Can I use the bathroom during MCAT breaks?

You may also leave the testing room during the break to access food, drink, or medicines, or to use the restroom. The remaining time from a section you finished early or a skipped break will not carry over to the next section of the exam.

What is allowed during MCAT breaks?

Food and drink are not allowed in the room under standard test conditions; however, these items can be stored in your locker and accessed during breaks. No special approval is required to access food and drink during scheduled or additional approved break times.

Can I use my phone during MCAT breaks?

Use Your Breaks Smartly

During the MCAT exam, examinees are allowed to take two 10-minute breaks and one 30-minute break mid-exam . You can use your break time strategically to your advantage. On the actual MCAT exam day, you are not allowed to use your cellphone or any electronic device.

Can you eat during the 10 minute break on the MCAT?

During your breaks, you are only permitted access to food, water, and medication. Take advantage of these opportunities to rehydrate and replenish yourself. Bring plenty of water or other beverages that will keep you hydrated, as well as a variety of healthy snacks.

Can you wear earplugs during MCAT?

MCAT Earplugs

You aren't permitted to bring your own earplugs to the MCAT. However, the testing center will have earplugs and/or headsets available for you to use.

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Can I drink water during MCAT?

During your scheduled breaks, you may access only food, water, and medication.

Can I chew gum during MCAT?

Can you chew gum during the MCAT? Nope. You are not allowed to chew gum when you are in the physical testing room in front of the computer. You can, however, chew gum when you are on any of the three breaks.

Is there a dress code for the MCAT?

Dress for Comfort: You'll be at your MCAT testing center for nearly eight hours, and you can't leave once testing begins. Wear comfortable clothing and dress in layers, so you can adjust your outfit if temperatures change throughout the day.

Do you have to leave the room during MCAT breaks?

It specifically says no study materials are allowed during breaks. You are given an individual locker where you have to store everything but your ID. One of the rules even said no watches in the testing room. During breaks, you leave the testing room, and sign out with the time and your signature.

Does voiding your MCAT count as an attempt?

Do Schools Know If You Void an MCAT? No, medical schools will not know if you void an MCAT. That said, this attempt will count in your total number of MCAT attempts. You can take the MCAT up to three times in a year, four times over two years, and seven times in a lifetime.

What is the best lunch for the MCAT?

Bring your favorite food! Bring something that makes you happy and excited to eat, but that is also nutritious and filling. If you love pizza, bring some salad and fruit on the side, but don't feel like you need to eat something that is completely “healthy” just because you are at the MCAT.

Is it OK to fail the MCAT?

First there is no passing score for the MCAT it's just one of many things medical schools look at for acceptance but obviously getting a higher score is better and schools like Harvard will want a high score even for someone who did other amazing things.

Can I bring a backpack to MCAT?

If you need to access items from a backpack or purse you must ask the test center staff before doing so. All violations associated with the MCAT exam are thoroughly investigated.

Should you bring lunch to MCAT?

Bring food and drink to store in your locker.

You may not leave the test center to go to your car or have food delivered during any breaks.

Do I need to bring a pencil to the MCAT?

The test center will provide you with earplugs (you can't bring your own), a key for your storage unit, a wet-erase noteboard booklet, and a marker that you can use for note taking. Do not bring any paper, pens, or pencils of your own. The exam is long, so you'll also want to bring food and drinks for break periods.

Is it better to leave questions blank on MCAT?

It's a good idea to answer all the questions on the exam, as there is no penalty for wrong or unanswered questions. Second, we take the number of correct answers and convert them to an MCAT scaled score. Scores from each of these four sections are converted to a scaled score ranging from 118 (lowest) to 132 (highest).

What is the hardest subject in MCAT?

The two sections that students typically have the most difficulty with on the exam is either Chem/Phys or CARS. This, of course, depends on the student.

Can you wear Apple Watch to MCAT?

The only items you may bring into the test room are as follows: your ID and a pair of foam earplugs provided by the test center. All personal items, including jewelry and watches, must be placed in secure storage prior to the test (as directed by the test administrator).

What are good snacks for MCAT?

Protein bar, WATER, nuts. I think if it's sugary then it'll cause a rush and a crash.

Is a 500 MCAT score good?

The MCAT scale is centered so that a 500 represents the mean score. AAMC recommends that med school admission committees consider applicants near the center of the range, rather than placing the most emphasis on the higher end of the scale.

Can you bring pills to MCAT?

Pills (e.g., Tylenol or aspirin; must be unwrapped and not in a bottle or container). *Note: Candidates may bring pills that are still in the packaging if the medication states that it MUST remain in the packaging, e.g., nitro glycerin pills that cannot be exposed to air. Packaging may be subject to visual inspection.

Why is the MCAT 7 hours?

The actual MCAT is over 6 hours long. But allowing times for breaks, check-in, and arriving early at the exam center, expect it to take at least 8 hours on your test day. Update for 2020 - NEW MCAT Timing: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the AAMC has temporarily shortened the MCAT to 5-hours-and-45 minutes.

Should I shower before MCAT?

Create an MCAT Prep Schedule

0600-0800: Wake up, perform morning activities, shower. 0800-1100: Study for the MCAT (practice questions, test reviews, or chapter readings) 1100-1300: Take a break, eat lunch.

Can you get extra time on MCAT for ADHD?

Yes, you can get extra time on the MCAT if you're approved for accommodations. More frequent breaks can also be approved if you have a medical condition that requires it.

Can you have cough drops during MCAT?

Medicine & Medical Devices

Cough Drops - must be unwrapped and not in a bottle/container. Eye Drops • Eye Patches • Eyeglasses, without the case, including tinted lenses – must be removed for visual inspection • Glucose Tablets (does not include hard candy) - must be unwrapped and not in a bottle/container.