Hi guys,
I would greatly appreciate any feedback or advice!
I have taken the MCAT and applied to schools twice.
I did terrible the first time on my MCAT (25M) due to ill preparation. While I had been waiting to hear back my score, I had already filed my AAMC and completed some secondaries. I withdrew from most schools except two state schools. I received no interviews.
During my senior year, I retook the MCAT and the second time around I got a 29 (7P/9V/13B). I had expected to do a lot better based on my practice AAMCs. I applied to 10 schools anyway (withdrew at a few because of the borderline MCAT again). I still got no interviews at the remaining places.
If it helps to know, I attended Columbia University. My science GPA is a 3.4 and overall a 3.6. I had gone from a 3.4 in my freshman year to a 4.0 in my junior year. But senior year was rough because of the classes I was taking and I went back to a 3.4. I know this does not look great for schools.
This is why I have been wondering if I should go for a postbac or retake the MCAT again? I plan to apply more broadly this time around. Any suggestions or advice?
Thanks so much for all the help in advance!!!
I would greatly appreciate any feedback or advice!
I have taken the MCAT and applied to schools twice.
I did terrible the first time on my MCAT (25M) due to ill preparation. While I had been waiting to hear back my score, I had already filed my AAMC and completed some secondaries. I withdrew from most schools except two state schools. I received no interviews.
During my senior year, I retook the MCAT and the second time around I got a 29 (7P/9V/13B). I had expected to do a lot better based on my practice AAMCs. I applied to 10 schools anyway (withdrew at a few because of the borderline MCAT again). I still got no interviews at the remaining places.
If it helps to know, I attended Columbia University. My science GPA is a 3.4 and overall a 3.6. I had gone from a 3.4 in my freshman year to a 4.0 in my junior year. But senior year was rough because of the classes I was taking and I went back to a 3.4. I know this does not look great for schools.
This is why I have been wondering if I should go for a postbac or retake the MCAT again? I plan to apply more broadly this time around. Any suggestions or advice?
Thanks so much for all the help in advance!!!