So I just got my MCAT back today, and I did worse than I was hoping for.
VR 10
BIO 10
PHY 9
Writing S (does this even matter?)
Anyways I'm a Junior at U of Miami with a 3.9 gap; good extracurriculars (research/shadowing/community involvement that I'm passionate about)
Im not looking to get into a top 20 med school.
Im looking to get into a Florida school, and if I could get into Miller that would be preferable.
I know my score falls within the range for most Florida schools and while my GPA can only help me, I can't help but question if it's worth taking it again. It would be a huge time expenditure (something I'm already pressed on) and truthfully I just don't know if I can significantly increase my score. I studied on my own over the summer using ExamKrackers and I was doing very well on the practice tests from AAMC (33-36) (although they were the longer tests, which I thought would help me since more questions = more practice but perhaps not). I hear that 30 is the score to get but considering my score is already pretty balanced, I just don't know if it makes sense trying again. Any input would be appreciated.
Just some extra info...
I am a Florida resident/neuroscience major; I've shadowed a number of doctors; currently shadowing a melanoma dermatologist once a week; I've been a research assistant by Bascom Palmer for a year (my name will be on 2 national conference posters by December and most likely a publication as well); and I'm heavily involved in a healthy lifestyle outreach program that's working on educating lower/middle school students about how to eat well and be physically active. Randomly I'm a classical pianist, which I love but I don't really know how that will (if at all) influence my application. Thanks again and if you have any questions please ask away!
VR 10
BIO 10
PHY 9
Writing S (does this even matter?)
Anyways I'm a Junior at U of Miami with a 3.9 gap; good extracurriculars (research/shadowing/community involvement that I'm passionate about)
Im not looking to get into a top 20 med school.
Im looking to get into a Florida school, and if I could get into Miller that would be preferable.
I know my score falls within the range for most Florida schools and while my GPA can only help me, I can't help but question if it's worth taking it again. It would be a huge time expenditure (something I'm already pressed on) and truthfully I just don't know if I can significantly increase my score. I studied on my own over the summer using ExamKrackers and I was doing very well on the practice tests from AAMC (33-36) (although they were the longer tests, which I thought would help me since more questions = more practice but perhaps not). I hear that 30 is the score to get but considering my score is already pretty balanced, I just don't know if it makes sense trying again. Any input would be appreciated.
Just some extra info...
I am a Florida resident/neuroscience major; I've shadowed a number of doctors; currently shadowing a melanoma dermatologist once a week; I've been a research assistant by Bascom Palmer for a year (my name will be on 2 national conference posters by December and most likely a publication as well); and I'm heavily involved in a healthy lifestyle outreach program that's working on educating lower/middle school students about how to eat well and be physically active. Randomly I'm a classical pianist, which I love but I don't really know how that will (if at all) influence my application. Thanks again and if you have any questions please ask away!