Entrance Exams
The MCAT is a critical component of your application to medical school. Preparing requires a significant investment of time and resources (3 - 6 months) - plan accordingly.
The MCAT should ideally be taken soon after completing the courses whose content are included on the exam. For those planning to incorporate one to two growth years before starting medical school, the ideal MCAT timing is in the summer between junior and senior years, if the relevant courses are completed by then.
Medical College Admission Test
The Medical College Admisstion Test (MCAT) is a 7+ hour computer-based, standardized multiple-choice exam administered by the AAMC at a testing center. It is comprised of 4 sub-tests that are designed to assess your specific content knowledge as well as problem solving and critical thinking skills.