October Registration Opening for January Through June MCAT® Dates

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Scheduling for January through June 2025 test dates will begin on Wednesday, October 2 at 11 a.m. ET.

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We are offering advance scheduling for examinees who have received approved accommodations. If you have approved accommodations, you will receive more information in September.

Getting Ready for October Registration 

  1. Fill out the first five tabs in the MCAT® Registration System before opening day on October 2.
  2. Watch a brief video on the MCAT Registration System to learn more. 
  3. Review the 2025 MCAT testing calendars.
  4. Read these top 10 tips for registration
  5. Watch the recording of the 2025 MCAT Testing Year Update for Examinees in the webinars section of the Premed Resources collection to learn more about updates to the 2025 MCAT testing year, registration process, and MCAT preparation resources to help you get ready for the exam. 

Reminder: There is no advantage to logging into the registration system more than 10 minutes before scheduling begins. Beginning at 11 a.m. ET, anyone who has logged in by 10:50 a.m. ET is randomly assigned a place in line to register. If you log in after 10:50 a.m. ET, you are placed at the end of the line. Watch a brief video on how the Waiting Room works.

If you're not ready to schedule your exam yet, the MCAT Registration System remains open for scheduling for available dates after October 2.

Additional Information 

AAMC Fee Assistance Program: If you are interested in applying, please submit your materials at least five business days before the registration opening.  You must be approved for the benefits before taking advantage of the discounted registration fee. Learn more about the program to start gathering the information you need to submit your application early

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