Is anyone taking the MCAT in August? Advice needed...

[thestrokes14]

Hi everyone,

I have been studying for the MCAT since the beginning of June. I have been scoring above 10 on biology and physical science, but I haven't had much verbal practice, and I have only scored 8-10 on the EK practice tests.

As of right now, my test is scheduled for July 29th, and I am applying for medical school this summer, for matriculation next fall.

Anyway, here is my question. I could really use an extra two weeks with practice to maximize my score. I am not saying this to be lazy; I really put in about 6 hours of solid studying a day. The only caveat is that if I take the MCAT on august 15th or so, would this significantly hurt my chances of getting into a medical school? My credentials are pretty good, science GPA is very high, GPA is fine, and I think my MCAT will be very good if I have a couple of weeks.

Is anyone else taking it in august anyway, and applying this summer?

Thanks guys, I really appreciate it.

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[Mbeas]

Hi everyone,

I have been studying for the MCAT since the beginning of June. I have been scoring above 10 on biology and physical science, but I haven't had much verbal practice, and I have only scored 8-10 on the EK practice tests.

As of right now, my test is scheduled for July 29th, and I am applying for medical school this summer, for matriculation next fall.

Anyway, here is my question. I could really use an extra two weeks with practice to maximize my score. I am not saying this to be lazy; I really put in about 6 hours of solid studying a day. The only caveat is that if I take the MCAT on august 15th or so, would this significantly hurt my chances of getting into a medical school? My credentials are pretty good, science GPA is very high, GPA is fine, and I think my MCAT will be very good if I have a couple of weeks.

Is anyone else taking it in august anyway, and applying this summer?

Thanks guys, I really appreciate it.

August MCAT is fine. Just be sure to submit your AMCAS application ASAP because that will hold you up. As I recently told someone else, a friend of mine took her MCAT on the last date offered last year and was still admitted into 3 allopathic schools to matriculate this fall. But, she had her application submitted and verified in June.

To answer your other question, I took the June 17 MCAT but I am going to retake in late August.

 

[mooyoung]

I'm taking it August 5th and also applying this year so you are not alone! My friend applied near the deadline last year and only to three schools. With a 3.5, 34 MCAT, and solid EC's, she got interviews at all three schools. Two acceptances and one waitlist.

Hope this helps