Testing Attempt Limits

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Examinees who opt to test more than once must adhere to the following restrictions:

  • You may hold only one MCAT exam appointment at a time. 
  • You may attempt the exam no more than three times in a testing year.
  • You may attempt the exam no more than four times over two consecutive testing years. 
  • You may attempt the exam no more than seven times in your lifetime (beginning with the April 2015 test dates).

The AAMC may consider appeals of these testing limits and request additional relevant information or documentation as part of the appeals process. Approval is at the AAMC’s sole discretion. The AAMC will not consider more than one appeal in a test year.

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