Applying Without All Pre-Reqs - Acceptable & Realistic Options

[2ndlifedoc]

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I know the suggestion is to apply to schools and take the MCAT with all pre-reqs done, but if that is not possible, is there a suggestion on how many you can apply without (assuming you take them in the glide fall/winter) and which ones should be pushed off compared to others? I figure I can always re-apply, if this becomes a kicker and the timeline will be the same as having not tried for it.

Stats: 30YR Non-Trad, Biz/Tech Background, DIY Post-Bacc, 3.1 Undergrad GPA, but from top state school/program (think Mich, UVA, UCLA) non-science.

 

[Mr.Smile12]

You should take the prerequisite courses for content before taking the MCAT. Not negotiable here.

Upper level biomedical courses thereafter you can delay if they are required by each school.

 

[Goro]

I know the suggestion is to apply to schools and take the MCAT with all pre-reqs done, but if that is not possible, is there a suggestion on how many you can apply without (assuming you take them in the glide fall/winter) and which ones should be pushed off compared to others? I figure I can always re-apply, if this becomes a kicker and the timeline will be the same as having not tried for it.

Stats: 30YR Non-Trad, Biz/Tech Background, DIY Post-Bacc, 3.1 Undergrad GPA, but from top state school/program (think Mich, UVA, UCLA) non-science.

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