Applying to Med School (first generation)

[Monicajrez]

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Hello! I was wondering if anyone could help me. I graduated in 2018, with my bachelors ( nothing health related). After graduation, I realize that I want to go into medical school. At the moment I’m currently taking pre-reqs to apply for admission for 2021. I also plan on taking my MCAT this September. I was wondering:
1. If it is a good idea to take my MCAT this September?
2. What is the timeline applying for medical school?
3. When studying for the MCAT what should I focus on?
4. ADVICE

 

[gyngyn]

Here are some resources for you (thanks to @gonnif):
AMCAS 2020 Application Question Thread - AMCAS 2020 Applicant Guide
AMCAS 2020 Letter of Recommendation Question Thread - AMCAS 2020 Work/Activities Questions Thread
AAMC Letter Writers Guide (PDF)
AMCAS 2019 Student PowerPoint Presentation (PDF) -- AMCAS 2020 Student PowerPoint Presentation (PPT) -- AMCAS 2020 Application Webinar for Prehealth Advisors (PDF Slides) --
AMCAS 2020 Prehealth Advisor Resources (includes Webinar recording for above slides) -- AMCAS Tools and Tutorials -- How Does AMCAS Work --
AMCAS Overview Part I -- AMCAS Overview Part II -- AMCAS Overview Part III --
AMCAS Application Tutorial - How to Enter Basic Course Work -- AMCAS Application Tutorial - How to Enter AP Course Work --
AMCAS Application Tutorial - How to Enter Current/Future Course Work -- AMCAS Application Tutorial - How to Enter Study Abroad Course Work
AMCAS Application Tutorial - How to Add Letter of Evaluation Entries & Assign them to Med Schools -- AMCAS How to Match A Letter Tutorial --
AMCAS Course Classification Guide -- Participating Medical Schools and Deadlines -- How to Apply to Medical School with AMCAS --
Sections 1-3 of the AMCAS® application: Your Background Information -- Section 4 of the AMCAS® application: Course Work -- Section 5 of the AMCAS® application: Work and Activities --
Section 6 of the AMCAS® application: Letters of Evaluation -- Section 7 of the AMCAS® application: Medical Schools --
AMCAS (2017) Medical School Applications by the Numbers - Infographic
Ask Admissions Webinar: How to Present Yourself as a Strong Applicant -- Ask Admissions Webinar: How to Select Letter Writers and What Admissions Committees Learn About You --
Mission Fit: Applying to the Right Medical Schools for You -- AMCAS Medical Schools Letter of Evaluation Policies (update Oct 2016) -- AAMC Letter Service for Advisors/Writers --
AAMC Letter Service Tutorial for Advisors/Writers -- AAMC Survey on Guidelines -- AMCAS Letters FAQ -- Core Competencies for Entering Medical Students --
Ask Admissions Webinar: How to Select Letter Writers and What Admissions Committees Learn About You --