I know this is going to sound crazy but I need people to put this into perspective for me. I go to a top tier school and have ALREADY taken Step I (and did very well). The thing is, I got in through an early acceptance program and never took the MCAT. Right now, I'm looking to possibly take a year off via a hyper competitive program like Howard Hughes or the NIH. Unfortunately, programs like HHMI require the MCAT. I contacted them about possibly getting a waiver but they categorically refused. My research mentor with whom I'm very close and who is associated with HHMI told me I'd have an excellent shot of getting it if I could apply.
With all of this being said, would it be absolutely insane to sit for the MCAT while already in med school? I have a very strong science background. I've recently taken AAMCs 3 and 10 and got 39+ on both despite being fairly far removed from my pre reqs. Is this going to be a complete waste of time or should I just wing it and see what happens (yes, I really do want HHMI that badly)?
With all of this being said, would it be absolutely insane to sit for the MCAT while already in med school? I have a very strong science background. I've recently taken AAMCs 3 and 10 and got 39+ on both despite being fairly far removed from my pre reqs. Is this going to be a complete waste of time or should I just wing it and see what happens (yes, I really do want HHMI that badly)?