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was there grade progression? where'd that 3.0 come from? how'd you do in your upper level bio classes?

assuming the answers are yes, a bad semester or two early on, and rocked 'em, AND you did well in your interview, I would accept you at least to waitlist. earlier in the year probably to accept.

Very pertinent questions. If the app had a bad freshman year, as several do, and we do see the positive progression in solid coursework you would be in consideration for an interview at schools that do look at the total applicant. So it is possible. The best numbers dont always equal a good medical student. The best numbers do seem to indicate a good test-taker and probably one who will do well on the STEP I. Those schools who focus on numbers in an applicant will naturally have higher STEP scores, but they often are not the best clinical physicians.

 

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this MCAT score is definitely not enough to compensate for the low GPA. I'd consider taking it again.

You also need to be careful where you apply. With no stellar stats to make you stand out from the crowd, you need to apply to low to mid tier schools with few applicants and in locations that are less desirable to increase your chances. I applied with a 2.95 science GPA, 3.4 overall GPA, and a 36 MCAT (12-12-12) and got 3 interviews out of 18 schools I applied to. I was stupid to apply to schools like Drexel, Jefferson, GW, BU, etc, because everyone and their mothers apply to those. Study the MSAR like it's your job. I didn't do that.

Not that you are an adcom member or anything, but in your opinion don't you think an SMP or postbac would be a better option then retaking the MCAT??? I'm just curious. That's the impression I get from certain people.