Prospective medical students anticipating taking the new MCAT can look at the following sample questions and explanations to help prepare for the new test's stronger focus on biology and biochemistry.

The seven days before your MCAT test date can be an anxiety-provoking time. Many students attempt to frantically review the full scope of material they have studied in preparation for the exam, while ...

Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Future pre-med students preparing for the Medical College Admission Test will have to study a ...

Starting in April 2015, the Association of American Medical Colleges will administer a new Medical College Admission Test with changes that have stirred up questions and concerns among premedical ...

The MCAT plays a significant role in the medical school admissions process, and scoring well is paramount for acceptance to selective programs. Though it is possible to sit for the MCAT more than once ...

Med school admissions experts say premeds who have received good grades in college shouldn't assume that they can easily achieve a high score on the Medical College Admission Test, or MCAT. The MCAT ...

More than 88,000 people took the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT for short) at least once in 2020. Almost all medical schools in the U.S. require students to submit exam scores from this ...

The MCAT, a dreaded step aspiring physicians must take when applying to medical school, may present a new challenge for the Class of 2016. The Association of American Medical Colleges recently ...

Recently proposed changes to the MCAT could result in a longer and more comprehensive version of the test, to be released in 2015. Among the recommended changes are the redivision of the test into ...

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Choosing the optimal date for the MCAT requires weighing study plans, application deadlines, prerequisites and more. With so much to consider, it’s important to choose a test date that aligns with ...