All that hard work studying is about to pay off in a big way! The MCAT test dates for 2023 are upon us. Start planning your study schedule now with these MCAT test dates and MCAT registration dates.
We share the most recent information released by the AAMC regarding MCAT registration, MCAT score release, and where you can take the MCAT internationally.
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MCAT Test Dates 2023
TEST DATE
60 DAY DEADLINE
30 DAY DEADLINE
10 DAY DEADLINE
SCORE RELEASE DATE
January 13
November 14, 2022
December 14, 2022
January 3
February 14
January 14
November 15, 2022
December 15, 2022
January 4
February 14
January 19
November 20, 2022
December 20, 2022
January 9
February 21
January 27
November 28, 2022
December 28, 2022
January 17
March 9
March 11
January 10
February 9
March 1
April 11
March 24
January 23
February 22
March 14
April 25
April 14
February 13Â
March 15
April 4
May 16
April 15
February 14
March 16
April 5
May 16
April 28
February 27
March 29
April 18
May 31
April 29
February 28
March 30
April 19
May 31
May 12
March 13
April 12
May 2
June 13
May 13
March 14
April 13
May 3
June 13
May 18
March 19
April 18
May 8
June 21
May 26
March 27
April 26
May 16
June 27
June 3
April 4
May 4
May 24
July 6
June 16
April 17
May 17
June 6
July 18
June 17
April 18
May 18
June 7
July 18
June 23
April 24
May 24
June 13
July 25
June 24
April 25
May 25
June 14
July 25
June 29
April 30
May 30
June 19
July 31
July 15
May 16
June 15
July 5
August 15
July 28
May 29
June 28
July 18
August 29
August 4
June 5
July 5
July 25
September 6
August 19
June 20
July 20
August 9
September 19
August 25
June 26
July 26
August 15
September 26
August 26
June 27
July 27
August 16
September 26
August 31
July 2
August 1
August 21
October 3
September 1
July 3
August 2
August 22
October 3
September 8
July 10
August 9
August 29
October 13
September 9
July 11
August 10
August 30
October 13
You can register online for the MCAT at this AAMC link. All exams listed below begin at 8AM unless otherwise specified and the MCAT score release is at 5PM on the scheduled date of release.
In the following table, notice the 60-day, 30-day, and 10-day deadline. These deadlines correlate to the costs of rescheduling or canceling your MCAT. With less than 10 days before your MCAT, you are not able to cancel your test and will be marked a no-show if you do not take it on test day. See more on rescheduling the MCAT.
MCAT Registration
| Registration Fees* (in USD) for 2023 |
|---|
| Standard Registration: $330 |
| Fee Assistance Program Registration: $135 |
MCAT Registration and Cancellation Deadlines in 2023
Note that no changes are allowed to be made with less than 10 days before the exam, even if there is an emergency. For the rescheduling fees, note that you will be charged each time you decide to make a change to your existing MCAT registration – so if you want to change the date and location, you will only be charged one fee if you do all of this in one fell swoop.
Standard Change Fees
Date and/or Test Center Reschedule Fee
Cancellation Refund
60 or more days before MCAT
$50
$165
30-59 days before MCAT
$100
$165
10-29 days before MCAT
$200
$0
Be aware that the deadline is calculated at 11:59PM of the location of the test site. So, if you are taking your MCAT in another time zone, you should be aware of this if you are putting off your cancelation or rescheduling to the last minute.
Fee Assistance Program Change Fees
Date and/or Test Center Reschedule Fee
Cancellation Refund
60 or more days before MCAT
$20
$70
30-59 days before MCAT
$40
$70
10-29 days before MCAT
$80
$0
How to Register for your MCAT Date
All MCAT registration takes place on AAMC’s website. Generally speaking, MCAT registration dates for the January-June MCAT test dates up in October and the MCAT registration dates for the rest of the summer test dates will open up in February.
Upon MCAT registration, you’ll need to select your date as well as location. Because each location and seat number varies, it’s recommended to register for the MCAT as early as possible before seats fill up and to avoid higher registration costs.
When to Take the MCAT
There are 30 MCAT test dates to choose from in 2023, but knowing which one to choose can be key in strategizing how to land your highest score.
The AAMC recommends that the average pre-med should study for the MCAT for anywhere between 300-350 hours. At a rate of 10-15 hours, this will usually take you between 3-5 months of prep. With this in mind, the minimum you should do to determine when to take the MCAT is consider a date that is going to give you between 3-5 months to devote these hours of MCAT prep to.
That said, we think there is a better strategy for choosing the best MCAT test date based on data on the highest scorers. 2/3 of the highest MCAT scores occur between August and September. This is likely because students have their summer to prep. If you anticipate having extra time to prep for the MCAT over the summer that you may not be able to get otherwise, then this is likely going to be the best time for your to take the MCAT.
We dive further into these questions in our post When Should I Take the MCAT?
MCAT International Fees
If you are planning on taking the MCAT internationally, you will be subjected to the above MCAT registration deadlines and costs as well as an additional $120 fee plus any additional taxes or VAT. This additional MCAT registration fee is not refundable in the case of cancellation.
MCAT International Testing Center Locations
You can register for a seat to take the test in any of the following international locations MCAT test dates by following the same process for registering on the AAMC website here.
Locations and seats are limited for international testing locations, so be sure to register early.
MCAT Test Dates FAQ
Is the MCAT hard to pass?
The MCAT is a very difficult test, especially compared to other graduate admissions tests. If you have already taken the college classes suggested before the MCAT, then you will need to focus your efforts on content review and practice. With an effective study plan, however, you can still do very well on the MCAT!
Is taking the MCAT in June too late?
June is not too late for the MCAT. In fact, 2/3 of the highest MCAT scorers take the MCAT between the months of August and September. Put simply, you should take the MCAT once you have completed your study plan and feel confident.
What is the best month to take the MCAT?
The best month to take the MCAT depends on your schedule and when you’ll be able to put in the MCAT prep specifically for the score you need. It’s suggested to choose the MCAT test date first then plan your study schedule around this deadline.
Is 500 hours enough for the MCAT?
The AAMC recommends 300-350 hours of prep for the average MCAT test taker. This means 500 hours of efficient MCAT prep should be enough. It’s suggested to take your MCAt diagnostic test before planning your MCAT study schedule, since this is the most important factor in how long you’ll need to prep for the score you’re trying to achieve.
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