Should I push my MCAT back that far??

[asdfghjklpengu]

So I am studying for the MCAT using Kaplan's self-paced course- I bought it mid-June and have been studying technically for two months, but the program expires in mid-November (5 months total). I have not officially signed up yet for a date, and the last one offered this year is September 9.

Right now, I do not feel ready. I did get somewhat distracted with my study schedule doing research, working in the hospital, volunteering, and shadowing. Those are all great opportunities and I still did get some studying done, but am not nearly to the point where I should be. Now I have the last date of the year looming over me in just three weeks and I don't really feel like I can get it together by then without having to retake it-- which I don't want to do.

Would it be wiser to push my exam to January, finish taking notes on the course content/take the practice exams through November along with my school schedule but a little more spread out, and then buy other full lengths and review all my notes until the next round comes out early January? Or do I just cram cram cram and try to grind everything out before the next three weeks are up?

Thanks for any advice.

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[Zenabi90]

Take the AAMC Sample Exam under simulated exam conditions, and report back. Best indicator of performance (+/- 7pts) imo without wasting an AAMC FL, since there are only 2 now.

 

[workaholic181]

So I am studying for the MCAT using Kaplan's self-paced course- I bought it mid-June and have been studying technically for two months, but the program expires in mid-November (5 months total). I have not officially signed up yet for a date, and the last one offered this year is September 9.

Right now, I do not feel ready. I did get somewhat distracted with my study schedule doing research, working in the hospital, volunteering, and shadowing. Those are all great opportunities and I still did get some studying done, but am not nearly to the point where I should be. Now I have the last date of the year looming over me in just three weeks and I don't really feel like I can get it together by then without having to retake it-- which I don't want to do.

Would it be wiser to push my exam to January, finish taking notes on the course content/take the practice exams through November along with my school schedule but a little more spread out, and then buy other full lengths and review all my notes until the next round comes out early January? Or do I just cram cram cram and try to grind everything out before the next three weeks are up?

Thanks for any advice.

Yes, push it back. I studied over the semester and as long as you have a well detailed plan, spreading out content review and exams like that can work.