I interviewed at a very broad range of schools. Some invites were completely unexpected, but I learned that this process is not all about the numbers. Even if your stats aren't the most competitive, clearly portraying your ideals/goals in your ECs and your personal statement (especially!) can persuade schools to give your app a second look. Schools really do consider how well you "fit" into their institution. Put time into your essays. Sincerity and insightfulness are key.
Also, APPLY BROADLY and EARLY. My primary was verified late June, and I tried to submit my secondaries within a week (two weeks max) of receiving them.
fleurel took the old MCAT and scored a 33 which is in the 91th percentile of all old scores.
We converted this to a 514 on the updated scale which is in the 91th percentile of the updated MCAT. We also converted fleurel’s section scores as follows:
fleurel scored a 11 on the Biological Science section of the old MCAT which is approximately equal to a 129 on the Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems.
fleurel scored a 11 on the Physical Science section of the old MCAT which is approximately equal to a 128 on the Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems.
fleurel scored a 11 on the Verbal Reasoning section of the old MCAT which is approximately equal to a 129 on the Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills.
