Medical College Admission Test (MCAT)
How does the AAMC structure content?
The AAMC categorizes the content tested on the MCAT into Content Categories, nested under Foundational Concepts.
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Foundational Concepts 1-3
• Biochemistry: 25%
• Biology: 65%
• General chemistry: 5%
• Organic chemistry: 5%
Foundational Concepts 4-5
• Biochemistry: 25%
• Biology: 5%
• General chemistry: 30%
• Organic chemistry: 15%
• Physics: 25%
Foundational Concepts 6-10
• Psychology: 65%
• Sociology: 30%
• Biology: 5%
• Foundations of Comprehension: 30%
• Reasoning Within the Text: 30%
• Reasoning Beyond the Text: 40%
• Humanities: 50%
• Social Sciences, 50%
What is the Timing for the MCAT Exam?
The MCAT is administered over the course of 7.5 hours and includes four 90-95 minute sections with optional 10-30 minute long breaks between at a qualified Pearson Testing Center.
Timing and Section Breakdown
Timing and Section Breakdown
How is the MCAT Scored?
The score on each section of the MCAT ranges between 118 to 132, with a cumulative exam score between 472 to 528, and a median of 500. The number of questions. The average score of admitted MD students is 512, and that of admitted DO students is 503
Cumulative Percentile Ranks in Effect May 1, 2024 - April 30, 2025
Cumulative Percentile Ranks in Effect May 1, 2024 - April 30, 2025
| Total Score | Percentile Rank |
|---|---|
| 472 - 490 | < 1% - 20% |
| 491 - 500 | 22% - 48% |
| 501 - 511 | 51% - 82% |
| 512 - 528 | 84% - 100% |
Section Percentile Ranks in Effect May 1, 2024 - April 30, 2025
Section Percentile Ranks in Effect May 1, 2024 - April 30, 2025
How can I prepare for the MCAT?
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