MCAT Test Dates and MCAT Score Release Dates [2022]

The Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) is the standardized exam required for admission to medical schools in the United States and Canada. Since the MCAT requires a lot of studying, it is important to know the MCAT test dates.

In addition to knowing the MCAT exam dates, it is also important to know the MCAT registration dates and MCAT score release dates. Knowing and keeping track of all these different dates will help ensure you have a smooth study process and are prepared for your exam.

The Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) has announced that there will be 30 MCAT test dates for 2022.

Summary: Review MCAT dates, MCAT registration dates, and MCAT score release dates below. For help studying, consider a MCAT prep course.

MCAT Test Dates 2022

There are a total of 30 MCAT dates in 2022. Many months have 4 MCAT exam dates including January, April, May, August, and September. June offers the most MCAT dates with a total of 5 different options.

The last date to take the MCAT in 2022 is September 10. If you miss this date, you will need to wait until the next testing period starts (usually in mid-January).

The standard start time for the exam is 8:00 a.m. The MCAT exam dates listed above with an * indicate that two testing sessions are offered – one at 7:30 a.m. and one at 3:00 p.m.

If you want to start your preparation, consider using our MCAT practice questions.

Registration for 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 $325.

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MCAT Registration Dates

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

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

With that being said, registration for the MCAT can take place earlier than 60 days. Registration for January-June 2022 MCAT dates opens on October 13, 2021. Registrations for July-September MCAT dates opens February 2022.

The standard registration fee is $325, 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 MCAT test date or testing center.

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

You can review the exact MCAT registration dates in the table above. Make sure you give yourself enough time as many students are unaware of how hard the MCAT is.

MCAT Score Release Dates

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. You can view specific MCAT score release dates in the above table.

In general, you can expect your score to be released about 1 month after your MCAT test date. If there are 2 tests on back-to-back days, the scores are generally released on the same date. Scores are released by 5:00 p.m. ET on the scheduled date.

MCAT Schedule

The MCAT is a 7.5-hour, computer-based test with the reputation of being one of the most challenging standardized tests.

View the typical MCAT schedule you should expect below. You can expect for this exam to take up most of you day.

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.

What is the Best Month to Take the MCAT?

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. Learn more about how to get into medical school.

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.

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