MCAT (Medical College Admission Test)

The Medical College Admission Test® (MCAT®) is a standardized, multiple-choice examination designed to assess your problem solving, critical thinking, and knowledge of natural, behavioral, and social science concepts and principles prerequisite to the study of medicine.

In April 2015, the AAMC launched an updated version of the MCAT exam. Scores are reported in four sections:

• • Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems
  • Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems
  • Psychological, Social, and Biological Foundations of Behavior
  • Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills

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

Please see BA/MD Handbook for MCAT Testing and Score Policy

*Above taken from the AAMC's 2013 MCAT Essentials Guide and AAMC MCAT2015 information page.