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JTP73
10-25-2005, 09:20 PM
From the SMU website: "Applicants who have taken the most recent MCAT must submit scores to the Admissions Office in Florida. Those who have not taken the most recent MCAT are recommended to sit for this exam prior to enrolling."

Anyone know if this policy has changed? I thought it used to say that the MCAT was recommended but not necessary.
Junito
10-25-2005, 09:22 PM
From the SMU website: "Applicants who have taken the most recent MCAT must submit scores to the Admissions Office in Florida. Those who have not taken the most recent MCAT are recommended to sit for this exam prior to enrolling."

Anyone know if this policy has changed? I thought it used to say that the MCAT was recommended but not necessary.

Recommend does not equate to required. I guess the MCATs are not required yet, but will confirm. Send the Admissions office an email, they can clarify it best for all. Let us know what you find.
skidoc42
10-25-2005, 10:12 PM
From the SMU website: "Applicants who have taken the most recent MCAT must submit scores to the Admissions Office in Florida. Those who have not taken the most recent MCAT are recommended to sit for this exam prior to enrolling."

Anyone know if this policy has changed? I thought it used to say that the MCAT was recommended but not necessary.

I'm pretty sure that's what the web site has always said...hasn't it? I guess it could be that exam week crack I just gone done smokin. :lolup:
Either way...don't need the MCAT...as of now.

skidoc42 ;)
SMU-Info
10-26-2005, 07:38 AM
If you sit we would like the score for statistical purposes. It is suggested that you sit for the exam. It is, however, NOT REQUIRED.
sbturner
10-26-2005, 12:40 PM
Currently. But, as a prospective student, you should be well aware that it could very well change, and soon. I highly suspect, and this is complete speculation on my behalf, but as I said, I HIGHLY suspect that it is going to change. SMU is drawing some of the hottest students around right now, and it is only going to get more and more competitive. In fact, I predict May's class is going to have to have it. But, I could be wrong. Best wishes!:D :D :D

SMU is #1!:D :p :D
bchamp1281
10-26-2005, 02:17 PM
currently I'd say 30-40% of my classmates have taken the MCAT. I think it is good to at least sit for the exam but that is just my opinion and again your circumstance may not allow you to.

Either way good luck with your application to SMU
koons680
10-26-2005, 09:49 PM
I Have a 3.64 GPA, hoping to graduate with a 3.7 if i maintain my grades and have 2 years of clinical exp. along with other volunteer exp. Took the MCAT in August and did very poorly, well below a 20, is there any way i can get into SMU. Also do i have to submit my MCAT score. Thanks
JTP73
10-26-2005, 09:59 PM
I Have a 3.64 GPA, hoping to graduate with a 3.7 if i maintain my grades and have 2 years of clinical exp. along with other volunteer exp. Took the MCAT in August and did very poorly, well below a 20, is there any way i can get into SMU. Also do i have to submit my MCAT score. ThanksYou're in like Schwinn! I recommend that you fork over the cash to Kaplan/Princeton Review and get your MCAT up to US standards... Then GO stateside!
p_in_da_wind
10-26-2005, 10:01 PM
MANN! with that GPA.... they'ed probably accept you in a heart beat...

how can you keep up that kinda GPA... i never understood that... Can you tell me your method of study???

Also, if you have such a high good GPA, obviously you would have been very good in school... made A's in most of your classes... then why could'nt you score high enough on MCAT....? what do u think the reason was for that?
sbturner
10-26-2005, 10:27 PM
Sounds great! Thank you for the interest in SMU. We would love to have you! It sounds like you would be another very strong candidate for SMU! Best wishes!:D
koons680
10-27-2005, 05:58 AM
Thank you guys for the helpful advise, i really appreciate it.
onesolo
10-27-2005, 10:30 AM
I would also suggest that you work on your MCAT score and try for a state side school. Your sure to get accepted somewhere if you can manage to get your MCAT score in the mid 20's.
stephew
10-27-2005, 10:35 AM
I would also suggest that you work on your MCAT score and try for a state side school. Your sure to get accepted somewhere if you can manage to get your MCAT score in the mid 20's.Onesolo has great advice.
skidoc42
10-27-2005, 10:53 AM
No dobut Steph, you gota get the MCAT up and go stateside!!

skidoc42 ;)