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Would it be most beneficial to study for the MCAT while being enrolled in college or after graduation?


I’m planning on going to medical school after I graduate from college. I was wondering if I should study for the MCAT while being enrolled or after graduating since there’s a lot going on while being enrolled in college. However, I’m afraid on how one or the other may affect my scores. I may not get a high score on the MCAT if I take it during college with all the work I already have but I do not know what my circumstances may be if I take it after graduating and if I could even afford the luxury of taking time off to study for it. #doctor #medicine

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Richard’s Answer

Typically you take the MCAT about 2 years before you want to enter medical school. So you could devote the summer between sophomore and junior year to MCAT. Then if you take the MCAT at the end of the summer you can have a chance to retake if you are not satisfied with your score. Then apply to med school during the summer between junior and senior year.
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Naiara’s Answer

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Normally, people will apply to medical school during the end of their junior year/beginning of senior year. There are many MCAT online courses and after hour classes that can be taken. Most people study independently using books. I would only advise waiting until after college for MCAT if you are for sure planning to take 1-2 years off between college and medical school. I hope this is helpful.

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