MCAT: Medical College Admissions Test
Understand the MCAT and prepare for it with these resources.
MCAT Primer
Planning on applying to medical school? Don't miss this resource on the MCAT!
Planning on applying to medical school? Don't miss this resource on the MCAT!
MCAT Writing Sample
Think the MCAT Writing Sample is a joke? It's more important than you think.
Think the MCAT Writing Sample is a joke? It's more important than you think.
MCAT: Sample Questions for the Writing Section
Part 2 of this MCAT feature discusses how to approach a sample essay.
Part 2 of this MCAT feature discusses how to approach a sample essay.
The Recipe for MCAT Success
Advice for preparing for the MCAT - as well as how to deal with test day.
Advice for preparing for the MCAT - as well as how to deal with test day.
MCAT Regulations and Procedures
AAMC's overview of the MCAT standardization procedures.
AAMC's overview of the MCAT standardization procedures.
Some Thoughts About the MCAT
So how important is the MCAT to your medical school application? Get the perspective of an admissions expert.
So how important is the MCAT to your medical school application? Get the perspective of an admissions expert.
Questions to Ask when Choosing a Prep Course
Make sure that you get the preparation that you need for the MCAT (and don't get scammed). Check out these essential questions to ask before enrolling in an MCAT prep course.
Make sure that you get the preparation that you need for the MCAT (and don't get scammed). Check out these essential questions to ask before enrolling in an MCAT prep course.
August or April MCAT?
So when should you take the MCAT?
So when should you take the MCAT?
"Healthy" Medical School Admissions without the MCAT
Will admissions committees accept you to medical school without considering MCAT scores? It's rare, but possible. Read on.
Will admissions committees accept you to medical school without considering MCAT scores? It's rare, but possible. Read on.
Frequently Asked Questions
Important MCAT information from the American Association of Medical Colleges
Important MCAT information from the American Association of Medical Colleges
MCAT Info
What is the MCAT and how do you prepare? These pages from the Student Doctor Network will fill you in.
What is the MCAT and how do you prepare? These pages from the Student Doctor Network will fill you in.