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MCAT Exam Miscellaneous FAQ
- What if something goes wrong during my test session?
- What if I'm unable to make it to my testing appointment?
- Can I still void my test?
- Will earplugs be available to block out noise?
- Can I bring my own earplugs?
- Are there any online preparation materials available
that simulate the actual test?
- Are special computer skills needed to take the computerized
MCAT?
- Can I get my MCAT rescored?
- How can I send my MCAT scores to other people, schools,
or institutions?
- I didn't release my MCAT scores to AMCAS at the time
of the test. How can I release them now?
- How long are MCAT scores valid?
- How does the MCAT get test questions?
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What if something goes wrong during my test
session?
The computerized MCAT has been designed with a recovery feature as
we recognize that, inevitably, technical issues sometimes occur, even
the best systems. If you experience technical difficulties, immediately
notify your Test Center Administrator (TCA). typically the TCA will
be able to resolve the problem, with no loss of time or information
from your testing session.
In the vast majority of cases, the examinee's system will either be
restarted or the examinee will move to a different system, and resume
his/her test exactly where he/she left off. No time will be lost or
deducted. In extremely rare cases where resumption is not possible,
the exam will be rescheduled at no cost to the examinee.
- What if I'm unable to make it to my testing
appointment?
You will be able to cancel the scheduled session, and receive
a 50 percent refund on your registration fee by canceling your registration
through the web registration system up to fourteen (14) days before
the exam. If you discover that you cannot attend your test session fewer
than 14 days prior to the scheduled exam date, a refund will not
be available.
- Can I still void my test?
Yes. That option is available at the end of the exam, but not
after your testing session has been completed.
- Will earplugs be available to block out noise?
Noise reduction headsets will be available.
- Can I bring my own earplugs?
No.
- Are there any online preparation materials
available that simulate the actual test?
MCAT practice tests are available at www.e-mcat.com
and provide a similar, though not precisely identical, format as the
computerized MCAT. One complete test is provided for free. In addition,
a tutorial on computer testing demonstrating the navigational features
of the MCAT exam is available at the beginning of the practice tests.
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Will special computer skills be needed
to take the computerized MCAT?
Only basic computer operating skills will be required. Examinees
will be expected to be familiar with the use of a keyboard and a mouse
in a typical computing environment.
- Can I get my MCAT rescored?
The AAMC and the MCAT CBT Program Office maintain a variety of quality
control procedures to ensure the accuracy of scores and score reporting.
Multiple-choice answers are scored by computer, and the results of this
process are extremely accurate. Each of the Writing Sample essays is
read and graded by two different sets of readers, and any differences
beyond one raw score point are resolved by a supervisory reader.
However, if you think a scoring error has occurred, you may request
that your multiple choice answers be rescored by hand. The result of
the rescoring the multiple-choice answers will be reported to you in
writing. The response letter will either confirm that your original
scores were correct as reported to you or you will be informed of the
corrected scaled scores for each test section. Raw scores will not be
disclosed.
The fee to rescore the answers for the multiple-choice sections of
the CBT MCAT exam is $50. This fee applies whether you want one,
two, or all three multiple-choice sections rescored.
You may also request that your Writing Sample essays be reevaluated.
Essays will be read and graded by an experienced reader external to
the original scoring process. Copies of essays will not be released
or provided to examinees. The fee for rescoring your MCAT exam essays
is $50.
If you wish to use this service, you must write to the MCAT Examinee
Services Manager, Association of American Medical Colleges, 2450 N
St., NW, Washington, DC 20037-1127, noting on the envelope "Attention:
MCAT Rescoring Service." In your letter, identify yourself by
your full name, AAMC ID, mailing address, telephone number, and e-mail
address. Specify the date of the test and the sections of the test
you wish rescored, either the three multiple-choice sections, the
Writing Sample, or both. Also, explain why you feel rescoring is necessary.
Enclose a check, money order, or credit card information (MasterCard
or VISA 16-digit card number, expiration date, amount, and signature
of cardholder) for the full fee: $50 to rescore the multiple-choice
answers, $50 to reevaluate the Writing Sample essays, or $100 to rescore
both the multiple-choice sections and the essays. Requests for rescoring
must be received at AAMC by the MCAT Examinee Services Manager within
thirty days after score release.
Important Notes
We will not process rescoring requests until all scoring and data
analyses following the test date have been completed and your scores
have been reported to you. The results of rescoring multiple-choice
answers will be reported to you roughly four weeks after we receive
and begin to process your request. Due to the time involved in imaging
the essays and the nature of the essay scoring process, essay rescoring
will require additional time to accomplish (up to 4 months after the
request is received). However, you will be notified of the outcome
as soon as possible.
If rescoring results in scores that are higher or lower, revised
score reports will be sent to you and AMCAS, but you are responsible
for sending the new scores to other score recipients via the MCAT
THx System.
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How can I send my MCAT scores to other people,
schools, or institutions?
From 1991-2004:
MCAT Testing
History (THx) Report System
Before 1991:
For MCAT scores before 1991, please complete the MCAT
Additional Score Report Form (PDF, 4 pages)
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I didn't release my MCAT scores to AMCAS at
the time of the test. How can I release them now?
MCAT scores earned in 2003 and later will be automatically released
to AMCAS. MCAT Scores earned prior to 2003 that were not released
to AMCAS on the day of the test may be released at any time thereafter.
You may release your scores via the MCAT
Testing History (THx) System.
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How long are MCAT scores valid?
In general, MCAT scores are valid for 3 years. However, this time
frame varies from school to school. So you may wish to contact the
school(s) of your choice to find out their policies concerning MCAT
scores.
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How does the MCAT get test questions?
A large pool of content experts writes the items. New items are
included in each administration of the MCAT as "field test" questions.
Field test questions are not scored, but they are assessed for their
performance and, if they are approved, are used on a future MCAT.
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