How to avoid the glide year after a 2 yr post bacc without linkages?

[Medic2MD4me]

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Is it possible to avoid losing another year before medical school if I do a 2 year post bacc? For example,

Will the following schedule work?

Spring 2010:
Calc
English

Fall 2010:
Physics I
Gen Chem 1

Spring 2011
Physics II
Gen Chem II

Fall 2011
Bio I
Org Chem I

Spring 2012
Bio II
Org Chem II

Take the MCAT in May/June of 2012 while applying to med schools for Fall 2012?

Or do I have to apply a year ahead of time? So, I'd be taking the MCAT in May/June 2012 but not applying for med school until fall 2013?

Or do I start applying for Fall 2012 in Spring 2011 and just don't submit my MCAT until Spring 2012?

 

[AmongtheVisions]

The application process takes a year. Your complete application should be submitted in Spring 2011 for matriculation in Fall 2012.

 

[just one]

Is it possible to avoid losing another year before medical school if I do a 2 year post bacc? For example,

Will the following schedule work?

Spring 2010:
Calc
English

Fall 2010:
Physics I
Gen Chem 1

Spring 2011
Physics II
Gen Chem II

Fall 2011
Bio I
Org Chem I

Spring 2012
Bio II
Org Chem II

Take the MCAT in May/June of 2012 while applying to med schools for Fall 2012?

Or do I have to apply a year ahead of time? So, I'd be taking the MCAT in May/June 2012 but not applying for med school until fall 2013?

Or do I start applying for Fall 2012 in Spring 2011 and just don't submit my MCAT until Spring 2012?

For most schools the MCAT must be taken no later than September of the year before entering medical school. So for people who are applying right now to enter medical school in Fall of 2010, the September 2009 MCAT is the latest accepted (at most schools). Now a September MCAT puts you getting a score back in October and possibly not allowing the school to even review your application until early November. This is somewhat late and can reduce your chances.

I reread your post, it sounds like you do not know about the application process, which is ok we are here to help.The application service opens up around May/June and takes about 2-6 weeks to process. Then the application is sent to the schools you designate. If a school likes you (or just wants your money anyways) they will send you a secondary application to submit (along with a fee). Interviews are conducted differently at each school and lasts from late summer (August/September or so) to around early spring (February/March/April). This is why the process takes about a year to complete.

 

[StandUp8]

Hi! I have a similar question about the glide year after post-bac work. I actually just finished doing informal post-bac work last spring and didn't apply for this year's cycle. I am currently working and was planning on applying next summer.

Is it bad if I don't take classes this year and don't take classes during the year when I am applying? After having done so many post-bac courses already I only have a few I could take in the spring.

Thanks

 

[gman33]

As a postbacc, I can't think of anyway you can avoid a glide year without linkage. It is possible to do all the prereqs in 1 year. 3 courses fall/spring and then Ochem over the summer.
This route isn't for everyone, but it would make it possible to "save" a year.

 

[akinetopsia]

What's a year in the long run? I mean in geologic time it's a blink. Okay, just kidding, but think about things that you can do in the glide year that are worthwhile: continue to work to save up money, spend time with your fam while you can, travel, volunteer, take more classes if necessary, etc.

I never have understood why some people are in a rush. You want to apply when your credentials are strongest, which usually means finishing prereqs prior to the MCAT, and having your results in hand as you apply. Why rush on some arbitrary timeline when you can still do worthwhile things and enjoy your "freedom" before you enter the med student lifestyle?

 

[StandUp8]

Do medical schools consider 2 years w/o taking classes a negative (e.g. no classes 2009-2011, and matriculate 20011)? If so, should I try taking some more classes this spring?

 

[just one]

Do medical schools consider 2 years w/o taking classes a negative (e.g. no classes 2009-2011, and matriculate 20011)? If so, should I try taking some more classes this spring?

Depends on what your application looks like or is deficient in, and the reason why you took the time off. Be prepared to answer questions about the time off.