University Testing and Scanning Services

MCAT (Medical College Admission Test)

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Information

The Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) website states that this examination is "designed to assess problem solving, critical thinking, and writing skills in addition to the examinee's knowledge of science concepts and principles prerequisite to the study of medicine." Most U.S. medical schools require MCAT scores during the application process. For further information about the MCAT, please visit www.aamc.org/students/mcat.

Schedule

Testing dates and registration are online at www.aamc.org/students/mcat/registration.htm.

Cost

The Medical College Admission Test costs $210.00.

Time

The exam consists of a two essay-writing samples and three multiple-choice sections: physical sciences, verbal reasoning, and biological sciences. The total appointment time is approximately six hours.

Register

Registration deadlines are typically two weeks prior to the test. To register, you can visit www.aamc.org/students/mcat/registration.htm. If you miss the regular deadline, you may be able to register during the late-registration time period for an additional fee of $50.00. Fee assistance, ADA accommodations, or special permissions cannot be granted during the late registration period.

Retake

You may test up to three times in one calendar year; however, you may register for only one test date at a time.

Admission

Walk-in testing is not permitted. We encourage you to plan to arrive at the test center an hour prior to your appointment time. If you do not arrive 30 minutes before your appointment time, you will not be allowed to test. You must provide personal identification in the form of a current, government-issued ID containing both your photo and signature (e.g., a driver's license or passport). If your photo ID does not have your signature on it, you must bring a second form of ID that contains your signature. You are responsible for bringing current identification in the name in which you registered for the MCAT exam; the names must match exactly.