I'm an exercise sports science major and was wondering if i'm at a disadvantage taking the MCAT compared to other majors (bio/chem/or physics etc.)? Thanks!
Undergrad major matter for MCAT??
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Having personally taken upper level courses in biochemistry and genetics does help out tremendously in some passages in the biology section. Of course, even if you never took any upper level courses, you may still do fine because the passages do provide the answers. So I guess the best thing to do is not worrying about taking extra classes, but rather on studying (ie. using study material and taking mcat classes if necessary).
You can take the MCAT anytime you want with or without pre-req courses. But I think the recommendation is that you finish the general biology, general chemistry, organic chemistry, and general physics requirements in college.
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I agree.
OP, if you take all of the pre-reqs, you'll in theory be on an even playing field with people that are chemistry/biochemistry/biology majors. In actuality, however, I think those people, especially chemistry and biochemistry, have a tremendous advantage as they deal with the material that the MCAT considers "pre-reqs" throughout their college career. You, on the other hand, will only see and use that material in the pre-req courses.
That said, you definitely can still do well. You just might need to study a little harder and work a little longer.
