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I was going to go with the May 26 date, but I could use a little more time. I started content review a few weeks ago, and I'm going to take a "diagnostic" in a few weeks to see where I stand.

So, who's with me?
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I am preparing materials for studying. I want to use 3 months studying plan by SN2ed, but I don't want to buy BRs. I already have TPR and EC; hope it's enough.
 
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I am also planning on rescheduling my May 26th test to 6/16. I'm just going to use SN2's 3-month schedule...
 
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I signed up yesterday, but am hoping I don't need to take this again and get in this year. I scored a 29P last year and not receiving much interest this application cycle (most likely due to the 8 in VR). I need to bring up and make my VR score more consistent, so I'm going to start that soon.

Just some advice if you're using the 3-month plan, don't take days off you'll get behind and overwhelmed. This is what happened to me last year and I ended up needing to push it back a month to get through it all. Yeah, it's common sense, but it becomes a chore studying day after day making it enticing to skip a day.
 
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Preparing study materials....TBR is taking longer to come in.
Have EK and signed up for Gunner training.
Preliminary review of fundamentals.
Will take a diagnostic full length in a week after some rough review
to note weaknesses and strength.
 
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I too was originally going to go for the May 26th exam, but decided to give myself a little extra time.

I initally had difficulty in choosing between the 8am and 2pm time slot, but ultimately went for the am (because from 2-7ish is just too late for me).

Anyhow, good luck with studying and the upcoming app cycle:luck:!
 
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MOMSBUSYDAZE said:
I too was originally going to go for the May 26th exam, but decided to give myself a little extra time.

I initally had difficulty in choosing between the 8am and 2pm time slot, but ultimately went for the am (because from 2-7ish is just too late for me).

Anyhow, good luck with studying and the upcoming app cycle:luck:!
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I just rescheduled from the same date as well. I gotta tell you that I feel a lot more confident now that I have 3 extra weeks to prepare.
 
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I just re-scheduled for this date. I'm pretty much going to cram for 6 weeks after this semester is over until the MCAT date.
 
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I am in.

I bought the EK materials couple months ago and haven't touched them yet. I hope that I have enough time to prepare; especially that I am taking four classes and doing the CCE internship.

Good Luck to All
 
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You can sort of count me in...

I'm actually registered for May 7, but things didn't go as planned earlier this semester. I've started studying but I realize that moving my test date to June 16 will be better for me....

I know this has been asked many times regarding June MCATs, but what is the consensus on applying early, but taking the MCAT in June?
 
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A year later, and I'm retaking the MCAT. I choked big time (nerves must have gotten to me, otherwise I wouldn't have had a score 10 points lower than my practice exams).

So here's to doing a ton better, quitting my job to devote 100% of my attention to this exam, and rocking a score that is 30+!

(Now to spend a ton of money on more books)
 
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i need to buckle down and study!!!!!

is everyone sticking to their study plans so far? i'm getting behind...:scared:
 
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I've been procrastinating a bit, but I just made a solid schedule that I'm planning on sticking with. It feels good to be organized haha.
 
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hey guys I plan on taking it this date also.. I am using BR books (basically SN2's study guide, but with modifications because I'm taking classes so I can really only study about 3 days/wk) Good luck studying everyone!..
 
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Can someone give some clarification for me. When the AAMCS application opens, does your MCAT score on this application. I am wondering because I want to submit my AAMCS application as soon as it opens, and then send my 6/16 MCAT scores (which will probably be released around 7/16) to the schools I'm applying to do. Basically, what I'm trying to say is I don't know how the AAMCS works, and I want to get my stuff in as early as possible to make sure I have a better chance at acceptance. Plz help, thanks.
 
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I asked a similar question, a few posts back.

I think I know the answer, but I need some confirmation to see if it's true.

We can submit the AMCAS (without the MCAT score) on June 1st. Verification of grades and transcripts usually takes 4 weeks (from what I've heard). MCAT scores are released July 19, so by the time our application is verified, we will wait 2-3 more weeks for the MCAT score to be automatically uploaded. Once the score is posted, we can submit our primaries.

I think that if we're taking the June MCAT, we're only going to be a couple weeks behind the gunners that apply super early.

Is that right?
 
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Burn-out is trying to get the best of me, but I'm fighting against it! I have been resisting the urge to re-schedule, but this club forum is keeping me motivated. Hopefully we can all stick it out together.
6/16/11 Let's do it!!!!!:highfive:
 
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I was originally in the 04/29 but I pushed it back because I wasn't being realistic in my expectation of finishing one WHOLE chapter and problems in one night on top of working a 50 hour week. Also, I'm waiting for my BR books to come. Praying this was the right decision.

Best wishes to everyone!
 
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I'm in.

Just now starting the SN2 3 month plan. Anyone else doing the same?

Let's do this!! ;)
 
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I am actually in the middle of my studying.... I am taking the kaplan demand course -________- and just thought I might need a bit more time to perhaps do 30-40 practice exams...... just basically anything i can get my hands on....... sigh.. i really hope i can do very well :(:(
 
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Hi - I've been studying for awhile for this date, but I work full time graduate from college in 1996... so its been awhile. Now I am working 1/2 time and commit more time. I'm about 2/3 of my way through content review, but have not taken any full length practical exams yet. (BTW I took the MCAT in 1998, but decided to go get my Ph.D. in something else.. I'm a "non-traditional" type).

