Is my Do It Yourself Post-Bacc plan feasible?

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Hello, I was hoping someone might provide me with some feedback as to whether my post-bacc plan is feasible, or whether I am putting too much on my plate. I've already been out of college for 5 years, so I want to get my pre-reqs done asap. Below is my schedule:

Summer session I: Chem
Summer session II: Chem II
Fall: Bio I, Physics I, Orgo I
Intercession: Physics II
Spring: Bio II, Orgo II

MCAT (take it in April, May, June, or July)- Not sure when to take it? Is it possible to study for mcat during spring semester or is that too much work? Also, how much of a disadvantage will I be at if I take July mcat?

Thanks. I appreciate your thoughts.

 

[CurrySpice]

anything is possible if you want it badly enough. MCAT in the spring is a better option. Be prepared to work HARD.

 

[aSagacious]

Looks like a reasonable schedule. My vote is for the May MCAT.

 

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[xileh]

You can study for MCAT during spring just fine if your only taking 2 classes. May would be a good time to take it the MCAT, if you wait until July it might be pretty late if your applying around that time as well.

 

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what type of schedule would you recommend? I'm open to suggestions. Thanks.

 

[MrDrexler]

I naively expected to be able to do a post-bac in one year and have med school applications out at the end. After more research, it seems that even if I managed to cram it all into one year, I would be placing myself at a significant disadvantage compared to taking a 2-year approach.

Disadvantages to the crammed in, one-year postbac:

- You will likely be taking MCATs later than recommended, and you will have less time to be well prepared
- You will have to mail your med school applications later in the cycle. Having applications in the mail as early as possible is a great advantage.
- You will have less time for research and clinical experience/volunteering
- You will only have time to take the core prerequisites, or maaaaybe one or 2 electives. By taking a 2 year track, you will be able to take other important electives (biochemistry, microbiology, anatomy, neurobiology, genetics, etc.) that will enhance your application.
- You greatly increase the chances of slipping up with a bad grade