Withdraw/MCAT advice

[Ognyboy]

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Hi Everybody,

I have a to ask for some opinions regarding a decision. I am currently a sophomore and I will get a bachelor by the end of my junior year. I am currently enrolled in 15 credits and registered to take the MCAT on May 23.

Also I'm studying for my mcat but my history class is starting to get in the way because of the workload (i have to spend 3days/week to finish everything). I am afraid that if I continue to study for the class and the MCAT at the same time I will do poorly in both.(low B or high C in the class and probably ~6-7hrs/week of studying for MCAT untill end of april).

I want to ask for some opinions regarding a withdraw from the class. Should I stay and complete the class with a B and move the date for the MCAT for a later time, or withdraw from the class with a 'w' on my transcript and focus on studying for the MCAT scheduled in may?

Thank you!

 

[dudewheresmymd]

When are you planning on applying to medical school?

 

[Ognyboy]

I plan to apply this year, as soon as get my mcat results.

 

[dudewheresmymd]

I would say a) first evaluate if your application will be the strongest it can be this year... if you are applying as a sophomore you will have a particularly difficult time at certain schools whos average age of matriculating students is greater than 22-23. I've never heard of anyone applying this early in their undergraduate career, but I have heard of people applying their junior year in which they also are graduating in their junior year.

Have you taken all the science pre-reqs? If not, it is highly recommended on SDN to not take the MCATs until you are fully done with most if not ALL of your pre-reqs. If you are done your pre-reqs, then evaluate how you are doing on your practice mcat tests. Also, keep in mind that you need to have sufficient extracurricular, clinical, and research experience depending on the schools you are applying to. Two years as an undergrad may not be enough time to acquire such experience...but again this all comes down to which schools you are applying to. I would say most though look for extended commitments to activities that range from at least 2-3 years.

 

[Espadaleader]

Take the W. One W will not matter if you have a strong GPA.