MCAT - after what prereqs should I take the mcat?

[Jac11115]

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What do you guys think?


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[aalamruad]

All of them if possible

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[Jac11115]

Ok so def after biochem and physics 2


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[italiancowgirl]

Take the classes you need, don't take the mcat until your practice test scores are in the range you want, and don't take it before you have a clear timeline for applications. It is not a try it for practice thing. Ideally the first time you take the mcat is your last time taking the mcat.

 

[Benjoe11]

Well Biochem and Physics 2 are both tested, so yes ideally after those.

 

[Skydive Fox]

General Chemistry I & II
Biology I & II
Organic Chemistry I & II
Physics I & II
Biochemistry
Intro Psychology

Aside from those, intro anatomy and/or physiology give you a foundation in the human body, which many MCAT passages/questions are geared towards. Upper level psychology and sociology courses wouldn't hurt either, but the Psyc/Soc section is easy to self-teach and maneuver once you've got the basics down.

Also, make sure you're taking practice tests to gauge your readiness. Don't just assume having done the prereqs guarantees a decent score. I've seen many fall prey to that mindset.

 

[Jac11115]

Once I'm done with those two courses I'll plan to begin a test prep course. Are Kaplan and Princeton still the best?


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[Benjoe11]

Once I'm done with those two courses I'll plan to begin a test prep course. Are Kaplan and Princeton still the best?


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It all depends on you. A lot of people set up their own study plans and don't use a prep course at all. Personally I used Kaplan. I didn't find the class overly useful aside from it giving me very clear topics to study and when to study them. It helped me to have that organization. You might not.

 

[aalamruad]

Once I'm done with those two courses I'll plan to begin a test prep course. Are Kaplan and Princeton still the best?


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Saving your money is still the best

 

[Jac11115]

I thrive under direct guidance. I'd love to save the money if I can find help here on SDN .


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[ERDOC555]

Highly Recommend Full years of:
Gen Bio
Gen Chem
Physics
O-Chem
Biochem (1 semester)

I would do all 5 of these as you need them anyways and that's the best way to learn them.

Psych and Soc are 100% optional. Never took a psych class in my life and scored upper 90s percentile. Took a sociology class and there was almost no overlap with MCAT sociology.

A simple review book for the psych/soc is my recommendation even with no background, however I wouldn't take the MCAT until all hard sciences are taken in class. (You may be able to skim by without Ochem 2 since there are so few Ochem questions overall and few 2nd semester topics)

 

[Jac11115]

Highly Recommend Full years of:
Gen Bio
Gen Chem
Physics
O-Chem
Biochem (1 semester)

I would do all 5 of these as you need them anyways and that's the best way to learn them.

Psych and Soc are 100% optional. Never took a psych class in my life and scored upper 90s percentile. Took a sociology class and there was almost no overlap with MCAT sociology.

A simple review book for the psych/soc is my recommendation even with no background, however I wouldn't take the MCAT until all hard sciences are taken in class. (You may be able to skim by without Ochem 2 since there are so few Ochem questions overall and few 2nd semester topics)

Thanks dermpire. One of the docs I work with said the same.


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