When to start studying for MCAT?

[Othala]

One of the doctors I work with said I should start studying now, but I'm still almost a year and a half away from taking it.

When did you start prepping?

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[itsthat1guy]

Start studying 3-4 months out, 18 months is an absurdly long time and totally unecessary

 

[Othala]

Thank you. I'm all for early prep, but like you said, that's an absurdly long time. 4 months sounds like ample time to prepare.

I figured I'd ask though, since he took the MCAT already and I haven't. Maybe he was just trying to scare me. 😛

 

[NextStepTutor_1]

18 months is insane. MCAT studying is suppose to be a mini-marathon, not a lifetime. As @itsthat1guy said, 4 months will be adequate. 2.5-3 if you have nothing else on your plate, and maybe 5 if you'll be busy.

Good luck!

 

[valkener]

Most students study 3-4 months but some study much longer or much less, all depending on their knowledge and readiness. If you are taking classes then that is what you should focus on now.

 

[brood910]

Depends on you.
My friend needed only 2 weeks to get 40 while I needed 4 months to just get above 30.