago and scored a 33. I really think I rushed my MCAT preparation and scored less than I am capable of. I am thinking about taking it again this summer during applications. To study thoroughly, I think I would need a good 4 months (I'm working full time.) So my question is would an August MCAT retake be too late for this application cycle? Would schools actually consider my new score?
Any input would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

 

[Aubrey Graham]

I wouldn't retake it unless u r applying to top 10....

 

[aalamruad]

Hello everyone,

I took the old MCAT a little over a year ago and scored a 33. I really think I rushed my MCAT preparation and scored less than I am capable of. I am thinking about taking it again this summer during applications. To study thoroughly, I think I would need a good 4 months (I'm working full time.) So my question is would an August MCAT retake be too late for this application cycle? Would schools actually consider my new score?
Any input would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

Don't retake a 33...

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[lNVlNClBLE]

Don't retake a 33...

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Some schools are phasing out old MCAT scores. For instance, for the 2017 cycle, IUSM no longer accepts old scores.

 

[gyngyn]

Don't re-take an unexpired 33 MCAT.

 

[aalamruad]

Some schools are phasing out old MCAT scores. For instance, for the 2017 cycle, IUSM no longer accepts old scores.

Then don't apply to IUSM.

 

[lNVlNClBLE]

Then don't apply to IUSM.

I'm not suggesting he retake an unexpired 33..

Just letting him know that some schools are starting to phase the old scores out.

 

[Terror Billy]

There is absolutely no need to re-take a 33. There are more than enough schools (wide variety) that will accept your score now. If the rest of your application is in order you should have no problem applying come this June...

 

[Aubrey Graham]

Make sure score is balanced though...I didn't get in anywhere this cycle with a 31 and 8 in verbal...

 

[rocklobstr]

Unless you're from an unlucky state, e.g., California, that MCAT should get you into your state school as long as the rest of your application is in order.

 

[S.T.D MD]

Thanks for the input guys, I will definitely reconsider my decision to retake it.

My current score is slightly unbalanced (11/9/13), with the 9 being in Verbal Reasoning.

It just sucks because I crammed all of my studying into one month and now I have a score that I don't think is representative of my capability.

Oh well, I guess I'll put my energy into something more constructive.

 

[gyngyn]

Thanks for the input guys, I will definitely reconsider my decision to retake it.

My current score is slightly unbalanced (11/9/13), with the 9 being in Verbal Reasoning.

It just sucks because I crammed all of my studying into one month and now I have a score that I don't think is representative of my capability.

Oh well, I guess I'll put my energy into something more constructive.

9 is fine.

 

[bananafish94]

If you retake that perfectly fine score, Goro will reach through the electrons and smack you upside the head.

 

[Terror Billy]

Thanks for the input guys, I will definitely reconsider my decision to retake it.

My current score is slightly unbalanced (11/9/13), with the 9 being in Verbal Reasoning.

It just sucks because I crammed all of my studying into one month and now I have a score that I don't think is representative of my capability.

Oh well, I guess I'll put my energy into something more constructive.

yes put that energy into something constructive like writing a kick a$$ personal statement and prewriting some secondaries

 

[21Rush12]

If you retake that perfectly fine score, Goro will reach through the electrons and smack you upside the head.

The trans-electron slap of ancient legend...many speak of it but none have bore witness...perhaps because none have lived to tell the tale...


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