The MCAT offers a variety of accommodations. We’ll review how to request MCAT accommodations, what happens after you submit, and who to contact.
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2019 MCAT Test Dates – Plus 5 Tips for MCAT Registration
Unlike other pre-health admissions exams like the OAT and DAT, the MCAT is not offered throughout the entire year. The Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) selects about 20 MCAT test dates each year and they are all between the months of January through September. You will want to plan your MCAT studies according to […]
What To Do The Day Before The MCAT
YAY! You’re almost at the MCAT finish line. You’ve studied hard for weeks, but now what? What should you do the day before the MCAT?
Can I Get Extra Time On The MCAT?
One thing most premeds need more of is time, especially on the MCAT. Does the MCAT give extra time? If so, how can you get it?
What Time Does the MCAT Start?
The MCAT is an important exam, one that you cannot afford do miss. So what time does the MCAT start? The official MCAT start time is 8:00 AM. However, the actual time that you begin your exam will vary depending on how long it takes you to go through the check-in process. It will […]
What to Know If You’re Taking the July MCAT
The summer MCAT season is upon us! Before you panic, implement these 5 for taking the July MCAT and you will know all there is to know for test day.
How to Simulate MCAT Test Day
An important step of preparing for the MCAT is taking full-length MCAT practice tests. There are three important reasons to take practice tests: Figure out what content you need to review Build up the endurance to maintain focus throughout the entire exam Reduce testing anxiety The last reason is a big one. The MCAT can […]
Scratch Paper on the MCAT
Scratch paper on the MCAT may seem like a trivial point, but is actually a very important component to doing well. Unlike most standardized exams you may have taken up to this point, the MCAT is both computerized and also has some very stringent security measures. As a result, scratch paper on the MCAT also […]
When to Take the MCAT?
Pre-medical students know that they need to take the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) at some point before applying to medical school. Logically, students then ask the question, “When should I take the MCAT?” This is a great question that all students will need to answer at some point. Unfortunately, there is no right answer […]
Last Minute MCAT Tips
Whether or not you wait until the last minute to do everything, last minute MCAT tips are important when you’re down to the wire and want to score well.