I need advice regarding shadowing

[Postictal Raiden]

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Hello everyone,

I am registered to take the July 16th MCAT, and I won't be able to start preparing until the first week of June. Therefore, I am planning to dedicate the whole six weeks to studying.

In regards to my application, I am planning to submit my AACOMAS application June first, and, later, update my MCAT score. I have done the usual EC's (tutoring, clinical internship, research, and some community services), but I haven't done any shadowing yet. Also, due to my current obligations, I can't do the shadowing until the semester is over.

Therefore, I was wondering if I could do the shadowing while I am waiting on the MCAT score. Should I do that? or should I postpone my primary application until I have the shadowing taken care of?

 

[kcin]

Hello everyone,

I am registered to take the July 16th MCAT, and I won't be able to start preparing until the first week of June. Therefore, I am planning to dedicate the whole six weeks to studying.

In regards to my application, I am planning to submit my AACOMAS application June first, and, later, update my MCAT score. I have done the usual EC's (tutoring, clinical internship, research, and some community services), but I haven't done any shadowing yet. Also, due to my current obligations, I can't do the shadowing until the semester is over.

Therefore, I was wondering if I could do the shadowing while I am waiting on the MCAT score. Should I do that? or should I postpone my primary application until I have the shadowing taken care of?

A lot of schools require a physician's (DO preferred) for the application. I know at least one secondary application specifically asked me to discuss experiences I had during shadowing.

 

[Postictal Raiden]

A lot of schools require a physician's (DO preferred) for the application. I know at least one secondary application specifically asked me to discuss experiences I had during shadowing.

So, should I wait until I get my MCAT score and have my shadowing hours before submitting the primary application through aacomas?

 

[DuxburyPembroke]

Better to put in a strong application at the beginning of a cycle than a weaker application or a late one, even if you have to wait half a year...