Applying for Accommodations

Early Application Encouraged The MCAT Office of Accommodated Testing may require up to 60 days to process your complete request for accommodations.  Therefore, we advise that you submit your complete request at least 60 days in advance of the regular registration deadline for your desired MCAT exam date. Please submit documentation as far in advance of your desired test date as possible.

For Applicants: What steps do you take?

Since each individual's circumstances are different, the process of applying for accommodated testing is individualized. In brief, you will be required to register, obtain and submit documentation completed by a qualified evaluator, and confirm your accommodated seat (if your request is approved). The following will guide you through the process:

1. Register for the MCAT exam.

2. Read the Documentation Requirements appropriate to your disability or disabilities and submit them to your evaluator.

Note: Applicants with chronic medical conditions (for example, diabetes, migraines, or asthma) or temporarily disabling conditions (such as a broken leg or recovery from an accident) should select Documenting Physical Disabilities (PDF).

If you need to update your documentation but have limited funds, you may be eligible for financial assistance towards re-evaluation. Please use the Application for Financial Assistance for Psychoeducational or Medical Re-evaluations.

3. Submit the following to the MCAT Office of Accommodated Testing:
   
   
   • Your own written request in the form of a cover letter
   • Your completed Accommodations Request Form (PDF)
   • The documentation received from your evaluator


4. Wait for a decision from the Office of Accommodated Testing:
   
   
   • If your request is approved:
• You will receive a letter notifying you of that from the AAMC's Office of Accommodated Testing. At that point, you must confirm your accommodated seat for the MCAT exam.
• For next steps, please see Confirmation of Your Accommodation and Registration for Accommodated Testing.

• If your request is not approved:
  • You will receive a letter informing you that your request has been denied.
  • You may keep your original appointment and test under "standard" conditions. It is not necessary to confirm your appointment.
  • Please see Common reasons why requests are not approved (PDF).

Please read Additional Information and Guidelines for further details of the accommodations process and requirements, including evaluator qualifications and the currency (timeliness) of the evaluation.

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