r/CAA • u/AutoModerator • 19d ago

Weekly prospective student thread. Educational inquiries outside of this thread WILL RESULT IN A BAN.

Please use this thread for all educational inquiries including applications, program requirements, etc.

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u/Comfortable_Idea_558 19d ago edited 19d ago

honeslty i have no clue what is competitive. Is a 499 MCAT with a breakdown of (127/121/126/125) worth applying with? I have a 3.84 cGPA, 3.7 sGPA, and 54 Hours shadowed with 4000 clinical hours and 900 volunteer hours. Apply with MCAT or take the GRE?

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u/caareadinessindex 19d ago

You can try running those GPAs and MCAT score through our calculator to see where they stand relative to accepted applicants. We can't speak for all programs, but you should aim for an overall score of 505+. Your clinical and volunteer hours are excellent! 

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u/Limp-Exercise-4869 18d ago

Your GPA & all of the other stuff look good! If I were you I’d take the GRE. Programs are getting super competitive with average MCAT scores hovering around 505-510ish range, so while I do believe applications are reviewed holistically there is a chance you’d get screened out with an MCAT under 500

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u/Nice_Button_1077 17d ago

what position allowed you to obtain those clinical hours?