jenniferm (Alumni) A couple of schools still offer MCAT optional pathways depending on your GPA and undergrad coursework. Worth emailing admissions directly since policies shift year to year.
linda_young (Student) What jenniferm (Alumni) said matches my experience too. I got in without taking it but had to do an extra prerequisite course load to compensate. Just depends on the school's current requirements
davisk (Alumni) From what I've seen, most of the bigger Caribbean schools still want an MCAT score, even if the bar is lower than what US MD programs expect.
charlesr (Student) Different experience than davisk though. Applied last cycle without one. Got accepted conditionally pending interview performance, so it's not impossible but don't expect every program to work that way.
rosa_brown (Student) Worth noting that not having an MCAT score can limit which schools will even review your file, so confirm before investing time in the application.
juanjones (Student) I skipped it and went straight into a school that uses their own entrance exam instead. Worked fine for me personally.
aval (Alumni) Heard mixed things depending on intake cycle. January intakes at some schools seem more flexible on this than the fall cycles.
