MCAT® Exam with Accommodations FAQ

The Accommodations Application System is a web-based application system that allows examinees seeking testing accommodations for the MCAT and/or PREview exams to apply, submit, and track the status of their applications. Accommodation-related service requests (e.g., third party authorization form, waiver form) can also be found and submitted in the Accommodations Application System.

You can view your application’s current status and history by logging into the Accommodations Application System. You will receive an email notification when there has been an update to the status of your application. 

Yes, you will be able to view your uploaded documents after you submit your application by signing into the Accommodations Application System and opening your application. While you will be able to view submitted documents, files will not be retained indefinitely. Your accommodation application history, documentation, and determination letters are maintained in our application system for five years from the date of your most recent determination. Therefore, we highly recommend you retain a copy for your own records, including a copy of your determination letter. Documentation submitted in support of your request for accommodations will not be returned.

Please be aware, once documents are submitted in the Accommodations Application System and you have received a determination on your application, you will not be able to change or remove them.

The Accommodations Application System accepts PDF, PNG, JPEG, JPG, and TXT files. The file name length should not exceed 50 characters and file size should not exceed 25MB. Please be sure to review your documentation prior to uploading for viewing issues, such as passwords or automatic scrolling.

If you need to add additional documentation or make a change to your application or you no longer wish for your application to be considered, you now have the option to withdraw your application online. To do so, simply sign into the Accommodations Application System and select the Withdraw action (by hovering over the three dots) for the application you would like withdrawn. After confirming your wish to withdraw, you will be redirected back to the dashboard where you will select the Edit & Resubmit action. Make the desired changes to your application and/or upload any additional documentation.

Please note that withdrawing and resubmitting your application restarts the application review timeline.

Changes to the type of application you are submitting (e.g., changing an application from an extension to a reconsideration application) can be made prior to receiving a determination on that request. If you would like to change the application type for an application you have not yet submitted, you will need to first submit the application and then withdraw the application to change the type. If you have already submitted the application, withdraw the application and change the application type. Please note that if you have received a previous incomplete determination on your application, you will not be able to change the application type and you should reach out to accommodations@aamc.org for guidance on next steps.

Yes, applications for MCAT and PREview programs can be submitted simultaneously or at different times. However, you can only have one open application at a time. For example, if you have an active, submitted MCAT accommodation application in progress, you may submit a PREview application after receiving a determination on your application for accommodations on the MCAT exam.

For example, if you submit an application for MCAT accommodations without selecting PREview, you are not able to start a second application for PREview while your MCAT application is still in progress.

When deciding to apply simultaneously or at different times, make sure you understand the review cycles and application and scheduling timeframes for both the MCAT and PREview exams, to ensure you apply and receive a determination in time for your preferred exam date.

If you have any questions about this process, please contact us at accommodations@aamc.org.