applying early and mcats

[frebay]

many of you on this forum have stressed the importance of applying early. Since I am taking the mcat this august, and it takes 2 months to get the results; should i just apply early and hope i get a decent score on the mcats or wait until i get my results?

 

[crazy250]

apply early no matter what and just assume you'll do decent

 

[fuzzylogic]

apply EARLY. it takes time to transfer/verify your transcript. you should also give yourself time if something does not go right during your application process. again, apply EARLY and good luuck.

 

[Beth_yu]

send in transcript in mid june. Fine?
My transcript will only be available during that time

 

[fuzzylogic]

Originally posted by Beth_yu
send in transcript in mid june. Fine?
My transcript will only be available during that time

should be alright based on the following timeline:

sending transcript and amcas application -> mid june
arrival of your transcript -> july
taking mcat -> mid august
verification of your amcas application and transcript (6+ wks) -> sep
working on your sec. apps -> early sep to nov
mcat score available -> mid oct

you should be alright. good luck.

 

[frebay]

got it, thanks for all your advice!