When to take mcat in relation to completion of coursework?

by tdod (Posted Fri Mar 29, 2013 9:10 am)How important is it to take the MCAT ASAP after completing the science pre-reqs? I am completing my prereqs as follows:Spring'12 – gchemSpring '13 - ochem, intro bioFall '13 – Physics, ochem labMy question, then is whether to study for/take the mcat over winter quarter, or whether to do my Upper div bio and then study/take it over the summer. I know winter's probably a better option, but would also, I'm thinking, disadvantage me in terms of having to wait another year to take upper-div bio classes that rely on intro-bio content, esp. biochem and physiology (each course is offered only during 1 quarter of the year). So, would you say one strategy is strongly superior to the other?Thanks!
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