Post-bac student taking MCAT Apr. 29 - Is this a bad idea?

[emtdan]

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[apumic]

You might be ok, but it's impossible to say. The fact that you are asking "how bad an idea..." should be a good clue.... Basically, it's not ideal, but some people would do fine under those circumstances; others would fall flat on their face w/ a <20 MCAT. It all depends on the person. We don't know what you can handle. Only you know that.

 

[IamSuperDoctor]

ehh, i wrote the mcat right after graduating. didnt even take any bio courses prior to the mcat. taught myself everything in 3-4 months, and did very well. taking the bio now. if you have the determination, you will do well on the mcat as well Good luck, dont stress too much (your worst enemy).

 

[NYR56]

Many people have to take the MCAT while still in college (although I didn't), so that isn't necessarily a death sentence. Also, as a post-bacc, I'd expect you to be more dedicated (I certainly was compared to when I was in college). That said, if you're weak in the sciences and struggling to understand the material, you'll want to take it when you have at least a solid month of nothing to do.