New MCAT Test Dates Updated for 2020 (Plus Score Release Dates)
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All that hard work studying is about to pay off in a big way! The MCAT test dates for 2020 are upon us. Head over to the AAMC official website for updates and announcements as well as to find the MCAT registration date and location of your choice.
We have put together information from the AAMC regarding MCAT registration & score release and testing centers in the U.S., Canada, and international locations.
Visit the AAMC website for updates and to register for the date and location of your choice. Ideally, you should choose an available MCAT test date at a convenient location. In the meantime, we’ve put together the MCAT test dates 2020 as well as the greatly anticipated MCAT score release dates. As always, plan ahead for at least 2 months of studying and proper preparation before locking yourself down on an MCAT test date. Also, it doesn’t hurt to check off these classes before taking the MCAT.
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MCAT Test Dates for 2020
| MCAT 2020 Test Date (Start at 8AM) | MCAT 2020 Score Release | When To Begin Prep |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, January 17, 2020 | Tuesday, February 18, 2020 | September-December |
| Saturday, January 18, 2020 | Tuesday, February 18, 2020 | September-December |
| Thursday, January 23, 2020 | Tuesday, February 25, 2020 | September-December |
| Saturday, May 9, 2020 | Tuesday, June 9, 2020 | January-March |
| Friday, May 15, 2020 | Tuesday, June 16, 2020 | January-March |
| Saturday, May 16, 2020 | Tuesday, June 16, 2020 | January-March |
| Thursday, May 21, 2020 | Tuesday, June 23, 2020 | January-March |
| Friday, May 29, 2020 | Tuesday, June 30, 2020 | January-March |
| Friday, June 5, 2020 | Tuesday, July 7, 2020 | February-April |
| Friday, June 19, 2020 | Tuesday, July 21, 2020 | February-April |
| Saturday, June 20, 2020 | Tuesday, July 21, 2020 | February-April |
| Saturday, June 27, 2020 | Tuesday, July 28, 2020 | February-April |
| Tuesday, July 7, 2020 | Thursday, August 6, 2020 | March-May |
| Saturday, July 18, 2020 | Tuesday, August 18, 2020 | March-May |
| Thursday, July 23, 2020 | Tuesday, August 25, 2020 | March-May |
| Friday, July 31, 2020 | Tuesday, September 1, 2020 | March-May |
| Saturday, August 1, 2020 | Tuesday, September 1, 2020 | April-June |
| Friday, August 7, 2020 | Wednesday, September 9, 2020 | April-June |
| Saturday, August 8, 2020 | Wednesday, September 9, 2020 | April-June |
| Friday, August 14, 2020 | Tuesday, September 15, 2020 | April-June |
| Saturday, August 29, 2020 | Tuesday, September 29, 2020 | April-June |
| Thursday, September 3, 2020 | Tuesday, October 6, 2020 | May-July |
| Friday, September 4, 2020 | Tuesday, October 6, 2020 | May-July |
| Friday, September 11, 2020 | Tuesday, October 13, 2020 | May-July |
| Saturday, September 12, 2020 | Tuesday, October 13, 2020 | May-July |
MCAT Registration for 2020
It’s fair to say that you are better off registering for your chosen MCAT test date at least 3 weeks before the exam, as the cost for registration is $310. There are 3 ‘zones’ for registration that come with corresponding fees, re-scheduling fees, cancellation refund, and fee-assistance program (FAP).
| Zone | Deadline | Registration Fee | Re-schedule Fee | Cancellation Refund |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | 1 month before MCAT | $315 ($125 FAP) | $90 ($45 FAP) | $155 ($60 FAP) |
| Silver | 3-4 weeks before MCAT | $315 ($125 FAP) | $150 ($65 FAP) | No Refund All |
| Bronze | 1-2 weeks before MCAT | $370 ($180 FAP) | No Re-schedule or FAP | No Refund All |
MCAT International Testing Center Locations
Testing centers for the MCAT are located across America and Canada. You can also 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. As you can tell by this chart, locations and seats are limited for international testing locations, so be sure to register early.
MCAT International Testing Locations
Canada China: Hong Kong Cyprus France Germany
Guam Australia Israel Japan Kazakhstan
Lebanon Malaysia Puerto Rico Qatar Singapore
South Africa Taiwan Thailand United Kingdom Virgin Islands, U.S.
MCAT Test Dates 2019
| MCAT 2019 Test Date | MCAT 2019 Score Release | When To Begin Prep |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, January 18, 2019 | Wednesday, February 20, 2019 | September-December |
| Saturday, January 19, 2019 | Wednesday, February 20, 2019 | September-December |
| Thursday, January 24, 2019 | Tuesday, February 26, 2019 | September-December |
| Friday, March 15, 2019 | Tuesday, April 16, 2019 | November-January |
| Friday, March 29, 2019 | Tuesday, April 30, 2019 | November-January |
| Friday, April 5, 2019 | Tuesday, May 7, 2019 | December-February |
| Saturday, April 6, 2019 | Tuesday, May 7, 2019 | December-February |
| Saturday, April 13, 2019 | Tuesday, May 14, 2019 | December-February |
| Saturday, May 11, 2019 | Tuesday, June 11, 2019 | January-March |
| Saturday, May 18, 2019 | Tuesday, June 18, 2019 | January-March |
| Thursday, May 23, 2019 | Tuesday, June 25, 2019 | January-March |
| Friday, May 24, 2019 | Tuesday, June 25, 2019 | January-March |
| Friday, May 31, 2019 | Tuesday, July 2, 2019 | January-March |
| Saturday, June 1, 2019 | Tuesday, July 2, 2019 | March-April |
| Saturday, June 15, 2019 | Tuesday, July 16, 2019 | March-April |
| Friday, June 28, 2019 | Tuesday, July 30, 2019 | March-April |
| Saturday, June 29, 2019 | Tuesday, July 30, 2019 | March-April |
| Wednesday, July 10, 2019 | Tuesday, August 13, 2019 | April-May |
| Saturday, July 13, 2019 | Tuesday, August 13, 2019 | April-May |
| Friday, July 19, 2019 | Tuesday, August 20, 2019 | April-May |
| Saturday, July 20, 2019 | Tuesday, August 20, 2019 | April-May |
| Friday, August 2, 2019 | Wednesday, September 4, 2019 | May-June |
| Saturday, August 3, 2019 | Wednesday, September 4, 2019 | May-June |
| Friday, August 9, 2019 | Tuesday, September 10, 2019 | May-June |
| Saturday, August 17, 2019 | Tuesday, September 17, 2019 | May-June |
| Friday, August 30, 2019 | Tuesday, October 1, 2019 | May-June |
| Saturday, August 31, 2019 | Tuesday, October 1, 2019 | May-June |
| Friday, September 6, 2019 | Tuesday, October 8, 2019 | June-July |
| Friday, September 13, 2019 | Tuesday, October 15, 2019 | June-July |
| Saturday, September 14, 2019 | Tuesday, October 15, 2019 | June-July |
For more information in regards to international testing centers, visit the AAMC’s MCAT International Testing Dates to keep posted on testing dates and locations.
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