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I am scheduled to take the MCAT on October 25th, but I don't feel like I have enough time to reach my peak level of performance. I've scored a 33 on AAMC 3, 4, and 5, but I am really hoping for around a 36 on the real thing, and these scores just aren't cutting it. In my heart of hearts, I don't feel like a month will be enough time to unlock my full potential. What's more, I am currently taking three lab courses as part of my DIY post-bacc, so that eats away a lot of time from my MCAT prep.
If I rescheduled for late January, I would have the luxury of unadulterated study time during all of winter break. I still have 11 Kaplan Exams and 5 AAMC full lengths at my disposal, and I want to make the most out of them, not just squeeze them in this last month.
The Dilemma:
Reschedule for January 23rd:
What do I do?
If I rescheduled for late January, I would have the luxury of unadulterated study time during all of winter break. I still have 11 Kaplan Exams and 5 AAMC full lengths at my disposal, and I want to make the most out of them, not just squeeze them in this last month.
The Dilemma:
Reschedule for January 23rd:
- Pro = Three more months of study time, which includes a winter break with no distractions.
- Con = All-or-nothing: No opportunity to retake the current format if I do poorly.
- Pro = I can still have a retake in the current format if I do poorly, thus avoiding MCAT2015.
- Con = Less time to study. May not be fully prepared.
What do I do?