Should you retake a 508 MCAT?

508-510 are all fine, and if you don't get accepted with a score in that range, it's not because of your MCAT score. Anything that's 510 and above will help you. This is going to discourage a lot of people because they may only be getting a 504 or 505.
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Is a 508 MCAT good Reddit?

So yes if you have a high GPA, a 508 is going to make your life much harder than a higher MCAT score but you can still get accepted if you focus on getting your clinical experience, and volunteering above average.
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Is it worth it to retake the MCAT?

For some, a retest may not be necessary. However, if your initial test score isn't what you'd hoped for, you know you're capable of more, and you can dedicate significant time and effort to substantially improving your score, retaking the MCAT may be well worth your while.
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Should I retake a 512 MCAT?

If you were averaging 510-512s on your practice AAMC exam but scored much lower on test day, this is a good reason to retake the MCAT. The lower score is more likely due to nerves, pressure, lack of sleep, or sickness than lack of knowledge and ability.
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How hard is it to get a 509 on the MCAT?

Attaining a score of 509 on the MCAT means you performed in the 82% percentile. An even distribution for the section scores is preferred.
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Should I retake a 505 MCAT?

The answer depends on several factors including what type of medical school (MD vs DO vs Canadian) you're interested in, and most importantly, your individual section scores. Attaining a score of 505 on the MCAT means you performed in the 70% percentile. An even distribution for the section scores is preferred.
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Does retaking MCAT hurt you?

Taking the MCAT more than once will not necessarily hurt your application – unless you receive a lower score on the later exam than your previous exam(s).
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Should I retake a 520 MCAT?

As everyone has said, it would be very unwise to retake this score. The difference between a 520 and 524 is a couple of questions and can easily be attributed to random error. If you are not offered an interview at any school, it will not be because of your MCAT score.
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Should I retake a 516 MCAT?

To get an excellent MCAT score means to score in the overall 90th percentile, which currently means a score of 515 or greater. Anything above the score of 517 is considered as outstanding. With that kind of score, it will be difficult for med schools to reject your application!
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Is 508 good enough for MD?

Most medical schools understand the difficulty of the MCAT CARS section. If your GPA is very high, this 508 will be good enough to get you into most MD schools, all DO schools, but not into a Canadian school since Canadian medical schools value the CARS section the most.
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Should I apply with a 507 MCAT?

An MCAT score is considered non-competitive when it is below the matriculant average. In other words, your score is not very competitive as it is around the mark of those who applied, but did not get in. This score is usually around the 75th percentile overall, so about 507-509.
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Is 506 a good MCAT score?

Is 506 a bad MCAT score? in, and most importantly, your individual section scores. Attaining a score of 506 on the MCAT means you performed in the 73% percentile. An even distribution for the section scores is preferred.
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What's the lowest MCAT score accepted?

That being said, the lowest mcat score accepted into med school is solely dependent and determined by the medical school itself. To guarantee success in med school, all you need is a minimum of 504.
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Is 493 a good MCAT score?

Is 493 a bad MCAT score? in, and most importantly, your individual section scores. Attaining a score of 493 on the MCAT means you performed in the 29% percentile. An even distribution for the section scores is preferred.
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Should I retake the MCAT if I got a 510?

Overall Score Distribution

If you've scored below a 498, you should probably retest. If you've scored a 514 or above you should probably not retest.
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How many people get a 528 a year?

Since this method is not perfect, we'll leave you with a range; between 30 and 70 students every year achieve a perfect 528 MCAT. This is out of the nearly three hundred thousand students who take the exam. Thus, achieving a perfect MCAT score is quite difficult, but it is not impossible.
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What is a good MCAT score 2022?

Applicants accepted to allopathic (MD-granting) medical schools for the 2021-2022 year had an average MCAT score of 511.9. This is an increase from 2020-2021 when the average was 511.5. This year alone, MedEdits students have been accepted to allopathic medical schools with MCAT scores as low as 508.
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Why can you only take the MCAT 7 times?

In total, students are allowed to take the MCAT seven times.

This is the lifetime policy. If you don't achieve your desired score after seven attempts, you're out of luck. Those attempts cannot be taken one after another. You can only take the MCAT four times over a two-year period, or three times in a single year.
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How long should you wait before retaking MCAT?

There are a few answers to this, and they add up to the lifetime cap of seven attempts. In a single testing year, you may take the MCAT 3 times. Within two consecutive years, it can only be taken 4 times. The lifetime limit of 7 attempts includes no-shows and voids.
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Do medical schools care if you take the MCAT twice?

Again, medical schools don't care if you have multiple MCAT tests on your application. Just make sure that if you screw up the first time, know why so you can prove the next time.
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Can I get into MD with a 505?

Typically, anything less than a 507 is a “low” score for MD programs. As a good rule of thumb, you should aim for a score of at least 505 if you're applying to a DO program.
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Should I retake a 502 MCAT?

specific MCAT Score.

Is 502 a bad MCAT score? in, and most importantly, your individual section scores. Attaining a score of 502 on the MCAT means you performed in the 60% percentile. An even distribution for the section scores is preferred.
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What happens if I retake the MCAT and DO worse?

We recommend not exceeding two MCAT retakes after your first attempt. The more attempts you have on your application, the worse it will look to admissions committees, especially if you are not making significant progress in increasing your score.
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