<p>I have a 4.2 weighted 3.75 unweighted in high school and some of the top students have a 4.5. To some, the number may seem close but they are pretty far off when it comes to raising the gpa to a 4.5. I also got an 1850 on my sat's cumulative. </p>
<p>However, I don't know if i would be able to score a decent score on the MCATs considering my high school reputation. Do the two correlate? Some people go from like 19's to 25's on the MCATs and possibly higher so does that take a LOT of work or is it doable with the studying that u have to do in college at the same time?</p>
<p>Should i consider a diff path?! I don't want to go to undergrad, study pre-med, and end up changing majors in the end wasting another 2 years. but if it's possible, and if its realistic, i am motivated to do it! please give me the TRUTH : ]</p>
<p>High school GPA, SAT scores, ACT scores, etc have at best been shown to loosely correlate. I’d say of the three GPA is the least likely to correlate, because there is so much variation from school to school and a lot of become stellar students in college when they weren’t so much in high school (and vice versa). Suffice it to say that good work tends to bread more good work. It is a positive sign to have these things, but it does not ensure your success.</p>
<p>alright thanx! yeah, i guess i’d be the kid…or i guess college student who would do better in college. im the kinda person that thrives in an environment where other ppl are focused too. and yeah…i know that there are kids who drink and party and all that but there are definitely the ones who still study and get good grades/learn a lot. at home, im not as motivated but i guess what i have is alright in terms of gpa and sat score. i didnt get into my first choice college…NYU but oh well. im thinkin of transferring if i dont get into any of the top schools.</p>
<p>Actually, college GPA to MCAT score is one of the best correlations (along with the GRE). Specifically, sGPA correlates moderately (r=~0.5).
ACT and SAT are also correlated to the MCAT, but much more modestly (r=~0.3).</p>
<p>See the Med School Selector on SDN (if you can locate it) for full details. Using all available scores, one can come up w/ an okay prediction of a range of possible MCAT scores you might shoot for and/or expect (given the assumption you prepare first; without proper preparation, you can only expect an unacceptable score <a href=“remember,%20the%20average%20student%20doesn’t%20get%20in!%5B/U%5D”>U</a>. If one consistently scores in the 98th-99th percentile (Z>+2.0), for instance, on GPA (with a challenging courseload), ACT, SAT, GRE, and ACS standardized finals, it is probably relatively safe to say this person will probably not score below a 31 (~84th percentile & the average for at least one MD acceptance) on the MCAT if s/he puts in appropriate preparation for the exam. OTOH, just because you got a 30 on the ACT, does not mean a 30 on the MCAT is attainable for you…</p>
<p>studentdoctornetwork is a great website for premed advice!
most people say that 70 is the “magic number” in that GPA*10+MCAT score is a good way to ensure your application is strong for med school.
yeah, there’s a variety of people in undergrad (some who will distract you from your studies, others who will encourage it), but premed at undergrad is a great way to decide if you’re positive you want to go to med school. good luck!</p>
<p>I think that SAT critical reading/writing could be a good indication for the MCAT Verbal. GPA includes too many non-relevant courses. I think that Biology/Chemistry are important course requirements. It would be a good indication if you took AP Chemistry/Biology. Physics in MCAT appears to be very easy and there is no Math in MCAT. Finally, there is Organic Chemistry (sophomore) which may provide more clues. Adjustment can be made at that time.</p>
<p>Ahh… I see that now, sorry… WTH is a high schooler doing asking about the MCAT?!? lol… OP, wait until you’ve at least graduated before asking about the MCAT. Would you think it’s normal for an 8th-grader to ask about the SAT? And at least some people actually take the SAT (in the form of the PSAT) in 10th or 11th grade. Live HS and then live college. Most likely, you won’t even end up finishing as a premed, much less applying to med school!</p>