Studying for MCAT while taking prereqs

[HRH903]

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When taking my prereqs should I focus on the mcat as well or just focus on making As? I am wondering if it will be a waste of my time to study for the MCAT while taking prereqs if you all felt like you forgot a lot of the info by the time you need to study for the mcats and simply had to somewhat relearn it... How did you guys do it?

Thanks!

 

[Eno]

it's helpful to go over some MCAT material, just skim them. then when you taking the class, your attention will be in maximum for that material.

 

[EbEvoVIII]

I am in the same boat! I am taking Biology right now and studying.

 

[Zona Pellucida]

Depends when you plan to take the MCAT.

I mostly focused on my prereqs for my first 5 semesters (basically, only focused on my prereqs, haha) but now, in my sixth semester, I am doing BOTH as I plan to write May 28.

Also, the only real "pre-req" I am taking this semester is Physics II and the rest are just electives (Genetics, Biochemistrial, Microbial Ecology, Research)

 

[xLoveNYx]

Most students should be done or pretty much done with pre-reqs by the time they should be studying for the MCAT. It is never a waste of time to study for the MCAT, but if your grades are mediocre or poor, your main focus should definately be on keeping your grades up.
My personal experience, I did a lot better taking an MCAT course over the summer, when I had more time to focus on the material and little distraction.
The best advice I can give you is to time manage and/or set a study schedule. If it is in your timeline to study the material for the MCAT this semester along with pre-reqs, just work really really hard and focus on spending whatever time is necessary to master your schoolwork as well as MCAT material. Good luck!