When to take the MCAT?

[studentdoctor08]

So I have pretty much finished all of my prerequisites, am going to start applying next summer. I originally wanted to get the MCATs out of the way this summer, since I'm taking just one class (survey of biochem) and doing research. The thing is I haven't even started looking at MCAT materials. My fall schedule this year is going to be pretty busy as well. Also, I'm takiong anatomy and physiology next fall, which I heard is pretty helpful when studying for the MCAT. Should I go ahead and take the MCATs this summer or wait until around winter break?

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[torshi]

So I have pretty much finished all of my prerequisites, am going to start applying next summer. I originally wanted to get the MCATs out of the way this summer, since I'm taking just one class (survey of biochem) and doing research. The thing is I haven't even started looking at MCAT materials. My fall schedule this year is going to be pretty busy as well. Also, I'm takiong anatomy and physiology next fall, which I heard is pretty helpful when studying for the MCAT. Should I go ahead and take the MCATs this summer or wait until around winter break?

sorta in the same situation, any comment would be appreciated

 

[sc4s2cg]

If you have all the basics done (ask your advisor), you can always do what I'm doing and take the MCAT in August. That'll give you 3 months to prepare.

There's a good 3 month plan here, Sn2d's, check it out!

 

[phnerd1105]

You should definitely take it this summer, but try to minimize your other commitments. You don't want to be doing too much where you can put it anywhere from 5-10 hours a day studying. Taking it in the summer is the best because then you can devote so much time to the MCAT. You might want to consider taking a prep course as well

 

[Caesar]

Moving to the MCAT forum.