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You have to make this decision yourself but I think it is crazy to try to learn biochem and prep for the MCAT from essentially scratch (even with the rest of the necessary courses completed) in 2ish months.
If you do poorly, you will be taking an enforced gap year anyway but now with a bad score on your record.
If you do poorly, you will be taking an enforced gap year anyway but now with a bad score on your record.
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I would definitely advise against this. I think 18-20hrs per week for 3-4 months is the baseline amount of time to study for the MCAT
Even if his score is solid hrs putting himself in terrible position. Consider hrs going to study for the MCAT and then be trying to gather his letters, write his PS and get verified (late) and then try and fill out late secondaries.
He can study for the MCAT and come into next cycle full speed.
He can study for the MCAT and come into next cycle full speed.
