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Information about the
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What is the MCAT?
How can I register for the MCAT?
How is MCAT scored?
Upcoming MCAT exam dates and deadlines
What is
the MCAT?
The MCAT is a 5,5 hour long and tests
physical and biological sciences, verbal reasoning, and
writing skills. The exam is designed to test the skills you’ll
use in medical school, including basic science, verbal
reasoning, and writing ability. It is a computer-based test
that is said to be one of the most challenging standardized
tests.
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Physical Sciences |
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52
multiple-choice questions |
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70
minute section |
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Tests
math skills, physics, and general chemistry |
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Verbal
Reasoning |
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40
multiple-choice questions |
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60
minute section |
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Similar to reading comprehension sections on
other standardized tests, such as the SAT or the
ACT |
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Writing |
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2
essay questions |
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60
minute section |
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Tests
the ability to formulate and communicate an
argument and convey complex ideas
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Biological Sciences |
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52
multiple-choice questions and an essay
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70
minute section |
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Tests
basic biology and organic chemistry |
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How
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Section
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Time
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Optional Tutorial
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5 minutes
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Physical Sciences
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70 minutes
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Optional Break
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10 minutes
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Verbal Reasoning
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60 minutes
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Optional Break |
10 minutes
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Writing Sample
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60 minutes
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Optional Break |
10 minutes
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Biological Sciences
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70 minutes
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Survey |
5 minutes
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TOTAL TIME |
5 hours, 30 minutes |
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How can I register
for the MCAT?
MCAT registration is
done online through
the
Association of American Medical Colleges. The exam is
offered 22 times a year. We recommend that you register early to
secure your MCAT test date and location.
Please
notice that registration for August and September exam dates
will open by geographic region. Learn more at
AAMC.
Upcoming test
dates and deadlines
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Upcoming
Test Dates |
Regular Registration
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Late Registration
Deadline |
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May 16 |
Dec.
27, 2006 - May 2, 2007 |
May
9, 2007 |
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May 25 |
Dec.
27, 2006 - May 11, 2007 |
May
18, 2007 |
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May 31 |
Dec.
27, 2006 - May 17, 2007 |
May
24, 2007 |
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June 15 * |
February 14 - June 1, 2007 |
June
8, 2007 |
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July 13 * |
Feb.
14 - June 29, 2007 |
July
6, 2007 |
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July 24 |
Feb.
14 - July 10, 2007 |
July
17, 2007 |
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August 6 |
March 22 - July 23, 2007 |
July
30, 2007 |
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August 9 * |
March 22 - July 26, 2007 |
August 2, 2007 |
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August 14 |
March 22 - July 30, 2007 |
August 7, 2007 |
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August 16 |
March 22 - August 2, 2007 |
August 9, 2007 |
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August 20 |
March 22 - August 6, 2007 |
August 13, 2007 |
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September 7 |
March 22 - August 24, 2007 |
August 31, 2007 |
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September 8 |
March 22 - August 25, 2007 |
September 1, 2007 |
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Two MCAT test administrations available (morning or afternoon)
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How is MCAT Scored?
MCAT scores
will be released approximately 30 days after each test
administration. The Physical Sciences, Verbal Reasoning,
and Biological Sciences sections on the MCAT are scored between
a 1 and a 15. (1 is the lowest score and 15 is the highest
score). In total, the lowest score you can receive on the MCAT
is a 3, and the highest is a 45. The two essays are scored on a
J-T scale by one human and one computer grader. Most competitive
medical schools look for a combined MCAT score of at least 30
and a Writing score of P or Q.
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Physical
Sciences |
1-15 |
8 |
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Verbal
Reasoning |
1-15 |
8 |
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Biological Sciences |
1-15 |
8 |
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Writing |
J-T |
O |
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