A dilemma about SMP and MCAT expiration

[silkworm]

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Here is my situation nutshell:

I took MCAT in August 2004, scored 37P. My GPA: ~3.2, BCMP: ~3.0. Due to various work and family related issues, I couldn't apply to med school until last year. So far no luck.

I got into some SMPs and I will be attending one of them (most likely Georgetown) barring any divine intervention.

Here is my dilemma: I will definitely reapply to medical schools this year (2007 matriculation), but there is a good chance I will get rejected again. For the next cycle (2008 matriculation), my MCAT score will be expired for most schools, which means I need to gear up and tackle the beast again. Should I take it this August (2006) or next August(2007)? April 2007 is pretty much out as I imagine I will be bent double with SMP work then.

I know the safest thing to do is take it this August, but I am hesitant. Taking the MCAT is always unpredictable, what if I get a lower score and harm my chances this coming application cycle?

Thanks for any advices.

 

[Touchdown]

August 2007 for sure, for one thing you dont want to nullfiy that fantastic score this cycle. Also after your SMP, getting a super high score on the bio part should be a snap and you can take Kaplan over the next summer to brush up on chem and phyics. Besides, if you attend a good SMP you shouldnt even have to take the MCAT again 🙂.