Many applicants take the MCAT more than once. This is not considered a liability. We attach greatest importance to the most recent scores, although we review the last two sets of scores. For applicants applying for entrance in 2006, the MCAT must have been taken between April 2002 and August 2005.

Most, and the key word here is MOST schools take the best set of scores. Some look only at the most recent, some at the first. They do not average them together, nor do they take individual scores from different administrations to form an aggregate set of scores. I STRONGLY recommend you not take the test "for practice". Assume you only have one shot at this test, and approach it accordingly.

MCAT scores are good for a period of three years. 2005 is the oldest MCAT scores that will be accepted for the 2008 first year class

MCAT scores are good for a period of two years. For instance, April 2005 is the oldest MCAT accepted for entry with the 2008 first year class.

The average MCAT score of matriculants is a 30. The total GPA and science GPA are in the 3.5 to 3.6 range.

All applicants to the RMED Program need to have competitive GPA and MCAT scores. Talk to your premedical advisor at your university.

Very important. Like the GPA, these scores are used in determining your suitability for the rigorous medical school curriculum. At the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities the average scores are listed on the Medical School Admissions Statistics webpage.

Yes. The best idea is to plan to take the exam only once, of course. We recommend not taking the exam until you feel well-prepared. However, if you do get a disappointing score, repeating the exam is a good idea. Keep in mind that medical schools will receive all your exam scores, whether or not you had them sent after the first exam.

This will depend in part on the school. For many schools, your scores will be valid for five years. However for some, they will be valid for only three years. The medical schools count backward from the time you would matriculate into medical school to determine how old your scores are. So to determine if your scores are valid, determine when you would start medical school, and count back 3 or 5 years.

The LSAT will only be accepted from applicants pursuing a joint degree program with Harvard Law School. Applicants to Harvard’s joint program must request in writing that Harvard Law School send their LSAT scores sent to the Kennedy School Admissions Office. The MCAT will only be accepted from applicants pursuing a joint degree program with Harvard Medical School.

We will not consider the January 2007 MCAT as a basis for determining whether to invite candidates for an interview. We might, however, consider the score if an applicant on our waitlist after interviewing sends an official score report.

most schools, a composite score of 30 or higher combined with a GPA of 3.5 or higher is very competitive. Also, "balanced" scores (e.g. 10, 10, 10) are more desirable than "lopsided" scores (e.g. 5, 13, 12).

Yes. Our program will accept MCAT scores instead of GRE scores. Our Admissions Committee is looking for candidates with MCAT scores that would make them competitive with traditional medical school applicants, thus your scores should meet the minimum standard for UW-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health applicants.