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MCAT Test

If you want to enroll in medical school, you will need to do well on the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT). The MCAT test is an internationally recognized standard for judging a person’s readiness for medical school, and all medical colleges use MCAT test scores as part of their admission process. Most schools will not accept MCAT scores that are more than three years old, so if you took the MCAT in the past, you may need to take it again for admissions.

What does the MCAT test cover? The MCAT is a standardized, multiple-choice examination designed to assess your problem solving, critical thinking, writing skills, and knowledge of science concepts and principles required for the study of medicine.

What are the sections of the MCAT test? Your scores will reflect your performance in these sections: Verbal Reasoning, Physical Sciences, Writing Sample, and Biological Sciences. For each multiple choice section, your raw scores will reflect your correct answers. Your raw score on the Writing Sample is determined by adding the scores you receive on each of the two responses you write.

How can I prepare for the exam? If you plan to go to medical school, you have likely completed rigorous undergraduate course work in science, social science, math, and the humanities. These courses go a long way in preparing you for the MCAT test; if you have paid attention in class, you will find it easier to recall information for the exam. You should also plan to study regularly for the MCAT in the months preceding your test date. An MCAT study guide will provide sample questions, practice tests, and test-taking strategies.

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