wait for senior year to take mcat??

[brains]

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I was planning on taking the MCAT next spring, but by that time I will only have few of the required courses done by then. This fall I'm "planning" ( and I put it in quotes because when I have to register, I never know if the classes are available) on taking Calc I,French201, A&P I and Organic.
Next spring, I will take Organic II, Physics II, CalcII, and French 202. Will that be able to get me by when the time comes or should I just wait until spring of the following year? Does it look bad if one waits until his/her senior year?
Any advice will be appreciated.

 

[HemaOncoDoc]

I was planning on taking the MCAT next spring, but by that time I will only have few of the required courses done by then. This fall I'm "planning" ( and I put it in quotes because when I have to register, I never know if the classes are available) on taking Calc I,French201, A&P I and Organic.
Next spring, I will take Organic II, Physics II, CalcII, and French 202. Will that be able to get me by when the time comes or should I just wait until spring of the following year? Does it look bad if one waits until his/her senior year?
Any advice will be appreciated.

You should keep in mind that med schools like to see competitive GPAs and MCAT scores. In that case, you will have to debate with yourself whether you will be prepared for the MCAT in the spring since it tests both Organic Chem and Physics. Many applicants take a considerable amount of time and/or take a prep course to prepare for the MCAT. Do you think you will be prepared for this. Also, keep in mind that the MCAT will now be computerized starting next year. So, there will be several opportunities for you to take them. I would not sacrifice your GPA nor your MCAT score.

And no, it doesn't look bad to take it your senior year. As stated previously, there will be more opportunities to take the MCAT starting next year.

I do not know how vigorous your college is, but I would advise against taking Orgo II, Physics II, and Calc II at the same time. You have to finish your prereqs by the time you enter medical school, not before you apply.

IMO, concentrate on your courses and take the MCATs when you think you're prepared for them. Research the available MCAT test dates. Best of luck.