What Is a Good MCAT Score? | MCAT Score Ranges Explained

Almost every pre-med wants a 528. But almost nobody needs one — and chasing that number without a real target can actually hurt your prep. MCAT tutor Hunter Enright breaks down what different MCAT score ranges actually mean for your medical school application, what the data really shows, and how to figure out the score you should actually be targeting. If you've been googling "what is a good MCAT score," wondering whether your score is high enough for med school, or trying to figure out your MCAT target score — this is the video. What you'll learn: 📊 How MCAT scores and GPA interact in med school admissions 🎯 What each score range actually signals to admissions committees ⬇️ What a score below 500 really means (and what to do about it) ✅ Why 510–514 is more competitive than most students think 🔥 What a 515+ does for your application and school list 🏆 What 520+ signals — and why it's still not a golden ticket 🏫 Why you need a real school list before your target score means anything 📈 Why the MCAT is one of the fastest ways to improve your academic profile Whether you're applying to MD or DO programs, in-state or out-of-state, this breakdown will help you set a real goal — not just a dream number. ⏱ Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:04 Disclaimer! 02:36 AAMC Data on scores 05:15 Score ranges explained 08:31 How to set a real goal 10:42 Recap 🔗 Free MCAT quick sheets + daily practice passages: https://jackwestin.com/?utm_source=yo... 💬 Drop your current goal score in the comments — Hunter reads every one. #MCAT #MCATscore #MCATprep #whatisgoodMCATscore #MCATtips #premed #medschool #MCAT2025 #MCATstrategy #medschooladmissions