<p>I know these two are different but just wonder any possible prediction on future range of MCAT based on current high school senior SAT scores.</p>
<p>I currently have a combinaton SAT 2360 (V800, M790, W770) on two tests and SAT II Math Level 2 800, Physics 800, Biology-M 790. Supposed I will continue my study as I do in school now, what will the range of my MCAT most likely fall at the end of sophomore or junior in college?</p>
<p>I ask this question to compare the opportunities being offered by BA/MD program and regular pre-med in college. Many Thanks.</p>
<p>I beg to disagree. If you look carefully, you'll see that the people that make and distribute and grade the MCAT are the same ones who make and distribute and grade the ACT. Don't believe me? Look at the mailing address for both tests. They're both in the same fricking area in Iowa City, IA. ETS doesn't do MCATs. </p>
<p>The ACT is definitely not an IQ tests IMHO, it tests how much knowledge you've acquired, how much knowledge you can recollect. I don't think the SATs are very good predictors of much, but that's been killed to death before so I won't argue about it. </p>
<p>Honestly, if there is a correlation it has more to do with an individual's work ethic and intelligence together. Even if its not an IQ test, you still have to have SOME intelligence. ;) If you worked hard and were intelligent enough to get a solid score on the ACT, I am sure you would do equally well if you put in the same proportion of effort towards MCAT study.</p>
<p>So all things considered, don't read too much into 'correlations'. I firmly believe an individual's work ethic is more important.</p>
<p>EDIT: As to range...um...it's hard to say. I think the curve on the MCAT is far harsher than that of the ACT, primarily because all students who want to go to college will take the ACT/SAT whereas only pre-meds take the MCAT. And I can guarantee your average pre-med will do better than the average ACT test-taker.</p>
<p>Actually the ACT is not qualified as either an aptitude test or an achievement test, rather it is a test that was simply made 2 measure your sucess in college. MCATS are designed to specifically test your knowledge of what are considered premedical topics, and hence your supposed sucess in Medical school. Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English are the topics tests, I've heard some people say imagine combining AP CHem, AP Physics, AP Bio, and English comprehension all in2 one. So in reality, a person can really **** up the ACT and do well on the MCATS and vice/versa. The two tests are used 2 measure different things amd hence correlations are arbitrary. </p>
<p>I know a kid who got a 36 on the ACT, however, has a less then 3.1 GPA. This doesnt mean that he will necessarily do better on the MCAT's because he may not have a solid grasp of the topics which are tested, but it does mean that either way hes a damn good test taker. </p>
<p>Now BA/MD programs are for individuals solely dedicated to medicine, the are so passionate for it that they want to be locked in2 a program. Typically your average premed student has to concentrate on certain things to increase his or her chances in2 medical school i.e. doing well on the MCATs, getting solid extra-curriculars, good gpa etc. Essentially , think of applying 2 college over again, only competing against a significantly more intelligent community. The advantage with BA/MD is that you can essentially do what you want in undergrad years....you can spend more time in extra curriculars, study whatever you want -although some programs have restrictions, and you can develop a large social network, simply because you have more time. The downside is that you are locked in2 a school for 8-6 years which is a long commitment.<br>
From purely your tests scores, I see that you are a smart kid. If you apply 2 BA/MD programs apply to the best...but i think that youll d o fine the normal track, maybe even get into a better medical school, it really depends on what you wanna do and the type of person you are.</p>