Background knowledge for Physics on MCAT?

I think you'll be alright. I am personally a physics major (I also took AP physics in high school, but it was B, not C) and I wouldn't say that university courses in physics have improved my knowledge of MCAT subjects greatly. It is good to have a solid backgroud in electromagnetism and modern physics is also quite important from what I have seen. People on these forums seem to swear by Nova physics, so you might consider looking into that as well.

I don't think that the depth of knowledge required for the MCAT would go much beyond that of AP phsyics, if at all.

 

I would say wait. I think it's way too early to take the MCAT if you're entering into your Sophomore year. Your scores would have expired for most schools by the time you're finished college. Trust me, you NEED a break before going into med school. Not only that, you could easily change your mind about becoming a doctor. I knew several people that after their freshman year were really all for medicine, but after being exposed to different stuff, they changed their mind once they found something they thoroughly enjoyed.

 

Physics background is really helpful but that much knowledge is not required in MCAT.you can just stick with Kaplan and make sure your concepts are clear.you will be fine

 

WashU you weren't able to get into physics last year? Or this summer? Weird! Being that we are from the same U-grad I find that shocking.
Most WU students don't take the MCAT until summer after soph year at the earliest and some entering seniors are still taking it June 13th (they are freaking out though).
Have you taken orgo? You can't have taken much bio though. 2970 and 3058 are good for the MCAT in my opinion. Yes you have to do a bit more physiology studying on your own for the MCAT after 3058 but it's easier than the whole curriculum.

You can PM me if you have any questions about anything...

 

I did an AAMC MCAT the other day and interestingly a question popped up about the direction of the magnetic field lines in a rail gun. The question presented four diagrams showing B field lines and you had to choose the right one.