Application and MCAT timing

[Prettywoman0172]

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I currently have my MCAT scheduled for 6/20. I am applying this cycle - MD and DO. I am at the end of a semester in which I took 24 credits and the workload is ridiculous (yes, I knew it would be). I am not studying for the MCAT during this last three weeks of school. I will have about 1 month to study full time after finals. I have not taken biochemistry. I have been thinking about pushing the MCAT back to 7/18 in order to have more time for studying. My question is this - will pushing back the MCAT significantly affect my chances for this cycle? (I will submit primary app prior to MCAT for verification.)

Thanks.

 

[Prettywoman0172]

I think I am going to push MCAT back to 7/18. Not applying this year is not an option. I already delayed one year because I didnt have time to dedicate to MCAT study. I will have the summer off and can study full time. I appreciate your comment. Thank you!