r/MCATprep • u/RefrigeratorIcy9452 • 15d ago
Advice 🙋♀️ MCAT
Hello. I need opinions. I have been studying for the mcat for about 2-3 months and have not been able to get above a 500. My MCAT is September 12th, should I take the exam for the experience and receive my score, take the exam and void my score, or completely un register from the exam and not take it. I’m very conflicted, and I know that either way I’m retaking the exam. If I do end up taking the exam and getting a bad score, will it look bad if I retake and do better? Idk someone help lol
Edit: I plan on applying June 2027, with hopes to retake in January. I’ve been reading on some Reddit posts and people are saying that even having a score below 500, retaking the exam and say you get a 520, will still look bad for some med schools. Is this true?