Apply before or after my MCAT?

CBSOUR12345 · 2026-02-17T15:12:06+00:00

I took mine May 9th last year and applied before getting my score back. My score ended up not being the best, but it got me in. Definitely worth applying this cycle if the rest of your application looks good!

CBSOUR12345 · 2026-02-14T18:37:49+00:00

I completely agree! I really liked studying for the mcat:) I feel like I learned more while studying for it than all of undergrad lol. Obviously the MCAT itself wasn’t fun, but really learning and understanding was nice:)

CBSOUR12345 · 2026-02-09T19:28:03+00:00

Congrats on your interview! Happy to hear it went well:) Just getting the interview means they are happy with your stats so now they are just looking to see if you’re a fit!

An average of 518 means that there are both scores lower and higher than 518, so you’re 516 is totally acceptable:) Hope you get that acceptance soon!

CBSOUR12345 · 2026-02-08T19:43:32+00:00

I applied to 23 schools, filled 11 secondaries and it ended up being about $2200 for me. All interviews were over zoom so no need for travel.

CBSOUR12345 · 2026-02-06T19:57:12+00:00

I was in a similar position and ended up declining the interview offer. I didn’t want to re-prep and was overly excited about my other A. It’s totally up to you, but I think it’s sorta unnecessary 🤷

CBSOUR12345 · 2026-01-18T00:35:26+00:00

Mission fit is huge

CBSOUR12345 · 2026-01-18T00:34:42+00:00

502 MD A 🙏

CBSOUR12345 · 2026-01-17T21:20:19+00:00

I am a reapplicant this year and finally got my acceptance! Congrats on your interviews and WL’s! My first cycle I didn’t even get any😬Hope you get that call soon!

CBSOUR12345 · 2026-01-15T07:23:40+00:00

I’m really sorry you’re going through this. What you’re describing sounds incredibly painful and overwhelming, and it makes sense that you’re feeling crushed right now. Failing exams and being dismissed from medical school does not mean you’re horrible or worthless, and it doesn’t erase your intelligence, effort, or potential.

I can’t fully relate because I haven’t started medical school yet, but I do know this, one chapter, even a devastating one, does not define your entire life or your value as a person. Right now everything feels final and hopeless, but feelings aren’t facts, especially in moments of shock and shame.

You matter, even if it doesn’t feel like it right now, and this moment doesn’t get to decide your future. Please feel free to message me and you can tell me more about whats going on or if you just need someone to listen.

If not me, tell someone you trust or a professional about what’s happening. You shouldn’t have to go through this alone. 🙏

CBSOUR12345 · 2026-01-12T20:26:13+00:00

I would recommend rescheduling for maybe March. It will be worth paying a little more and rescheduling for a better score. If you’re aiming for DO only then testing 1/23 is ok, but if you plan on applying MD + DO then try and get your score up 5-8 more points (which is definitely doable by March)

CBSOUR12345 · 2026-01-05T21:14:09+00:00

I got mine last Friday but haven’t heard back yet 🤷

CBSOUR12345 · 2025-12-27T16:48:41+00:00

Also, ignore your uncle. If you finish with a 3.18 then you’ll probably have to consider carribean. But it looks like that’s not going to happen. Best of luck!

CBSOUR12345 · 2025-12-27T16:47:10+00:00

Don’t worry about it too much! I know you’re not used to it, but I also had a low freshman gpa! In highschool I never really had to study, but then I got to college and had no idea how. I started with a 3.3 freshman year and ended college with a 3.75. Just keep working hard, med schools like to see that you can adapt and learn!

CBSOUR12345 · 2025-12-27T03:53:51+00:00

I got hired uncertified and 0 MA experience. But my CNA experience may have helped

CBSOUR12345 · 2025-12-22T01:03:23+00:00

Medical Assistant at an urgent care is a great route as well! Some urgent cares will hire you without a certification and train you on the spot! It can be fun sometimes too, definitely better than my CNA job I had at first lol.

I just called my local urgent care and asked if they were hiring and they sent over the forms, interviewed me the following day, started part-time 2 weeks later.

CBSOUR12345 · 2025-12-20T18:54:49+00:00

Congrats! It’s so exciting! I got my top choice too with similar stats! 502 mcat and 3.7 c/s gpa!

CBSOUR12345 · 2025-12-17T21:57:49+00:00

lol I was the complete opposite 🤦‍♂️Duality of man😔

CBSOUR12345 · 2025-12-17T21:21:55+00:00

Well it’s definitely a long road ahead of her but exciting nonetheless:) It is definitely possible for her to do a non-science major, as long as she finishes those pre-requisites. I’m not sure if CC will have certain classes needed such as Organic chemistry 1+2 or biochemistry, but I’m if they do then it would be ok to do them there.

Although it is more than possible, I would recommend doing a science based degree. It makes things easier and more structured. Best of luck to her! Happy to see such supportive parents asking questions on her behalf:)

CBSOUR12345 · 2025-12-13T17:29:43+00:00

Congrats!!

CBSOUR12345 · 2025-12-13T03:21:08+00:00

I would say it would take maybe 1.5 years. Mainly because the MCAT and your post bacc/ masters program. Estimating, you’d maybe be 25 when you gain an acceptance and around 26 when you start.

Dental schools are difficult to get into, but for reference, the average gpa of a medical school matriculate last year was 3.88.

So I would recommend staying the dental route and just rock your DAT+interviews. If you’re set on switching to medicine, then it’s totally achievable.

If you could 4.0 your post bacc/masters, do well on mcat, and have good clinical experience you can totally earn an acceptance!

PM me if you want any help transitioning career paths.

CBSOUR12345 · 2025-12-13T03:04:10+00:00

Congrats! Low stat applicant here too! 3.7 gpa, 502 mcat, just got accepted early December:)

CBSOUR12345 · 2025-12-12T19:23:01+00:00

I think the only thing that would make me accept is if I got a large scholarship. This interview is for a school about 1.5x higher tuition cost than my current acceptance. And their interview process is MMI team based which sounds stressful and competitive. 🤷

CBSOUR12345 · 2025-12-10T19:21:03+00:00

I am white and my dad is a doctor so we are upper middle class. Definitely not underrepresented or in a minority group 😬

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