Timing

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I am going to finish my degree in the summer of 2007 (Org. Chem II will be my last class). When should I plan on taking the MCAT for the best advantage in applying early?

I understand that the MCAT is changing as well and will be offered more frequently in the future when the revisions are done.

Also- when I was reviewing the Mercer University School of Medicine's website, I ran across this-

Early Admissions
MUSM participates in the Early Decision as described in the AAMC publication entitled Medical School Admissions Requirements. In capsule, this means a student applies to only one school (prior to August 1st) and in turn has a definitive decision (prior to October 1st) which, if positive, is binding on both the applicant and the School. If the applicant is not accepted through this process, he/she may then apply to additional medical schools and the MUSM application is re-evaluated with the general applicant pool.

Is this common with early admissions?

 

[jkhamlin]

I am going to finish my degree in the summer of 2007 (Org. Chem II will be my last class). When should I plan on taking the MCAT for the best advantage in applying early?

After you have completed all of the med school prereqs. Also genetics, physiology, anatomy, cell, and biochem can be helpful too.

Is this common with early admissions?

Yes.

 

[smc927]

Consider calling and asking the school. When I had similar questions and emailed or called they were often very helpful. I doubt I ever asked a question they hadn't heard before.

Good luck!