@tbh082803 A little more detail, my daughter took it between junior and senior year summer, had already planned a gap year after graduation to do research, which she did, getting 4 first author notations, and an award at a national symposium. She had a shaky science GPA her first 2 years in her weed-out science classes, but then had a 4.0 after. She had amazing interviews, amazing rec’s and great experience (both volunteer, and job. Still, when you are looking at amazing kids who all have great stats, and great rec’s the thing that puts you on waitlists (or rejection) is GPA. Her MCAT score was “good”, and I know people with lower scores who got into med school. So My daughter decided that a post bac program that is geared towards Med school admission would demonstrated 2 things. 1. She can handle the curriculum. and 2. She’s not taking NO for an answer. She wants to be a doctor. The fact is, IF had she had a stellar MCAT and “ok” science, I think she would be in Med School now, or stellar grades and “ok” MCAT, same. It is HARD to get in, and any student who gains admission, should be applauded. I’m hoping this does the trick, because she’s working her ASS off. One thing to think about, the classes in her MMS are basically studying for the MCAT (biochem, cell bio…so. MUCH SCIENCE). She needs only 1 more point on her MCAT to have guaranteed interview at so many places. I will be happy to keep you posted! In the coming year, I’ll have 1 applying to residency, and the other her second cycle of med school. Will have wine on tap.