Worth apply yo any? sGPA=oGPA=3.95 MCAT 498

[meddreamer21]

Hi,

Quite unusual situation. Undergrad sGPA=oGPA=3.95 MCAT 498; immigrant but ORM
English is not my native language(non-trad) and I think this worked against me in the MCAT as in all my science classes I was always #1-3 in the class.

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Is that worth applying at all? If so, what school to try? I understand that you will recommend re-take MCAT, but what if it stays the same because of my background. When I read USMLE question it's much easier for me to understand them, MCAT is build to trick native speakers, thus I'm surely in bad position.

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[RockClimberMed]

what was your MCAT score breakdown? and are you a US citizen?

 

[meddreamer21]

Hi!
124-124-126-124

I'm US permanent residents, could be citizen in 1 year.

 

[MyOdyssey]

How did you prepare for the MCAT?

 

[meddreamer21]

How did you prepare for the MCAT?

Kaplan books and tests + uworld + khan

 

[RockClimberMed]

Hi!
124-124-126-124

I'm US permanent residents, could be citizen in 1 year.

Looks like you could still significantly improve your science sections and your score is not just due to english as a 2nd language.

 

[meddreamer21]

Looks like you could still significantly improve your science sections and your score is not just due to english as a 2nd language.

Passage type of science section of MCAT frustrate me, to confirm that I decided to take practice DAT sci sections and get 80% percentile. Maybe you guys here have some tips for mastering that?

 

[Faha]

Where is your state of residence ?

 

[meddreamer21]

Where is your state of residence ?

Not sure, I'm currently student in PA undergrad, but as I told by school, I do not get PA residence cause I'm in PA for studying purposes

 

[gyngyn]

You might have some luck at the DO schools.

 

[Faha]

Not sure, I'm currently student in PA undergrad, but as I told by school, I do not get PA residence cause I'm in PA for studying purposes

You could receive interviews at some DO schools with your MCAT of 498 and I suggest these:
PCOM (all school)
LECOM (all schools)
WVSOM
UP-KYCOM
VCOM (all 4 schools)
ACOM
WCU-COM
LMU-DCOM
NYIT-AR
ARCOM
UIWSOM
BCOM
ICOM
KHSC-COM
Noorda-COM
RVU-Montana
Touro-Montana
ATSU-SOMA
Many of these schools have MCAT medians in the 498 to502 range so you should receive interviews.

 

[meddreamer21]

You could receive interviews at some DO schools with your MCAT of 498 and I suggest these:
PCOM (all school)
LECOM (all schools)
WVSOM
UP-KYCOM
VCOM (all 4 schools)
ACOM
WCU-COM
LMU-DCOM
NYIT-AR
ARCOM
UIWSOM
BCOM
ICOM
KHSC-COM
Noorda-COM
RVU-Montana
Touro-Montana
ATSU-SOMA
Many of these schools have MCAT medians in the 498 to502 range so you should receive interviews.

In case of retaking MCAT, is it worth to apply with that score, I mean if I don't get in next time it will be even worse since I'll be second time applicant, even if I increase MCAT to let's say 503, or not?

 

[meddreamer21]

You could receive interviews at some DO schools with your MCAT of 498 and I suggest these:
PCOM (all school)
LECOM (all schools)
WVSOM
UP-KYCOM
VCOM (all 4 schools)
ACOM
WCU-COM
LMU-DCOM
NYIT-AR
ARCOM
UIWSOM
BCOM
ICOM
KHSC-COM
Noorda-COM
RVU-Montana
Touro-Montana
ATSU-SOMA
Many of these schools have MCAT medians in the 498 to502 range so you should receive interviews.

Also, is that worth to apply to let's say Noorda and KHSC COM, if their website said, MCAT >50% percentile or >500 required?

 

[Faha]

Also, is that worth to apply to let's say Noorda and KHSC COM, if their website said, MCAT >50% percentile or >500 required?

Yes, they are new schools and need to fill their class.

 

[meddreamer21]

Yes, they are new schools and need to fill their class.

Thank you!