The MCAT - Help me get started!

jonathan06
Mon, 28 May 2007 17:01:30 +0000

I am going to be a Sophomore in Fall 2007, and want to get started with the MCAT (I will probably be studying most of this summer). The amount of info on it is overwhelming, so a general guide from someone knowledgable with be greatly appreciated. Please address my concerns which include:

When to start studying
When is the MCAT generally taken
How much I should study (I know, I know, this varies)
What is a VERY COMPETITIVE score for admission into schools like NYU Medical School, UPenn Medical School, etc.
Any other advice/tips (eg. beneficial courses to take while an undergrad to help me for the MCAT or things that look VERY GOOD on a Med school application; I know, how cliche, but I seriously need help in this matter)


Thanks in advance.