<p>I didn't originally plan on taking the MCAT, as it is not required for most PA schools. I am travelling as a medical volunteer right now and having second thoughts. I am just over 1 year out of college... Is it too late for me to start studying up for the MCAT? I was a BioPsychology major and I am aware of how much review I would need. Does it look bad I waited this long? Will this majorly decrease my chance of getting a good score? HONEST Answers welcomed. Thank you.</p>
<p>No, it won’t look bad if you show them what you’ve been doing hasn’t involved only watching world cup replays. You can prepare just as well as someone right out of college. In fact, you may even be a more attractive candidate because you’re a little older, have been in the trenches, know how to pay your cable bill.</p>
<p>Does not matter, just get your decent score, apply and see what happened. Some people apply so many times, like over 5 times. So, your first application cycle is ot the end of the world for you, you will have many chances (if needed). Best wishes!</p>
<p>Sure, you can still take the MCAT, but aware that if you will taking it after January 2015, there is a new version of the exam. The new version will include topics in biochemistry (up to 1/3 of the questions in the BS section) and statistics plus an additional section on human behavior covering topics in sociology and psychology.</p>
<p>If you haven’t take a class in biochem, you should either:
1) try to schedule your exam before the end of January
OR
2) plan to take biochem prior to your exam date</p>