MCAT Exam Delivery Disruptions

The AAMC and its test-delivery administrator, Pearson VUE, try to ensure all facilities are properly equipped and fully functional on test day to ensure exams are properly administered. On those rare occasions when we are unable to administer the exam as scheduled, it may be necessary for the AAMC to cancel or reschedule an exam to a new location or date based on availability.

If we cancel your exam on or before test day, or if you are unable to complete the exam after starting, we will notify you via email and provide a full refund of your base registration fee and return your testing attempt. To sit for the exam, you must schedule a new appointment, which is subject to availability. Remember that toward year's end, seats fill up and rescheduling may not be possible.

AAMC will not administer special makeup exams at the request of the examinee or reimburse or compensate for lost wages, travel costs or other ancillary expenses incurred as a result of a canceled or rescheduled MCAT exam. We will not reimburse or compensate examinees for any costs beyond the MCAT base registration fee. The AAMC is not responsible for missed application deadlines and will not expedite the release of scores due to a rescheduled or canceled appointment.

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