MCAT Date

[DrScrub]

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Hey guys,

I'm planning on taking my MCAT on August 27 of this year, and I'm also planning on applying this cycle. I was wondering if it was fine that I'm taking my MCAT then, or if it is too late.

Thanks!

 

[DokterMom]

Too Late to maximize your chances at admission unless you're aiming for DO, which seems to have a longer cycle.

 

[DrScrub]

Too Late to maximize your chances at admission unless you're aiming for DO, which seems to have a longer cycle.

Why is it too late? Can't I send my scores in after I interview? :S

And what do you think would be a better date? Earlier in August?

 

[itsthat1guy]

Why is it too late? Can't I send my scores in after I interview? :S

You get the interview by having a good MCAT though

 

[xffan624]

Why is it too late? Can't I send my scores in after I interview? :S

And what do you think would be a better date? Earlier in August?

Why would a school give you an interview without an MCAT? You're that awesome that you would still be a competitive applicant with a 26?

July would be a better date. May would be even better.

 

[Oso]

Why is it too late? Can't I send my scores in after I interview? :S

And what do you think would be a better date? Earlier in August?

You have to have a complete application (primary app, MCAT, letters of rec, secondary app, fees) in order to be considered for interviews. Until each of these components is received by schools, your application will not be evaluated.

End of August is quite late, you wouldn't be complete until around the beginning of October (assuming you submit everything else promptly). This will definitely put you at a disadvantage, although there seem to be applicants who submit late and still receive acceptances each year. But submitting this late will definitely decrease your chances and perhaps limit your options.

Ideally, you would take the MCAT sometime in May in order to submit your app early. But you definitely don't want to rush in and take the MCAT before you're ready. June is fine, maybe July, but August is definitely pushing it (in my opinion).

 

[zachdwphoto]

what about early august? How long does it take to get your scores back?

 

[turayza]

30-35 days for your score to be published.

 

[PreMedOrDead]

Why is it too late? Can't I send my scores in after I interview? :S

And what do you think would be a better date? Earlier in August?

Oh my... You need to take the initiative to read up on the best way to apply. You should be taking the MCAT by early June if you plan on applying this cycle.