Taking the MCAT during biochemistry

[dwarfplanet]

With the way my schedule is, I have to take either physiology or biochemistry for the upcoming spring/summer semester. I want to take the MCAT at the end of June, but the problem is that I'd only be about two-thirds through my biochemistry/physiology class at that point. Is it doable to take the test without being completely finished with the course? Or a big no? I'd really prefer not to take my MCAT any later than early July, if possible.

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[Coltuna]

It's doable but Biochemistry is the most important class for the MCAT. When does your biochem class end?

 

[dwarfplanet]

It's doable but Biochemistry is the most important class for the MCAT. When does your biochem class end?

It ends July 29th. I could complete biochemistry next semester and take physiology in the summer instead if biochem is more important to complete.

 

[Coltuna]

It ends July 29th. I could complete biochemistry next semester and take physiology in the summer instead if biochem is more important to complete.

Yes, 100% recommend this.

 

[Jerry Smith]

I took the MCAT while about 75% through my Biochem class and actually thought I would have done much better if I took it a month or two later. I found that it was hard to see the big picture of the subject until I finished the course and looked back at common problems. If there's any way to delay your MCAT, I'd do that. Or talk to your pre-med advisor and see what they think. Good luck studying!

 

[TheBiologist]

I did it and got a good score, although bio/biochem was my lowest section