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This article is from the Medical Education FAQ, by eric@wilkinson.com (Eric P. Wilkinson, M.D.)with numerous contributions by others.

2.1) What is the MCAT?

The Medical College Admissions Test, or MCAT, is the standardized
admissions test required by nearly all U.S. medical schools (some
combined BS/MD programs that accept students directly from high
school do not require the MCAT). The test consists of four
sections: Verbal Reasoning (scored 1-15), Physicial Sciences (scored
1-15), Biological Sciences (scored 1-15), and an essay section
(scored J-T, with T being the highest). The test takes one long
Saturday to complete and is offered twice a year, usually in mid
April and in late August. Official information about the MCAT,
including registration information, may be obtained online from the
Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), at
<http://www.aamc.org/students/mcat/start.htm>.

 

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