MCAT Prep Overview

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The MCAT (Medical College Admission Test) is a standardized, multiple-choice examination designed to assess the examinee's problem solving, critical thinking, and knowledge of science concepts and principles prerequisite to the study of medicine. Scores are reported in Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems, Critical Analysis and Reasoning, Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems, and Psychological, Social, and Biological Foundations of Behavior..

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Most U.S. medical schools and many Canadian schools require applicants to submit MCAT exam scores. Many schools do not accept MCAT exam scores that are more than three years old.

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MCAT Section Comparisons

Section	# Of Questions	Time Allowed	Details	Score Range
Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems	59	95 min	Tests general chemistry, organic chemistry, introductory physics, introductory biology, and first-semester biochemistry	118-132
Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills	53	90 min	Similar to reading comprehension sections on other standardized tests, such as the SAT or the ACT	118-132
Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems	59	95 min	Tests general chemistry, organic chemistry, introductory biology, and first-semester biochemistry	118-132
Psychological, Social, and Biological Foundations of Behavior	59	95 min	Tests introductory biology and first-semester psychology and sociology courses	118-132
Totals (not including check-in and breaks)	230	6 Hours and 15 Minutes		Total Score Range: 472-528

MCAT Prep Details

You may sit for the MCAT exam if you are preparing to apply to a health professions school. These include the following types of schools: allopathic, osteopathic, podiatric, and veterinary medicine. MCAT scores should be released 30-35 days after your test date.
There is no defined waiting period between tests. However, you may take the MCAT exam a maximum of three times per year, and can only register for one session at a time. In addition, you may attempt the exam no more than seven times in your lifetime.
The average composite MCAT score is between 504-505. Note: To be a competitive applicant at a U.S. medical school, your goal should be a total score of 510 or higher (and a 514 or higher if you are aiming for a top 10 medical school).