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MCAT Test Dates & Score Release for 2024

There are 30 different MCAT test dates offered in 2024. It is important to register early so you can ensure you get your desired testing date and time.

Review the different dates, registration deadlines, and score release dates in the table below. For help preparing, take our MCAT practice test.

2024 MCAT Test Dates & Score Release

Date60-Day Deadline30-Day Deadline10-Day DeadlineScore Release Date
Friday, January 12, 2024Monday, November 13, 2023Wednesday, December 13, 2023Tuesday, January 2, 2024Tuesday, February 13, 2024
Saturday, January 13, 2024Tuesday, November 14, 2023Thursday, December 14, 2023Tuesday, January 2, 2024Tuesday, February 13, 2024
Thursday, January 18, 2024Sunday, November 19, 2023Tuesday, December 19, 2023Monday, January 8, 2024Tuesday, February 20, 2024
Friday, January 26, 2024Monday, November 27, 2023Wednesday, December 27, 2023Tuesday, January 16, 2024Friday, March 1, 2024
Saturday, March 9, 2024Tuesday, January 9, 2024Thursday, February 8, 2024Wednesday, February 28, 2024Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Friday, March 22, 2024Monday, January 22, 2024Wednesday, February 21, 2024Tuesday, March 12, 2024Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Friday, April 12, 2024Monday, February 12, 2024Wednesday, March 13, 2024Tuesday, April 2, 2024Tuesday, May 14, 2024
Saturday, April 13, 2024Tuesday, February 13, 2024Thursday, March 14, 2024Wednesday, April 3, 2024Tuesday, May 14, 2024
Friday, April 26, 2024Monday, February 26, 2024Wednesday, March 27, 2024Tuesday, April 16, 2024Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Saturday, April 27, 2024Tuesday, February 27, 2024Thursday, March 28, 2024Wednesday, April 17, 2024Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Saturday, May 4, 2024Tuesday, March 5, 2024Thursday, April 4, 2024Wednesday, April 24, 2024Tuesday, June 4, 2024
Friday, May 10, 2024Monday, March 11, 2024Wednesday, April 10, 2024Tuesday, April 30, 2024Tuesday, June 11, 2024
Saturday, May 11, 2024Tuesday, March 12, 2024Thursday, April 11, 2024Wednesday, May 1, 2024Tuesday, June 11, 2024
Thursday, May 16, 2024Sunday, March 17, 2024Tuesday, April 16, 2024Monday, May 6, 2024Tuesday, June 18, 2024
Friday, May 24, 2024Monday, March 25, 2024Wednesday, April 24, 2024Tuesday, May 14, 2024Tuesday, June 25, 2024
Saturday, June 1, 2024Tuesday, April 2, 2024Thursday, May 2, 2024Wednesday, May 22, 2024Tuesday, July 2, 2024
Friday, June 14, 2024Monday, April 15, 2024Wednesday, May 15, 2024Tuesday, June 4, 2024Tuesday, July 16, 2024
Saturday, June 15, 2024Tuesday, April 16, 2024Thursday, May 16, 2024Wednesday, June 5, 2024Tuesday, July 16, 2024
Saturday, June 22, 2024Tuesday, April 23, 2024Thursday, May 23, 2024Wednesday, June 12, 2024Tuesday, July 23, 2024
Thursday, June 27, 2024Sunday, April 28, 2024Tuesday, May 28, 2024Monday, June 17, 2024Tuesday, July 30, 2024
Saturday, July 13, 2024Tuesday, May 14, 2024Thursday, June 13, 2024Wednesday, July 3, 2024Tuesday, August 13, 2024
Friday, July 26, 2024Monday, May 27, 2024Wednesday, June 26, 2024Tuesday, July 16, 2024Tuesday, August 27, 2024
Friday, August 2, 2024Monday, June 3, 2024Wednesday, July 3, 2024Tuesday, July 23, 2024Wednesday, September 4, 2024
Saturday, August 17, 2024Tuesday, June 18, 2024Thursday, July 18, 2024Wednesday, August 7, 2024Tuesday, September 17, 2024
Friday, August 23, 2024Monday, June 24, 2024Wednesday, July 24, 2024Tuesday, August 13, 2024Tuesday, September 24, 2024
Saturday, August 24, 2024Tuesday, June 25, 2024Thursday, July 25, 2024Wednesday, August 14, 2024Tuesday, September 24, 2024
Thursday, September 5, 2024Sunday, July 7, 2024Tuesday, August 6, 2024Monday, August 26, 2024Tuesday, October 8, 2024
Friday, September 6, 2024Monday, July 8, 2024Wednesday, August 7, 2024Tuesday, August 27, 2024Tuesday, October 8, 2024
Friday, September 13, 2024Monday, July 15, 2024Wednesday, August 14, 2024Tuesday, September 3, 2024Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Saturday, September 14, 2024Tuesday, July 16, 2024Thursday, August 15, 2024Wednesday, September 4, 2024Tuesday, October 15, 2024

The MCAT schedule is fairly similar each year. Registration for January, March, April, May, and June MCAT exam dates will open on October 24th, 2023.

