Dr. Jordan Bilezikian By: Dr. Jordan Bilezikian
MCAT Test Dates

The MCAT is a high stakes exam that requires a lot of studying. Knowing the various MCAT test dates will help you plan accordingly and be prepared on your test date.

In addition to knowing the dates of the exam, you should also be aware of the MCAT registration dates and the MCAT score release dates.

The Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) has announced that there will be 30 MCAT test dates for 2023.

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

MCAT Dates 2023 60 Day Deadline 30 Day Deadline 10 Day Deadline MCAT Score Release Dates
January 13, 2023 November 14, 2022 December 14, 2022 January 3, 2023 February 14, 2023
January 14, 2023 November 15, 2022 December 15, 2022 January 4, 2023 February 14, 2023
January 19, 2023 November 20, 2022 December 20, 2022 January 9, 2022 February 21, 2022
January 27, 2023 November 28, 2022 December 28, 2022 January 17, 2023 March 3, 2023
March 11, 2023 January 10, 2023 February 9, 2023 March 1, 2023 April 11, 2023
March 24, 2023 January 23, 2023 February 22, 2023 March 14, 2023 April 25, 2023
April 14, 2023 February 13, 2023 March 15, 2023 April 4, 2023 May 16, 2023
April 5, 2023 February 14, 2023 March 16, 2023 April 5, 2023 May 16, 2023
April 28, 2023 February 27, 2023 March 29, 2023 April 18, 2023 May 31, 2023
April 29, 2023 February 28, 2023 March 30, 2023 April 19, 2023 May 31, 2023
May 12, 2023 March 13, 2023 April 12, 2023 May 2, 2023 June 13, 2023
May 13, 2023 March 14, 2023 April 13, 2023 May 3, 2023 June 13, 2023
May 18, 2023 March 19, 2023 April 18, 2023 May 8, 2023 June 21, 2023
May 26, 2023 March 27, 2023 April 26, 2023 May 16, 2023 June 27, 2023
June 3, 2023 April 4, 2023 May 4, 2023 May 24, 2023 July 6, 2023
June 16, 2023 April 17, 2023 May 17, 2023 June 6, 2023 July 18, 2023
June 17, 2023 April 18, 2023 May 18, 2023 June 7, 2023 July 18, 2023
June 23, 2023 April 24, 2023 May 24, 2023 June 13, 2023 July 25, 2023
June 24, 2023 April 25, 2023 May 25, 2023 June 14, 2023 July 25, 2023
June 29, 2023 April 30, 2023 May 30, 2023 June 19, 2023 July 31, 2023
July 15, 2023 May 16, 2023 June 15, 2023 July 5, 2023 August 15, 2023
July 28, 2023 May 29, 2023 June 28, 2023 July 18, 2023 August 29, 2023
August 4, 2023 June 5, 2023 July 5, 2023 July 25, 2023 September 6, 2023
August 19, 2023 June 20, 2023 July 20, 2023 August 9, 2023 September 19, 2023
August 25, 2023** June 26, 2023 July 26, 2023 August 15, 2023 September 26, 2023
August 26, 2023 June 27, 2023 July 27, 2023 August 16, 2023 September 26, 2023
August 31, 2023 July 2, 2023 August 1, 2023 August 21, 2023 Octopber 3, 2023
September 1, 2023** July 3, 2023 August 2, 2023 August 22, 2023 October 3, 2023
September 8, 2023** July 10, 2023 Augusut 19, 2023 August 29, 2023 October 13, 2023
September 9, 2023 July 11, 2023 August 10, 2023 August 30, 2023 October 13, 2023

There are a total of 30 MCAT dates in 2023. 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 2023 is September 9. If you miss this date, you will need to wait until the next testing period starts (usually in mid-January).

Here is additional information from the official site.

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.

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.

Register for the MCAT

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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 2023 MCAT dates opens on November 14, 2022. Registrations for July-September MCAT dates opens February 2023.

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.

Standard Change Fees Date or Test Center Reschedule Fee Cancellation Refund
60 or More Days Before Exam $50 $160
30-59 Days Before Exam $100 $160
10-29 Days Before Exam $200 $0

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.

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.

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 Section Time
Examinee Agreement 8 minutes
Tutorial (optional) 10 minutes
Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems 95 minutes
Break (optional) 10 minutes
Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills 90 minutes
Mid-Exam Break (optional) 30 minutes
Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems 95 minutes
Break (optional) 10 minutes
Psychological, Social, and Biological Foundations of Behavior 95 minutes
Void Question 5 minutes
Satisfaction Survey (optional) 5 minutes
Total Content Time 6 hours, 15 minutes
Total Seated Time Approximately 7 hours, 33 minutes

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

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.

When do MCAT scores come out?

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.

When can I register for the 2023 MCAT?

Registration for 2023 MCAT test dates will open October 13, 2022. The last MCAT test date for 2023 is September 9, 2023. View our table above for a complete list of every MCAT date.

How many times is the MCAT conducted in a year?

The MCAT will be given out 30 times in 2023. You can view the specific MCAT dates in the above table.