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So, I know this question has been plenty asked before, but I need to discuss it again.
Here is my situation:
I am just starting Senior Year. I spent the past summer (Mid June - End of August) dutifully preparing for the MCAT. I boosted my diagnostic score (Kaplan) from a 22 to my last FL of 31 (32 was my highest). I took the exam on 8/28/13 and the score I got was PS: 11, VR: 6, BS: 12 = 29. That 6 is a big red flag for me.
I have no idea what went wrong in Verbal considering I was getting 8-9 on most of my FLs. I've been thinking of retaking the exam on January 24th but I need to know if I have a reasonable amount of time.
Currently, with a GPA of 3.49, I'm taking General Microbiology (w/ lab), Intro to Psychology, Upper Division Writing for Health Sciences and Medicine, and Environmental Horticulture (my easy upper division). Currently, that schedule accounts for 18 hrs/week of classes. I also Volunteer/Research/Work 8 hrs/week. Based on how my schedule is set up, I only have Friday to Sunday as all day studying days (for school and MCAT). For the winter break, I plan on going full blast (if I have the energy and will) for the MCAT.
Next quarter (in January), I will be taking Anatomy (w/ lab) and probably 2-3 upper division science courses to meet my graduation requirements.
Spring Quarter (April), I have 2 very difficult and time consuming science courses that I will need for my major, so taking the MCAT after March is more or less not feasible.
All in all, I'd really just like some advice. I've spent the past 24 hours reading every forum possible but don't know. I'm meeting with my Pre-Med advisor later this week but I'd like to hear from fellow students going through the process as well. What is really bothering me about retaking the exam is my confidence in doing well. I didn't feel sick or have any personal issues when I took the exam, so I have only myself to blame. The last thing I'd hate to see is me spending the next 3.5 months studying for an exam that doesn't show improvement.
Thanks!!
Here is my situation:
I am just starting Senior Year. I spent the past summer (Mid June - End of August) dutifully preparing for the MCAT. I boosted my diagnostic score (Kaplan) from a 22 to my last FL of 31 (32 was my highest). I took the exam on 8/28/13 and the score I got was PS: 11, VR: 6, BS: 12 = 29. That 6 is a big red flag for me.
I have no idea what went wrong in Verbal considering I was getting 8-9 on most of my FLs. I've been thinking of retaking the exam on January 24th but I need to know if I have a reasonable amount of time.
Currently, with a GPA of 3.49, I'm taking General Microbiology (w/ lab), Intro to Psychology, Upper Division Writing for Health Sciences and Medicine, and Environmental Horticulture (my easy upper division). Currently, that schedule accounts for 18 hrs/week of classes. I also Volunteer/Research/Work 8 hrs/week. Based on how my schedule is set up, I only have Friday to Sunday as all day studying days (for school and MCAT). For the winter break, I plan on going full blast (if I have the energy and will) for the MCAT.
Next quarter (in January), I will be taking Anatomy (w/ lab) and probably 2-3 upper division science courses to meet my graduation requirements.
Spring Quarter (April), I have 2 very difficult and time consuming science courses that I will need for my major, so taking the MCAT after March is more or less not feasible.
All in all, I'd really just like some advice. I've spent the past 24 hours reading every forum possible but don't know. I'm meeting with my Pre-Med advisor later this week but I'd like to hear from fellow students going through the process as well. What is really bothering me about retaking the exam is my confidence in doing well. I didn't feel sick or have any personal issues when I took the exam, so I have only myself to blame. The last thing I'd hate to see is me spending the next 3.5 months studying for an exam that doesn't show improvement.
Thanks!!