Merits of MCAT Test Dates

[Beta Cell]

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I searched the forum but didn't find a too definite answer on the subject of when to take the MCAT. Basically, it looks I can have everything set up to where I have a fairly easy semester the spring of my junior year (Spring 2010) and either PR or Kaplan test prep for the April MCAT. I took a PR Diagnostic Exam before I had taken biology and halfway through Organic I just to see what it was like and received a 34 (13 VR 14 PS 7 BS), though I don't know whether it was just a really easy exam or how well PR exams compare to the real thing. My question is: If I'm aiming for a 38+, would it be possible to take the May (though I don't know if that date exists) or June MCAT and still be able to submit primaries the day AMCAS releases them? The reason for the later date would be to allow me completely focused study time without the hassle of classes.

Thanks

 

[JJMrK]

There are a million threads about this.

In summary:
MCAT scores take 1 month to get back to you. AMCAS can be submitted June 1. You can submit without MCAT scores, but schools won't look at it until your scores are in.

 

[Beta Cell]

Is there a May test date that accomodates the one month wait to allow me to submit primaries on the first day?

 

[JJMrK]

You can submit AMCAS without MCAT scores. The only date which would allow you to submit June 1 with a complete AMCAS (scores included) would be May 1.

Having said that, there is probably little difference between submitting June 1 and submitting June 15.