Trying to Change my MCAT Date

[BillrothI]

Hey Everybody,

I am scheduled to take the 04/27 MCAT, but am trying to postpone until 05/30. I am hoping to take the exam in either CA or AZ. Unfortunately, I didn't find a spot quick enough and there doesn't seem to be anything available at this time.

Is it likely that spots will open up closer to the test date? Should I just keep monitoring AAMC, or am I kind of in trouble here? Three spots opened yesterday, but each one was snagged almost immediately. I'm not sure if I should go ahead and cancel my 04/27 date and hope that something else opens up before 05/30, or if I should just stick it out.

Any advice on how to go about this is appreciated! I was told by my Kaplan instructor that spots open up all the time, but I've been checking frantically for several hours now and so far haven't had any luck finding a site within 500 miles of my home.

Thanks,
Bill R.

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[SN2ed]

Spots do open up, but they usually do so with greater frequency around the deadline for date changes. So, you're kind of stuck into constantly checking for a spot. I would only suggest cancelling your test date if it's close to the deadline for date changes AND you're positive you won't be ready in time.

 

[BillrothI]

Spots do open up, but they usually do so with greater frequency around the deadline for date changes. So, you're kind of stuck into constantly checking for a spot. I would only suggest cancelling your test date if it's close to the deadline for date changes AND you're positive you won't be ready in time.

Thanks very much, SN2. I figured that was the case. I guess that means I have to keep checking, possibly forfeit my 04/27 seat, and hope for a flood of cancellations around mid-May?

FWIW - I wish I had used your plan from the start. I just started the BR PS books recently and have found them to be exponentially more useful than Kaplan. I already see an improvement in my score and am confident that I can improve my PS score to the teens if I devote enough time to BR and the BR CBTs.

Thanks again.

-Bill R.