I got a 511 on my MCAT. As an applicant who really wanted to go to school in California, I thought I was doomed (Cali is super competitive). Ended up getting into 8 schools, 2 of which are in Cali. Testament to how the MCAT score isn't everything. If you get the average or slightly below, just work on becoming the most kick ass human being. Someone that med schools would be stupid to reject.
I applied this logic and got into multiple ivy research summer programs without any research experience outside my lab courses. Made sure the rest of my app was amazing
Just decided to take my MCAT again recently and this couldn’t have been better timed. My previous ineffective methods are definitely the reason why I didn’t get the score I know I can. Thanks Dr. J for this perfectly timed video 🙏🏾
Please I need to know this. I have a degree in Anatomy already but I still plan on becoming a medical doctor. If I take the mcat exams, does it qualify me to begin the second half of medical school (clinicals).
Well i have about a 2.67 gpa at the moment with 3/6 are A and 2/6 high B and 1/6 a C with still 2 classes left to take for summer i hopelly maybe get at least a solid 3.0 gpa at the very least cause im losing hope
Can you do a video on becoming a doctor after the military? Given being older than the typical applicant, having premed and most of medical school payed for in Texas (GI bill, and Hazelwood act), what we could do during the military to increase our chances of getting accepted ect.
hi can you do a video of prerequisites for med school in high school and pre med. Also, do students need to do surgeries in med school because my hands shake a little. However, I only want to become a neurologist. Or what other medical professions are good for shaky hands?
Hey Kevin, With the merging of M.D. and D.O residencies, could we expect to see an equalizing of prestige among the two degrees? Also, could acceptance credentials to M.D and D.O. Schools become equal aswell?
I saw a commercial on YT about raising your MCAT score. So I had to find out what it was. Now that I do. I have more faith in the ppl who treat me. But I'm also glad I don't have to worry about this because I am not a med student.
all you pre-meds don't forget to look into getting a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine rather than MD/DO.... less stressful application cycle and guaranteed surgical residency if that's what you're looking for... all I'm saying is look into it.. ;)
My goal has always been to go to Podiatry school, which tends to be a second choice for people who don't get in to med school. But the average MCAT score is super low. So as long as I get a 500 I'm good 😅
in podiatry school now it was such an awesome decision. Super happy with it so far. Taking all our classes with the other medical students so the rigor is no joke!
@@bluethunder9102 that's true. However, im an older non trad. I live a very comfortable life and own a home making a third of what podiatrists make. So o think ill be ok haha
Hi Dr. Jubbal! How are you? I love your videos and I was wondering if you can make a video on what is impostor syndrome and how a student can overcome impostor syndrome. Have a wonderful day and keep up with the good work :)
No but there is a correlation between the MCAT and being able to handle the academics in medical school. Medical School has a lot of self-study involved (A LOT). If you cannot study independently or find good study habits and do reasonably well on the MCAT, then why would you be able to do well on step 1? Or your rotations? Or step 2? Of course this isn't the whole story, there are certainly whales that "buy" into a good MCAT score and Kaplan and other "pre-med" companies are all too happy to exploit people's insecurities and take people's money.
I would say there's a weak correlation but not zero. I agree with Tybera that the MCAT predicts if you can handle the workload. The amount you learn in 1 week of undergrad is taught in 1 day of med school. If you can't handle the MCAT, then you're unlikely able to handle Step 1-3. Those students who got lower MCAT scores and couldn't get into a US school usually go to a Caribbean med school. However, many (I would say about half) end up dropping out because they couldn't handle the course work.
