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MCAT Retaking (Embarrassing Third Time) Advice

Hello this is my first post and I am in a terrible situation. Much advice is asked for.

I just retook my MCAT on June 12th and I sincerely do not think I did well (Around 505-510 range). My FL's I was getting around 515+ but I was incredibly nervous and anxious.

My GPA is also pretty bad (cGPA: 3.6X) but my EC's and rec letters are great.

My first attempt I did not void simply because I pressed the wrong button (please don't attack me for this I really really messed up).

This will be 3rd retake and I know this is already a terrible look. Should I retake in August (I currently do have a spot)? Should I wait another gap year?

(Please be gentle with the comments pls I am already so devastated by my low chances of getting into a MD-PhD but I still wanna try and do my best).

Posted Jun 14, 2026, 12:15 PM UTC

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