If your goal is applying this cycle then having the MCAT on June 14 really should be your only choice. Waiting until July 13 would push the score to Aug. 13; July 26 to Aug. 27, etc. I think your options are either take the MCAT at the current date or hold off on applying to next year.
Doesn't the point in the cycle that you apply also come into play?
Only if you are too late
ehhh, the thing is the test is so high stakes that I personally and others that I have known wouldn't feel comfortable cramming it in that time frame. That would require OP to take a test every week too to get a look at his FL average.
He's been studying for some period of time already, he's taking FLs to decide that his score isn't competitive I assume. Of course he should only take it when he's ready, but how many months does someone realistically need to be ready? He's either taking it next month or pushing and waiting a cycle. 🤷♂️
better to sit out a cycle instead of rushing to take an exam and fumbling it which would anyways push you back a cycle.
Close to 500
You should apply next year tbh.
Submitting your strongest, early completed application with all elements (MCAT, SJT, LORs) is necessary to get a shot at acceptance. You aren't eliminated if any element is late, but you may have to wait later in the cycle for interviews, and your chances for a quick offer will shrink unless you have a compelling mission alignment with schools on your list.
