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I'm another non-trad. I took my MCAT June 18th, so my score was back mid-July and then I submitted secondaries. However, my school took forever for the committee letter so I technically wasn't complete until 9/1 -- Got an II to Harvard and multiple other top 10 schools!I did not apply in the last cycle, but Harvard is potentially the highest reach school for me for this upcoming cycle. I say potentially because there's a chance I might not apply at all...
Now, to the point, I know that Harvard gets a ton of well qualified applicants who apply early every year. The problem I am facing is that I am a non-trad applicant and my original plan was to take the MCAT in May 19 (score released June 20). However, the more I study, the less confident I feel about the MCAT, so I am thinking about postponing it to at least June 1 (score released July 6) or even June 19 (score released July 18). I am trying my best to stick to May 19th schedule, but with school final coming up along with hospital work, postponing may be needed. Would I be too late for applying to Harvard if my score is sent on 7/18 and my application is complete past mid-July? What are the chances of getting an interview from Harvard when your app is complete in July? (My primary should be complete by no later than 6/25, but verification may take some time). I would love some insight from last year's applicants. Thank you so much in advance.
My advice: Take the MCAT when you feel ready. I don't think mid-July puts you at that much of a disadvantage, and there are still plenty of IIs to go around!