Do I need to complete my pre-req science courses before applying?

fashionista99
Thu, 16 Apr 2020 19:42:32 +0000

WayOutWestMom:

However, you would be very foolish NOT to take biochemistry before you take your MCAT. The biology portion of the MCAT is 40-45% biochemistry questions. It’s unlikely you would be able to score well on the MCAT without having taken a biochem class.

You’d also be foolish to have NOT taken stats since stats questions are included on all 4 sections of the MCAT.

@WayOutWestMom Thank you for your response! You’re completely right on needing to take biochemistry and statistics before taking the MCAT. I was already planning on taking biochemistry this semester coming up, but now I will see if I can move things around to squeeze in statistics or biostats as I do plan to take the MCAT in January 2021.

In regards to my timeline, it’s hard to say. I would love to stick to my timeline of going right after college, but I understand if I need to step back and work to become a better applicant. I will definitely need to think about that.