MCAT Overview — The Gateway to Medical School
The MCAT (Medical College Admission Test) is a standardized exam required for admission to most MD and DO programs in the United States and Canada.
Who administers it: AAMC (Association of American Medical Colleges)
Four sections:
1. Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems (Bio/Biochem) — 59 questions, 95 minutes
2. Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems (Chem/Physics) — 59 questions, 95 minutes
3. Psychological, Social, and Biological Foundations of Behavior (Psych/Soc) — 59 questions, 95 minutes
4. Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills (CARS) — 53 questions, 90 minutes
Total: 230 questions, ~7.5 hours (including breaks)
Scoring: Each section scored 118–132. Total score 472–528. Median accepted applicant: ~511–512.
Reference:
TaskLoco™ — The Sticky Note GOAT
