LibGuides: Test Prep: MCAT

What is the MCAT?

Who takes the MCAT? Anyone interested in studying

Podiatric Medicine
Allopathic Medicine
Osteopathic Medicine
Veterinary Medicine

When should I sign up to take the MCAT? AAMC recommends test takers register at least 60 days prior to their selected testing date. You can see the list of available dates and register at the MCAT scheduling and registration system.

What is on the MCAT? There are sections that cover:

Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems
Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems
Psychological, Social, and Biological Foundations of Behavior
Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills

Source: https://www.gograd.org/mcat-guidebook/

Free Online Resources

Medical School First Stop: MCAT Prep, Updates & Tips to Help You Succeed
This guide has information on the test pricing for the MCAT and covers the basics and test structure.
Taking the MCAT Exam
Information about taking the MCAT from the AAMC, the group that oversees the MCAT.
Official MCAT practice test
Allows test takers to simulate the MCAT testing experience with questions written by the official developers of MCAT. Includes 230 practice questions.