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When should undergraduates take the MCAT?

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Richard’s Answer

During college study for and complete the MCAT. Devote an entire summer to studying for the MCAT and consider paying for a prep course if you can afford it. Doing this before your junior year will give you a chance to retake the test if you do not perform up to your expectations.

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Rachel’s Answer

Any time during or immediately after your junior year you should take the MCAT. If at all possible, take a review course. The only thing more expensive than taking the MCAT once is taking it twice. Study hard and make the first time count.
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Gabriel’s Answer

Hi Jenny,

Thanks for the question. I encourage you to review the Association of American Medical Colleges to help you map out a path toward medical school:
https://students-residents.aamc.org/choosing-medical-career/medical-school-101/getting-medical-school/

Review the information on this page and also be sure to look at the other tab that says "Applying to Medical School".

Also, here's a link that addresses your specific question:

"What You Need to Know About the MCAT® Exam"
https://students-residents.aamc.org/choosing-medical-career/article/preparing-mcat-exam/

"When should I take the MCAT exam?

It is important to take the exam when you are prepared and ready. Be sure you are comfortable with the content and skills tested on the exam, which are often covered in introductory-level science courses. Read over the What's on the MCAT Exam? tool to be sure you have covered all the topics and skills that are tested on the exam.

In most cases, you should take the exam in the calendar year that precedes the year you plan to enter medical school. Before choosing an exam date, you’ll want to consider the likelihood that you’ll need to retake the exam and how well you understand the content. For example, if you plan to take a summer course that may help you on the MCAT exam, such as a science class, it may be best to take the exam later that summer. Also keep in mind that there are testing limits (three times in one calendar year, four times over two years, and seven times over the course of your lifetime), and medical schools will see all of your scores. Remember, you should take the exam only when you are both prepared and ready."
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