2004 app. w/ august mcat??

[amelie04]

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Here is my situation: I am a third year undergrad.....should be taking the mcat in april, but I'm not, due to some family stuff and personal situations....

I am debating on whether or not to apply this year and take the mcat in august. (Although it might be pushing it to get good rec letters...also...would I be adversely affected by rolling admissions with my mcat score coming in so late?)

OR

just wait....graduate....take a year off....work...save some $$....and then apply with plenty of time.

all comments are appreciated!

 

[JessZ]

Take the MCAT when you're ready. You will be better prepared when you've taken care of your personal situations. Since you don't seem to be running on a ticking clock (I'm assuming you're in your twenties), I think you should take the time to volunteer, do research, work, travel, etc.

Yes, the August may put you at a disadvantage with schools that operate under rolling admissions, but it shouldn't preclude you from gaining admission. I took the Aug 2002 MCAT, applied for the class of 2007, and have had three acceptances so far (and I don't consider myself a stellar candidate).

Whatever you decide, you can't really go wrong, since you seemed pretty determined.

Best of luck!