Class order for optimal MCAT benefits

[Esq2DOhopeful]

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I'm a non-traditional student and taking a rout of 1 pre-req per semester for 3 years. I don't think this is very different than an undergrad student would do.

Anyway, my question is... what order do you guys think I should take in order to maximize the efficiency of my MCAT studying.

I was thinking Physics first, then bio, then chem, then biochem... or should I leave BIO 1 & 2 until the end?

Thoughts?

 

[Longshanks]

Class order isn't the biggest deal with preparing for the MCAT. Actual MCAT review and prep is.

However, IMHO:
1.) Bio & Chem
2.) Orgo
3.) Physics
4.) Biochem (not required, but if it floats your boat go for it, I did find it a little helpful)

 

[Esq2DOhopeful]

Class order isn't the biggest deal with preparing for the MCAT. Actual MCAT review and prep is.

However, IMHO:
1.) Bio & Chem
2.) Orgo
3.) Physics
4.) Biochem (not required, but if it floats your boat go for it, I did find it a little helpful)

Can I ask why you feel that this would be best?

Are BioChem and Physics tested heavily or more in depth?

 

[SN2ed]

The order you take your classes doesn't matter as long as they aren't pre-reqs for other classes. For instance, Gen Chem is typically a pre-req for O-Chem.

Physics is heavily tested on the MCAT as it serves as one of two areas for the entire Physical Sciences section of the MCAT (the other being Gen Chem).

Biochem is not directly tested on the MCAT. Only your standard pre-reqs are necessary. That said, Biochem can help you because it goes in-depth on a few topics that may appear on the MCAT, such as, some of the genetics you'll likely see.

 

[BennieBlanco]

I'm a non-traditional student and taking a rout of 1 pre-req per semester for 3 years. I don't think this is very different than an undergrad student would do.

Anyway, my question is... what order do you guys think I should take in order to maximize the efficiency of my MCAT studying.

I was thinking Physics first, then bio, then chem, then biochem... or should I leave BIO 1 & 2 until the end?

Thoughts?

It is good to see energy and planning initiative however here it is not very important. Just like it will not matter what shoes Peyton Manning wears on Sunday, although he may have a preference.

If a high school kid came up to Peyton and asked him about the best shoes to wear, I'm sure he would advise him to focus on the fundamentals instead.

Focus your planning and energy on the best way to understand and retain the key concepts. Ask the right questions, get the right answers. Ask the wrong questions...

Focus on that which is very important and will make you better. Don't sweat the small stuff.