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would focusing all my extra time in undergad on getting the best score on the MCAT, increase my odds of getting into medical school??
Undergrad Biology Major with hopes of getting into medical with Grants and Scholarships.
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Karin’s Answer
Hi Dashawn,
A great MCAT score (and a great GPA) is an important piece of the puzzle on your way to become a doctor. It's not the only one though.
Medical schools want to see that you have significant medical experience, i.e. hundreds of hours working/volunteering in a medical setting. They also want to see other volunteer activities. Research activities would also boost your application.
Have a look at the admission requirements for different school you are interested in to see what the norms and expectations are. Try to tick as many boxes with meaningful activities as you can (avoid looking too scattered though).
I hope this helps! All the best to you!
KP
A great MCAT score (and a great GPA) is an important piece of the puzzle on your way to become a doctor. It's not the only one though.
Medical schools want to see that you have significant medical experience, i.e. hundreds of hours working/volunteering in a medical setting. They also want to see other volunteer activities. Research activities would also boost your application.
Have a look at the admission requirements for different school you are interested in to see what the norms and expectations are. Try to tick as many boxes with meaningful activities as you can (avoid looking too scattered though).
I hope this helps! All the best to you!
KP
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James’s Answer
While you do need strong MCAT scores, you mustn't ignore other things like:
Your grades
Your health (sleep, nourishment, exercise, social wellness...)
Your relationships
Many find it is worth taking MCAT prep classes to boost their scores. Some take the MCAT a bit earlier than absolutely necessary so they can take it a second time after they have learned more about what the test is like, and how they might prepare better.
Medical schools know that some excellent students are not the best at standardized tests, so they may accept some students with OK/not great scores if the rest of their applications are strong.
Your grades
Your health (sleep, nourishment, exercise, social wellness...)
Your relationships
Many find it is worth taking MCAT prep classes to boost their scores. Some take the MCAT a bit earlier than absolutely necessary so they can take it a second time after they have learned more about what the test is like, and how they might prepare better.
Medical schools know that some excellent students are not the best at standardized tests, so they may accept some students with OK/not great scores if the rest of their applications are strong.