Thinking about Taking a gap year. Thoughts?

[leonardoson]

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I'm about to transfer to a university to finish my degree. I will be there for 3 years. I want to take biochemistry before I take the MCAT and it would look like I would be taking it my senior year. Would It be recommended to take a gap year so I could get suggested classes for the MCAT and med school taken care of? Otherwise I would be taking the MCAT after a year of O-chem and exercise science major courses without Biochem. I'm also a little hesitant since I'll be 28 my senior year.

Thanks

Edit: I would take the MCAT during my junior to senior summer and apply senior year vs. Taking it after I graduate and applying while I'm not in school

 

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I'm about to transfer to a university to finish my degree. I will be there for 3 years. I want to take biochemistry before I take the MCAT and it would look like I would be taking it my senior year. Would It be recommended to take a gap year so I could get suggested classes for the MCAT and med school taken care of? Otherwise I would be taking the MCAT after a year of O-chem and exercise science major courses without Biochem. I'm also a little hesitant since I'll be 28 my senior year.

Thanks

Edit: I would take the MCAT during my junior to senior summer and apply senior year vs. Taking it after I graduate and applying while I'm not in school

Unless you're absolutely confident in you test taking schools, I suggest taking the courses for the MCAT before writing the exam.