Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) Tips & Advice | American …
Mar 8, 2024 · The Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) is a standardized medical admission test that is a key prerequisite for students applying to medical school. The MCAT specifically …
The MCAT is not just another standardized exam. Here’s why.
Mar 8, 2024 · The MCAT, however, is a totally different animal than any other exam a student has taken to date. “While the SAT and ACT exams test the reading, writing, and quantitative skills …
When should you take the MCAT? It’s a key question for pre-med …
Mar 8, 2024 · “Students should never take the MCAT solely because they built out a timeline of when they want to attend medical school,” said Minasi, senior director of pre-health programs …
What premeds need to know about the 2021 MCAT testing cycle
Nov 5, 2020 · The COVID-19 pandemic has led to significant changes to the 2020 Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) testing cycle, even resulting in temporary alterations to the …
COVID-19 means a shorter MCAT: What aspiring med students …
May 15, 2020 · The typical MCAT test-taker is given seven hours and 30 minutes of test-taking time. Under the abridged format, the exam’s seat time is five hours and 45 minutes. All the …
MCAT scores and medical school success: Do they correlate?
Mar 8, 2024 · The average MCAT score for students who matriculated to medical school in 2021–2022, according to the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), was 511.9. …
Medical Career Tests & Licenses - American Medical Association
Mar 17, 2025 · Tests like the MCAT are major milestones on your path toward a medical career. The AMA is your source for guidance on passing these crucial tests. Related Topics: …
Pre-med frequently asked questions - American Medical Association
Jan 4, 2025 · Applicants to medical school are required to take the MCAT. An applicant’s MCAT score is a significant factor in determining their chances of being admitted. Medical schools …
High-yield topics and the MCAT—what pre-meds should know
Mar 8, 2024 · Topics alone aren’t enough. "Students need to build a study plan that includes all of the scientific topics, with extra emphasis on the higher yield topics, but will also want to …
Thrive on the MCAT by following this advice
Dec 30, 2021 · Persistence, timing can matter. According to a survey of more than 15,000 matriculating first-year medical students conducted by the AAMC, about 30% took the MCAT …