Took the MCAT in April '08, put about 100 hrs or so into studying.
Submitted AMCAS application on 7/3/08
(Pre-Med advisor asked for permission to add my essay to her folder of 'excellent sample essays'!)
Verified on 7/25/08
Done with secondaries 9/1
Same Pre-Med advisor took 3 months to write my committee letter of recommendation...schools didn't receive it until 9/11