Should I retake the Chemistry SATii's??? (involves Accelerated Medical Program consid

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<p>So I've already taken the chemistry SATii's twice. First was a 770 and the next one, not a big improvement, a 780.</p>

<p>You might already be asking yourself, "Whaat?!?! Why would you retake these SATs when you already did so well? There isn't even that much of a difference between a 780 and an 800!"</p>

<p>Well, here's the problem. I'm trying to get accepted into an accelerated medical program, one that allows you to complete the typical 8 year medical school schedule in around 7 or 6. In essence, it has the benefits of allowing you to experiment in undergrad years while also guaranteeing your entrance into medical school.
Problem: It is basically like applying to a highly selective ivy school. And the only SATii's they actually stress are Chemistry and Math ii. So I'd want to do as well as possible on chemistry regardless.
But is retaking the chem sat's a third time detrimental to my record in applying to this kind of program even if I get an 800?</p>

<p>Other factors to take into account:
2340 SAT's (planning to retake for a 2400)
790 Math ii SATs
4.5 GPA
EMT-Basic at my local rescue squad
Several Hospital Volunteer Positions
Planning to shadow a doctor over the summer
Competed in various competitive science competitions (science league, merck state science day, JETS)</p>

<p>Should I retake them?</p>

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<p>I think that you have a very compelling package, even if you are applying to an accelerated medical program. In my opinion, there will not be much of a difference between a 780 and an 800 since the rest of your stats are fantastic. Do not worry! :)</p>

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<p>Do not retake any tests including SAT and subject tests. If you are not accepted into the program it won’t be because of grades and test scores. </p>

<p>Also be aware that there is no such thing as being guaranteed admission to medical school when admitted to college. Even if admitted to one of those accelerated bachelors and then medical school programs, you still have to meet certain course requirements and grade levels in the first three years of college to actually continue on with the medical school portion of the program.</p>