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MCAT Test Dates, Locations, and Structure

 

 

 

 

Before you start your MCAT prep, you should get some basic information about the test, such as:

  • Potential test dates
  • Available test locations
  • Typical structure of the exam

Having this information will allow you to develop an MCAT preparation plan.

MCAT test locations

The MCAT exam is administered in several hundred locations throughout the U.S. and Canada, as well as several sites in:

  • Europe
  • Asia
  • The Middle East
  • Africa
  • Australia

To find a testing location and to register for the test, go to http://www.aamc.org/students/mcat/registration.htm.

MCAT test dates

For the average MCAT, registration will usually open three to four months before a test date. You may take the MCAT exam a maximum of three times per year. You can only register for one testing session at a time, but there is no set time period that you must wait before taking the test again.

 

Test Date — 2012 Time Registration Opens Regular Registration Closes Late Registration Closes
January 27, 2012 8 AM October 12, 2011 January 13, 2012 January 20, 2012
January 28, 2012 1 PM October 12, 2011 January 14, 2012 January 21, 2012
March 24, 2012 8 AM October 12, 2011 March 10, 2012 March 17, 2012
April 5, 2012 1 PM October 12, 2011 March 22, 2012 March 29, 2012
April 13, 2012 8 AM October 12, 2011 March 30, 2012 April 6, 2012
April 28, 2012 1 PM October 12, 2011 April 14, 2012 April 21, 2012
May 12, 2012 8 AM October 12, 2011 April 28, 2012 May 5, 2012
May 19, 2012 8 AM October 12, 2011 May 5, 2012 May 12, 2012
May 24, 2012 1 PM October 12, 2011 May 10, 2012 May 17, 2012
May 31, 2012 1 PM October 12, 2011 May 17, 2012 May 24, 2012
June 21, 2012 8 AM / 2 PM TBD June 7, 2012 June 14, 2012
July 6, 2012 1 PM TBD June 22, 2012 June 29, 2012
July 14, 2012 8 AM TBD June 30, 2012 July 7, 2012
July 26, 2012 8 AM TBD July 12, 2012 July 19, 2012
July 27, 2012 8 AM TBD July 13, 2012 July 20, 2012
August 3, 2012 8 AM TBD July 20, 2012 July 27, 2012
August 4, 2012 1 PM TBD July 21, 2012 July 28, 2012
August 10, 2012 8 AM / 2 PM TBD July 27, 2012 August 3, 2012
August 16, 2012 1 PM TBD August 2, 2012 August 9, 2012
August 17, 2012 1 PM TBD August 3, 2012 August 10, 2012
August 23, 2012 1 PM TBD August 9, 2012 August 16, 2012
September 1, 2012 8 AM TBD August 18, 2012 August 25, 2012
September 6, 2012 8 AM / 2 PM TBD August 23, 2012 August 30, 2012
September 7, 2012 1 PM TBD August 24, 2012 August 31, 2012
September 11, 2012 1 PM TBD August 28, 2012 September 4, 2012

MCAT test structure

 

Test Section Number of Questions Allotted Time
Physical Sciences 52 70 minutes
Verbal Reasoning 40 60 minutes

Writing Sample

 2 essays 60 minutes

Biological Sciences

 52 70 minutes

 

All MCAT Test Info

MCAT Test Content and Scoring

The Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) assesses mastery of basic scientific concepts, problem solving, and critical thinking, as well as general writing skills....

Sample MCAT Test Questions

Use these sample MCAT test questions as part of your MCAT prep to help you get ready for the actual test and see where to focus your study time

Information about the Computerized MCAT Test

As of January 2007, the MCAT exam completed its transition from a paper-based exam to a computer-based exam. All administrations of the MCAT

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