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Get ready to take the MCAT® Exam
Ask yourself three questions to help you decide when to test.
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The Medical College Admission Test® (MCAT®) assesses your knowledge of natural and social sciences concepts and your critical thinking and scientific problem-solving skills required to begin the study of medicine. Learn more about what’s tested on the MCAT exam.
Register for the MCAT Exam
Access the MCAT Registration System to register and schedule your MCAT exam.
What's New
2027 MCAT Registration
Registration for all January-September 2027 MCAT exam dates will open October 20-22, by testing center location.
MCAT Testing Year Update Webinar
Join the AAMC MCAT team on Tuesday, October 6 to learn about updates to the 2027 MCAT testing year and registration process.
Receive Email Updates for the 2027 Testing Year
Planning to take the MCAT exam? Sign up to receive information about registration, preparation, and testing updates throughout the year.
Prepare for and Take the MCAT Exam
Preparing for the MCAT exam takes time, dedication, and a plan. The AAMC has resources and practice products to help you no matter where you are in the preparation process.
The MCAT exam is offered multiple times a year from January and March through September at hundreds of test sites in the United States, Canada, and around the world.
If you have a disability or medical condition that you believe requires an adjustment to standard testing conditions, we encourage you to apply for accommodated testing.
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Part of being as confident and prepared as possible to take your MCAT exam is knowing what to expect and what is expected of you at the testing center.
Learn more about your scores, or view them by logging into the Score Reporting System.
Get answers to your questions about MCAT registration, scores, and more.