<p>letsgo, when you take it depends on when you finish the pre-requisite courses; usually after sophomore or junior year (or somewhere in between).</p>
<p>Generally, you shouldn’t have to study for the MCAT for more than 2-3 months.</p>
<p>In my experience (I took biochem after taking the MCAT), biochem would not have helped me. Very little of it was relevant. It’s also important to note that the MCAT is more of a verbal comprehension and reading test than a science test.</p>
<p>I also suggest you read these threads in the pre med forum:
<a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/pre-med-topics/80275-mcats.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/pre-med-topics/80275-mcats.html</a>
<a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/pre-med-topics/214382-coursework.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/pre-med-topics/214382-coursework.html</a></p>