By when should pre-reqs be completed?

[argentrans37]

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First of all, I did a couple of searches on this site and (while there are thousands of threads about pre-reqs) I couldn't find any asking what I am trying to ask. Second, excuse me if my grammar in the thread title is terrible (couldn't decide between "when should pre-reqs be completed by?" and "by when should pre-reqs be completed?").

Anyways, I am just finishing up my sophomore year. The pre-reqs I have remaining are:

- Organic I
- Organic II
- Physics II
- Microbiology
- Biochemistry

Physics II, Micro, Biochem, and Organic I will all be taken next year (meaning I will be done with them by the end of my junior year). Is it acceptable to take Organic II as a senior? Will this interfere with the application/MCAT process?

I realize that schools don't require all pre-reqs to be complete, but I am just wondering about the logistics of this since Organic is such a crucial part of the MCAT. Do most people apply in the fall of their senior year? Take the MCAT late junior year/early senior year?

I guess I am basically asking for the "typical" timeline of (a) pre-reqs, (b) MCAT, and (c) application. Thanks.

 

[FrkyBgStok]

you should take orgo next year, and physics next spring at the latest to take the MCAT and apply before your senior year. that is typical, but you don't HAVE to follow it.

 

[NurWollen]

I'd say by the time you take the MCAT... Although I do know of one guy who got a 29 and hadn't yet taken physics.