MCAT scores for repeat test-takers

MCAT Score Averaging for Repeat Test-Takers: The Case for a Better Admissions Standard

Abstract: This review evaluates three approaches to using MCAT scores in medical school admissions for repeat test-takers (averaging, best attempt, and most recent score) and finds that score averaging is the strongest predictor of preclinical academic performance. Our literature review identified five studies that examined repeated MCAT attempts with academic ... Read more

Emil Chuck, PhD

Updated February 19, 2026 by Emil Chuck, PhD

Medical School Admissions Committee Decision

Admissions Committees: The Art of the Decision

Abstract: Faculty serve three to four year terms on admissions committees, so they can vary significantly year-to-year with shifting priorities over time. Committee members filter applications through their experiences with past students, including both successful ... Read more

Emil Chuck, PhD

Updated October 27, 2025 by Emil Chuck, PhD

Transcript

How to Manage Transcripts for Your Application

Transcripts are essential for graduate or professional school applications, and their delivery determines how smoothly the process begins. This article outlines basic steps to ensure your application avoids unnecessary processing delays. While I write from ... Read more

Emil Chuck, PhD

Updated April 17, 2025 by Emil Chuck, PhD