How important is physics to doing well on MCAT?

[doctorrr-t]

Just trying to figure out if I must take both physics (1 and 2) before the MCAT or if I could get away with only taking physics 1 and then take 2 later; is there a lot of physics on MCAT?

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[GreenDuck12]

Arguably semester 2 is more useful for the MCAT than semester 1. Take both semesters of before the mcat

 

[rx001]

agreed with gonnif and greenduck. Although physics questions are less in MCAT but still you could loose few percentile points which could be crucial in the final outcome.

 

[Isoval]

n=1. I realize I am likely the exception.

However:
I didn’t study even an hour for physics. I quickly skimmed the formula sheet on the way out the door on test day. Made a 130 in C/P.

For context, my practices were in the 127s.

Do with that what you will.

 

[DarklingThrush]

n=1. I realize I am likely the exception.

However:
I didn’t study even an hour for physics. I quickly skimmed the formula sheet on the way out the door on test day. Made a 130 in C/P.

For context, my practices were in the 127s.

Do with that what you will.

did you have a physics heavy MCAT? Because my MCAT was VERY physics heavy, and I could not have gotten away with that. OP, I recommend you take both semesters before the MCAT

 

[la flame]

some people say their exams were physics heavy, some say they only got 1 passage at most. At the end of the day, it comes to luck. If you don't decide to take 2 semesters of physics, you better be darn sure your Chemistry is on point to make up for it lol. I haven't taken the real MCAT but from what I've seen in FL's so far, there has been a mixture of everything from Kinematics to Optics

 

[Shunsui]

I'm studying for it rn and taking in August w/o taking Physics 2 because of scheduling conflicts at my school. Decided to take biochem over it which was the greatest decision ever (ty to sdn for recommending that lol). Physics 2 is def not necessary because the amount of detail for physics on the MCAT pales in comparison to your UG course but it would've made life a whole easier if i was able to take the course.

 

[Isoval]

did you have a physics heavy MCAT? Because my MCAT was VERY physics heavy, and I could not have gotten away with that. OP, I recommend you take both semesters before the MCAT

IIRC, I had one plug-and-chug passage and a couple freestandings.

 

[deleted889094]

I had a very physics-light test. Would still recommend taking both classes first.

 

[Goro]

Just trying to figure out if I must take both physics (1 and 2) before the MCAT or if I could get away with only taking physics 1 and then take 2 later; is there a lot of physics on MCAT?

The MCAT is as much an assessment of judgement as it is of competence. Why would you take a high stakes, career deciding exam when you're ill-prepared for it?

 

[mdapp103]

Take it, I tried taking it before physics 2... and half my exam was physics 2. My C/P FL average was 130 and dropped to a 127 on test day