Scheduling an MCAT® Exam with Accommodations

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Scheduling your exam with approved accommodations is a 2-step process. Pearson VUE staff provides personalized service to help you schedule your appointment after your accommodations have been approved by the MCAT® Accommodations team. 

Start by reviewing application submission dates! Your accommodations must be approved and you must have a scheduling request submitted to Pearson VUE at least 15 days before your exam. Submit your application early.

2-Step Scheduling Process

Step #1: Fill out your registration information:

  • Sign into the MCAT Registration System and complete the Registration tabs; Personal Info, Biographic Info, Background, Terms, and Release of Personal Information. You can do this before you submit your application and receive your determination letter. 

Step #2: Contact Pearson VUE

  • You must be approved for accommodations before calling to schedule with accommodations.
  • You must call Pearson VUE no less than fifteen (15) days prior to your desired testing date to schedule your exam with accommodations. 
    • 1-800-466-0450, Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. CT (excluding holidays).
    • Please do not contact local test centers for accommodations scheduling information.

You have the option to schedule a standard exam online in the MCAT Registration System before you contact Pearson VUE. Keep in mind that if you schedule a standard appointment online, it is not guaranteed that the selected appointment will be able to support the delivery of your approved accommodations. Pearson VUE may need to change your appointment location or exam date to provide all your approved accommodations.

Cancellations and Rescheduling 
Once your exam has been scheduled with your approved accommodations, you will not be able to cancel or reschedule your exam online. If you wish to reschedule or cancel your appointment, please contact Pearson VUE. All standard MCAT scheduling deadlines and fees will apply unless you have been approved for AAMC Fee Assistance.

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Contact MCAT Accommodations Services

Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET

202-828-0600
Pearson VUE Accommodations Scheduling

Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. ET (excluding holidays) 

1-800-466-0450
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Privacy

All documentation submitted in support of your request for accommodations is confidential.

To protect the applicant, MCAT Accommodation Services will not accept inquiries from third parties regarding an applicant or their application request, unless specifically authorized to do so. Applicants can locate and submit the "Authorization to Release Health Information Pertaining to MCAT Accommodations" form in the MCAT Accommodations application system under “Submit Service Requests.” MCAT Accommodation Services will not release any part of the documentation unless compelled by legal process, except for the purpose of determining eligibility for MCAT testing accommodations.

In addition to the statements made above, any personal information provided to MCAT Accommodation Services will be handled in accordance with the AAMC Privacy Statement