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.
Anxious to see your scores? Relax when you see how many times you can take the MCAT.
MCAT Score Release Chart for 2020:
| MCAT 2020 Test Date (Start at 8AM) | MCAT 2020 Score Release |
|---|---|
| Friday, January 17, 2020 | Tuesday, February 18, 2020 |
| Saturday, January 18, 2020 | Tuesday, February 18, 2020 |
| Thursday, January 23, 2020 | Tuesday, February 25, 2020 |
| Saturday, May 9, 2020 | Tuesday, June 9, 2020 |
| Friday, May 15, 2020 | Tuesday, June 16, 2020 |
| Saturday, May 16, 2020 | Tuesday, June 16, 2020 |
| Thursday, May 21, 2020 | Tuesday, June 23, 2020 |
| Friday, May 29, 2020 | Tuesday, June 30, 2020 |
| Friday, June 5, 2020 | Tuesday, July 7, 2020 |
| Friday, June 19, 2020 | Tuesday, July 21, 2020 |
| Saturday, June 20, 2020 | Tuesday, July 21, 2020 |
| Saturday, June 27, 2020 | Tuesday, July 28, 2020 |
| Tuesday, July 7, 2020 | Thursday, August 6, 2020 |
| Saturday, July 18, 2020 | Tuesday, August 18, 2020 |
| Thursday, July 23, 2020 | Tuesday, August 25, 2020 |
| Friday, July 31, 2020 | Tuesday, September 1, 2020 |
| Saturday, August 1, 2020 | Tuesday, September 1, 2020 |
| Friday, August 7, 2020 | Wednesday, September 9, 2020 |
| Saturday, August 8, 2020 | Wednesday, September 9, 2020 |
| Friday, August 14, 2020 | Tuesday, September 15, 2020 |
| Saturday, August 29, 2020 | Tuesday, September 29, 2020 |
| Thursday, September 3, 2020 | Tuesday, October 6, 2020 |
| Friday, September 4, 2020 | Tuesday, October 6, 2020 |
| Friday, September 11, 2020 | Tuesday, October 13, 2020 |
| Saturday, September 12, 2020 | Tuesday, October 13, 2020 |
MCAT Score Release Chart for 2019:
| 2019 MCAT Start Date (8AM Start) | Score Release Date (By 5PM EST) |
|---|---|
| Friday, January 18th, 2019 | Wednesday, February 20th, 2019 |
| Saturday, January 19th, 2019 | Wednesday, February 20th, 2019 |
| Thursday, January 24th, 2019 | Tuesday, February 26th, 2019 |
| Friday, March 15th, 2019 | Tuesday, April 16th, 2019 |
| Friday, March 29th, 2019 | Tuesday, April 30th, 2019 |
| Friday, April 5th, 2019 | Tuesday, May 7th, 2019 |
| Saturday, April 6th, 2019 | Tuesday, May 7th, 2019 |
| Saturday, April 13th, 2019 | Tuesday, May 14th, 2019 |
| Saturday, May 11th, 2019 | Tuesday, June 11th, 2019 |
| Saturday, May 18th, 2019 | Tuesday, June 18th, 2019 |
| Thursday, May 23rd, 2019 | Tuesday, June 25th, 2019 |
| Friday, May 24th, 2019 | Tuesday, June 25th, 2019 |
| Friday, May 31st, 2019 | Tuesday, July 2nd, 2019 |
| Saturday, June 1st, 2019 | Tuesday, July 2nd, 2019 |
| Saturday, June 15th, 2019 | Tuesday, July 16th, 2019 |
| Friday, June 28th, 2019 | Tuesday, July 30th, 2019 |
| Saturday, June 29th, 2019 | Tuesday, July 30th, 2019 |
| Wednesday, July 10th, 2019 | Tuesday, August 13th, 2019 |
| Saturday, July 13th, 2019 | Tuesday, August 13th, 2019 |
| Friday, July 19th, 2019 | Tuesday, August 20th, 2019 |
| Saturday, July 20th, 2019 | Tuesday, August 20th, |
| Saturday, August 2nd, 2019 | Wednesday, September 4th, 2019 |
| Saturday, August 3rd, 2019 | Wednesday, September 4th, 2019 |
| Friday, August 9th, 2019 | Tuesday, September 10th, 2019 |
| Saturday, August 17th, 2019 | Tuesday, September 17th, 2019 |
| Friday, August 30th, 2019 | Tuesday, October 1st, 2019 |
| Saturday, August 31st, 2019 | Tuesday, October 1st, 2019 |
| Friday, September 6th, 2019 | Tuesday, October 8th, 2019 |
| Friday, September 13th, 2019 | Tuesday, October 15th, 2019 |
| Saturday, September 14th, 2019 | Tuesday, October 15th, 2019 |
Related: Understanding Your Medical School Application for 2019
MCAT Score Release Chart for 2018:
| 2018 MCAT Test Date (8AM Start) | Score Release Date (by 5PM ET) |
|---|---|
| Friday, January 19th, 2018 | Friday, February 23rd, 2018 |
| Saturday, January 20th, 2018 | Friday, February 23rd, 2018 |
| Thursday, January 25th, 2018 | Tuesday, February 27th, 2018 |
| Saturday, March 24th, 2018 | Tuesday, May 1st, 2018 |
| Friday, April 6th, 2018 | Tuesday, May 8th, 2018 |
| Friday, April 20th, 2018 | Tuesday, May 22nd, 2018 |
| Saturday, April 21st, 2018 | Tuesday, May 22nd, 2018 |
| Saturday, May 5th, 2018 | Tuesday, June 5th, 2018 |
| Friday, May 18th, 2018 | Tuesday, June 19th, 2018 |
| Saturday, May 19th, 2018 | Tuesday, June 19th, 2018 |
| Thursday, May 24th, 2018 | Tuesday, June 26th, 2018 |
| Friday, June 1st, 2018 | Tuesday, July 3rd, 2018 |
| Saturday, June 2nd, 2018 | Tuesday, July 3rd, 2018 |
| Saturday, June 16th, 2018 | Tuesday, July 17th, 2018 |
| Friday, June 29th, 2018 | Tuesday, July 31st, 2018 |
| Saturday, June 30th, 2018 | Tuesday, July 31st, 2018 |
| Saturday, July 7th, 2018 | Tuesday, August 7th, 2018 |
| Friday, July 20th, 2018 | Tuesday, August 21st, 2018 |
| Saturday, July 21st, 2018 | Tuesday, August 21st, 2018 |
| Tuesday, July 24th, 2018 | Thursday, August 23rd, 2018 |
| Friday, August 3rd, 2018 | Wednesday, September 5th, 2018 |
| Saturday, August 4th, 2018 | Wednesday, September 5th, 2018 |
| Thursday, August 9th, 2018 | Tuesday, September 11th, 2018 |
| Friday, August 10th, 2018 | Tuesday, September 11th, 2018 |
| Saturday, August 18th, 2018 | Tuesday, September 18th, 2018 |
| Friday, August 31st, 2018 | Tuesday, October 2nd, 2018 |
| Saturday, September 1st, 2018 | Tuesday, October 2nd, 2018 |
| Saturday, September 8th, 2018 | Tuesday, October 9th, 2018 |
| Tuesday, September 18th, 2018 | Tuesday, October 23rd, 2018 |
| Wednesday, September 19th, 2018 | Tuesday, October 23rd, 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.
Related: The Ultimate Doctor Salary Guide [Updated for 30 Specialties]
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:
