What Time are the MCAT Scores Released? [2020 MCAT Score Releases]

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You’ve taken your MCAT and now the waiting begins. What time are MCAT score released? How many days does it take to get my scores back? These are questions every MCAT test taker has had before you as well as every test taker will have after you. Thankfully, the waiting is not that long (depending on who you ask.) The MCAT score release takes place in about 30-35 days after the test and can be found on the AAMC official website.

All MCAT score releases take place by 5PM ET on the scheduled date of the score release.

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MCAT Score Release Chart for 2020:

MCAT Score Release Chart for 2019:

Related: Understanding Your Medical School Application for 2019

MCAT Score Release Chart for 2018:

Keep in mind that medical schools have a range of deadlines, so knowing your MCAT score release date is imperative to get them to admissions officers in time for review. Future years should follow a very similar schedule. Due to the MCAT score release delay, it’s important for you to take the MCAT by May if your intention is to be among the first applications to your top medical schools. Taking an exam later than May means that your test scores will be sent to medical schools after those who took it during May. As an example, if you took the MCAT on June 1st,  then the earliest this application can be reviewed is July 3rd. Med school admissions experts recommend submitting your application as early as possible, as applications that are submitted during the first cycle have an earlier chance of being reviewed and of acceptance! Read more on when to take the MCAT. 

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Medical School Admissions

Your primary med school application is the initial screening of applicants and only part of it consists of your MCAT score. Here’s what you’re going to need when submitting a full primary application:

• undergraduate transcripts
• MCAT scores
• information about meaningful activities or experiences
• a short personal statement
• letters of recommendation

Volunteering is a huge way to stand apart in your med school application. Read our article how many hours is enough for med school to find out how to submit a competitive application.

Wondering about registration deadlines as well as fees? Check out our official MCAT Test Dates Guide.

Read more about MCAT scores:

Guide to the MCAT Score Conversion

What is a Perfect MCAT Score