Anyone else taking it in Fairbanks? I just booked my airline ticket.
 
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premedstudent55 said:
I guess i am in this now =( is it too late to submit the application if we take the june one??!?
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I don't think we will be at a huge disadvantage. I had a couple friends that didn't take their MCAT until July and still recieved interviews and acceptances.
 
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I guess i am in this now =( is it too late to submit the application if we take the june one??!?
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no, i applied this year after taking the mcat last june and i still had some interviews. just realize that SDN is full of gunners that want everything submitted to AMCAS on june 1
 
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Anyone considering rescheduling to July or August?

I still haven't touched the books and don't think I'll be anytime soon. I am think to push the exam a month to allow myself 2 months of FOCUSED studying after the semester ends.

What do you guys think?
 
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Ibn Alnafis MD said:
Anyone considering rescheduling to July or August?

I still haven't touched the books and don't think I'll be anytime soon. I am think to push the exam a month to allow myself 2 months of FOCUSED studying after the semester ends.

What do you guys think?
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I'm trying to at least stick it out. I know that if I re-schedule I will just allow myself too much time to procrastinate even further.

But, on a side note I do think about it.;)
 
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MOMSBUSYDAZE said:
Burn-out is trying to get the best of me, but I'm fighting against it! I have been resisting the urge to re-schedule, but this club forum is keeping me motivated. Hopefully we can all stick it out together.
6/16/11 Let's do it!!!!!:highfive:
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How are you burning out already? You just started studying!

Come on man! You can do it!
 
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im in! taking the 2PM test in the boston area.

im currently taking the PR prep course and LOVE it. it is helping a ton.

i am also working full time in research, so squeezing time in for studying is a little exhausting! :laugh:
 
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pinkzebra said:
im in! taking the 2PM test in the boston area.

im currently taking the PR prep course and LOVE it. it is helping a ton.

i am also working full time in research, so squeezing time in for studying is a little exhausting! :laugh:
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Sup beantown?

I feel you on the working full time and studying bit. I work at a hospital too, but still manage to crap in 3-6 hours a day in after work. It's exhausting, but I mostly take the weekend off other than doing a cbt and reviewing/reading a chapter or doing some passages. Nothing too much.
 
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ridethecliche said:
Sup beantown?

I feel you on the working full time and studying bit. I work at a hospital too, but still manage to crap in 3-6 hours a day in after work. It's exhausting, but I mostly take the weekend off other than doing a cbt and reviewing/reading a chapter or doing some passages. Nothing too much.
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do you work at one of the boston hospitals? i have a bunch of friends at mass gen and beth israel.

you are def better than me then, i am taking the PR course and following their syllabus and it is a LOT of work, but i have seen improvements. PS are my weakest section for sure. weekends are the time i actually study the most! lol
 
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Ibn Alnafis MD said:
Anyone considering rescheduling to July or August?

I still haven't touched the books and don't think I'll be anytime soon. I am think to push the exam a month to allow myself 2 months of FOCUSED studying after the semester ends.

What do you guys think?
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Can we afford to push the test til july or august if we wanted to apply this cycle??
 
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premedstudent55 said:
Can we afford to push the test til july or august if we wanted to apply this cycle??
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i know people who have done it successfully. i think it strongly depends on the rest of your app, though, and the schools you are aiming for. if you have a great GPA, tons of valuable extracurriculars, etc. i think you would be at much more of an advantage than someone with lower #s. i would reschedule the test the week before if i honestly felt i wasnt prepared enough. better to have a later completion than a low MCAT, right?
 
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ridethecliche said:
How are you burning out already? You just started studying!

Come on man! You can do it!
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Well for 1) I'm a WOMAN! :p
and 2) I am not speaking of burn-out specifically related to only MCAT studying. I work and have a multitiude of other responsibilities as well.

Thanks for the encouragement anyhow!
 
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Can we afford to push the test til july or august if we wanted to apply this cycle??
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Are you kidding me? I'm applying early decision with the 6/16 test date. You could push it back a month and your scores would be received by mid-August.
 
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sgtbrushes said:
Are you kidding me? I'm applying early decision with the 6/16 test date. You could push it back a month and your scores would be received by mid-August.
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=( I did not know that.. it's just that most of the professors in my school STRONGLY advised me to apply AS EARLY AS possible..(preferably early june) so I jsut assumed that we have to have everything by like june-ish... or something.. :scared: thanks for telling me that though!
 
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while we're on this topic, can you provide me some insights on when exactly will it be "too late" to apply for this cycle? I am a NY resident.. if that matters.. :confused::confused:
 
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Mbeas said:
i need to buckle down and study!!!!!

is everyone sticking to their study plans so far? i'm getting behind...:scared:
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I'm getting behind too! I plan to do as much studying as I can during the semester, then really hit it hard in May & June, 5-6 hours a day or so + practice full lengths.

It's hard to be motivated as a Senior but I really need to be!

Oh, and I'm taking it 6/16!
 
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