I would like some advice on my MCAT study plan. So, I went to college for 2.5 years, took some time off (1.5 yr), and am going back to finish up in the fall.
Prerequisites I have taken: Bio, Chem, O-Chem, Psychology, and Sociology
Prerequisites I am taking in the fall: Physics I & Biochem I (also Microbiology, but idk how much that matters for MCAT purposes)
I would like to apply next summer. My GPA isn't great so I need to submit my application as soon in the process as I can. For these reasons I would like to take the MCAT in January - this also gives me some buffer time if it doesn't go well.
So my plan is to read through the Kaplan books this next month before the fall semester starts & then review/re-read/study flash cards/relearn concepts throughout the semester (with taking 16 credit hours + ECs...?) and then study hard doing practice exams for 1 month (on winter break Dec 16-mid January depending on test date)
I will be taking the MCAT without physics II or biochem II but I'm hoping Kaplan will cover whatever I need to know from those.
Does this sound like a decent plan? How much time should I commit each week to MCAT review during the semester?
I can't really think of any other options but would love to hear your ideas!
Prerequisites I have taken: Bio, Chem, O-Chem, Psychology, and Sociology
Prerequisites I am taking in the fall: Physics I & Biochem I (also Microbiology, but idk how much that matters for MCAT purposes)
I would like to apply next summer. My GPA isn't great so I need to submit my application as soon in the process as I can. For these reasons I would like to take the MCAT in January - this also gives me some buffer time if it doesn't go well.
So my plan is to read through the Kaplan books this next month before the fall semester starts & then review/re-read/study flash cards/relearn concepts throughout the semester (with taking 16 credit hours + ECs...?) and then study hard doing practice exams for 1 month (on winter break Dec 16-mid January depending on test date)
I will be taking the MCAT without physics II or biochem II but I'm hoping Kaplan will cover whatever I need to know from those.
Does this sound like a decent plan? How much time should I commit each week to MCAT review during the semester?
I can't really think of any other options but would love to hear your ideas!