<p>How early on can you take the MCATs?</p>
<p>I'm gonna be a freshman in September.....</p>
<p>The AAMC says that one year of gen chem, one year of organic, one year of physics, and one year of biology (all taken with lab courses) is adaquete (sp?) preparation. Therefore your talking about waiting until at least the summer after your sophomore year at the bare minimum, as I believe that you should have finished (or nearly finished) all of these courses. Physics - depending on your background and preparation is the science that is easiest to get by without having taken the exam. But most medical schools still require physics for admission.</p>
<p>Also, this test is not like the SAT or ACT where you can just take it a bunch of times. You should prepare for it so as to only have to take it once. A second test should only be done if you absolutely bomb it. Taking it more than three times requires a written request for permission to be sent to the AAMC when registering.</p>
<p>However in no way should you be worrying about the MCAT at this point. Historically the earliest most people ever take the test is April of their Junior year (b/c the test was offered only in April and August). However, 2007 brings the exam to the computer and there will 20 three -day window in which you will be able to sign up and take the exam. This is going to give a lot more flexibility to students.</p>
<p>My advice, both as a teacher for Kaplan MCAT prep and a first year medical student, is to take the exam when you can do the best on it. To me that means avoiding taking the exam during the school year when you have other tests and stuff going on. That may not necessarily be the same for you as I know some people really really thrive on unbelievable levels of stress. My ideal time under the new scheduling is mid- to late June after the junior year, and while waiting for test results to come back working on your primary application to medical school. That way, you can send in the AMCAS application in July.</p>
<p>also, many many many things can change when you get to college. i know SO many people who started off pre-med, then found something else they loved, or realized that med school just wasnt right for them. i know many people think that they are 100% sure that they want to go to med school after college, but believe me, things often change!</p>
<p>wow definitely DO NOT worry about them yet. not at alllll....most people take it end of junior year/summer before sr yr</p>