Planning ECs for Junior Year - are 100hr weeks normal?

[kuma16]

@ucbalumnus

@kuma16

I’m taking the September SAT, September TOEFL (for scholarships), October SAT-II, November SAT-II. If I take one practice test a week, that’s 4hrs of testing minimum excluding any studying.

Are your practice scores less than what you want? Are you focusing prep specifically on those areas of the tests where it would do the most good for your scores?

Also, if you are taking TOEFL, are you an international student (i.e. not a US citizen or permanent resident)? If so, then be aware that US medical school admission is even less likely than it is for US citizens and permanent residents.

Yes to both. I’m aiming for at least a 1550 on the SAT, 770+ on SAT-II (800 on the one in my language). I really haven’t done much prep for the SAT at all so I need to do more than normally needed.
I am a dual citizen with the US and another country (non-English speaking, won’t disclose for privacy reasons). If I take the TOEFL, I’m eligible for so many scholarships, including full rides.