Registration for July, August, and September dates will open in February 2024. Each exam will start at 8:00am, unless stated otherwise.

MCAT Score Release Information

When taking this exam, there will be a set MCAT score release date. One nice thing about the MCAT is that you will know the exact score release date.

In general, you can expect your score to be released about 30 days following your exam on a Tuesday or Wednesday by 5:00pm EST.

Review the complete table above for specific MCAT score release dates.

MCAT Registration Dates Information

When considering MCAT registration dates, it is important to remember that there are 3 different deadlines for each MCAT test date. Those deadlines are:

  • 60-Day Deadline
  • 30-Day Deadline
  • 10-Day Deadline

Registration for the MCAT can take place earlier than 60 days. Registration for January-June 2024 MCAT dates opens on October 24th, 2023. Registrations for July-September MCAT dates opens February 2024.

The standard registration fee is $335, regardless of when you schedule (as long as it is 10 days before). The biggest difference between these deadlines is the fee you are charged when you change your test date or testing center.

Standard Change FeesDate or Test Center Reschedule FeeCancellation Refund
60 or More Days Before Exam$50$165
30-59 Days Before Exam$100$165
10-29 Days Before Exam$200$0

No changes are allowed less than 10 days before the exam. All deadlines are at 11:59 p.m. local test center time.

If you already have a testing date and want to study, take our free MCAT practice test.

How to Register for the MCAT

According to the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), “you are eligible to take the MCAT exam if you are planning to apply to a health professions school.”

To register for the MCAT, follow these steps:

  1. Create an account on the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) website before registration opens.
  2. Keep track of your username, password, and security questions.
  3. Provide the personal information needed, ensuring that the data you provide matches the government-issued ID you intend to use as identification on the day of your test.
  4. Remember that after you’ve filled out all the personal info, you’ll be allowed to register for a test date and pick your preferred location.
  5. Click on “Find Seat” to see what’s available at your chosen location.
  6. If there are seats available, you can register for that test date. If not, search for other locations until you find an open seat.
  7. Keep in mind that you’ll need your credit card information to pay the registration fee. The standard registration fee is $335.

MCAT Test Locations

There are test locations for the MCAT in every U.S. state and Canadian province. Check here to find your test location.

Choosing Your MCAT Test Date

When you take the MCAT depends on a few different factors, which you can determine by asking yourself some questions:

  • Are you planning to apply for med school after your fourth year of college, or are you planning on taking a gap year?
  • How much preparation time do you think you’ll need?
  • Have you completed all the courses that will be on the MCAT?

Ideally, you should choose a date that allows you to have plenty of time to study. You’ll also need to determine when the MCAT score release date is so you can submit your score early in the medical school application process.

If you take the MCAT the spring of your junior year, you’ll have time to retake the MCAT in the summer or following fall, if necessary.

The most important thing when choosing a testing date in ensuring you give yourself enough time to study and that the score release date is before your medical school application is due.

Frequently Asked Questions

The MCAT score release date is typically 1 month after the MCAT test date. These dates are set before the exam and can be found in our table above.

Registration for January, March, April, May, and June MCAT exam dates will open on October 24th, 2023.

Registration for July, August, and September dates will open in February of 2024.

The MCAT will be given out 30 times in 2024. You can view the specific MCAT dates in the above table.

You will be able to take the MCAT up to 3 times in one calendar year and up to 4 times across two calendar years.

You can change your testing date. However, there will be a fee to do this. We have listed all of those fees in the table above.

You will not be allowed to change your date with less than 10 days before your exam.

You can cancel your test date. If you cancel 30 or more days before your exam, you will receive a refund of $165.

If you cancel with less than 30 days before your exam, you will not receive any sort of refund.

The best month to take the MCAT will depend on your specific situation.

The 2 biggest things to consider are:

  1. Making sure you give yourself enough time to study.
  2. Making sure your scores will be released before your medical school application is due.
Jordan Bilezikian
Dr. Jordan Bilezikian has his Doctor of Medicine from Florida State and is our MCAT expert.