What am I allowed to bring to the MCAT exam?

Can I bring a water bottle to the MCAT?

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.

Are you allowed to bring your phone to MCAT?

Do NOT access your cell phone or any other electronic device. Better yet, leave these devices at home or in your car. Even holding or touching an electronic device is considered a violation of MCAT policies and will be treated as such. Do NOT access any notes or other study materials.

Are you allowed pen and paper on the MCAT?

Before you begin your exam, you will receive a white laminated noteboard booklet and a fine point marker. Includes a cover page (that can't be used for notes) followed by 9 total graph-lined pages for you to write on. The booklet is wet erase, so you won't be able to erase your writing during the exam.

Are you allowed to bring earplugs to MCAT?

Earplugs (must be provided by the testing center). * • Noise reducing headphones (must be provided by the testing center). * • Medical alert bracelets. * Available at most Pearson VUE test centers.

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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.

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 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.

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.

Can you bring a lunch box to the MCAT?

You need to make sure you carry your official government-issued license ID, driver's license or passport on MCAT Test Day. MAKE SURE YOUR ID IS NOT EXPIRED! It has to be valid and up to date. Make sure you bring your snacks/lunch/drinks with you as well!

Can I wear Apple Watch during 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).

Do you get breaks during MCAT?

During the MCAT exam, you will have two 10-minute breaks and one 30-minute mid-exam break.

Do I get scratch paper on the MCAT?

Will I get scratch paper to use when I take the MCAT? Scratch paper and pencils are provided at the test center.

Can I bring my passport to the MCAT?

The Test Administrator (TA) can accept:

State driver's license (with all above requirements) Passport (with all above requirements) Passport card. Permanent resident card (green card)

What are the best snacks for the MCAT?

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

Can you get extra time on MCAT for ADHD?

The types of accommodations that are available vary depending on the disability. For ADHD the most common testing accommodations are: Extended time (25%, 50%, or 100% extra time) Private testing room.

Can I use my phone during MCAT breaks?

The bag must remain closed until the test administrator opens it after the completion of your exam. Do not try to access your cell phone for any reason during your breaks. Better yet, leave it at home—even touching an electronic device is a violation of MCAT policies.

Can you take your jacket off during MCAT?

Depending on your testing center, they might have certain requirements. They might ask you to take off a jacket so make sure you have layers on. Don't show up with a tank top and a hoodie on top because they might ask you to ditch the hoodie and you are going to be cold. Be very careful.

Can you wear sweatpants to MCAT?

You don't have to be dressed in pricey or even formal clothes. You can very well do with hoodies, sweatpants or jeans. Make sure you bring a sweater or a jacket in case the testing centre is cold.

How early should I arrive to MCAT?

Plan to arrive at the testing center 30 minutes prior to the exam start time. Test center Administrators will start checking in examinees 30 minutes before your exam starts. It's best to plan and know how to get to your testing center and how long it will take.

How many hours is the MCAT exam?

To start, you need to arrive for your test at least 30 minutes early. The “testing time” is 6 hours and 15 minutes. The total “seat time” for the MCAT is 7 hours and 27 minutes. The test is taken over the course of a single day using a computer at a designated testing center.

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.

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.

Is MCAT all multiple choice?

The MCAT is completely multiple choice. The score range of each of the 4 MCAT sections is 118-132, for a total perfect score of 528. The lowest possible score is 472. Each of the 4 sections is worth 25% of your final score.

Do you get a periodic table on the MCAT?

Is the Periodic Table Given on the MCAT? Yes, the periodic table is provided to test-takers. The AAMC administers the MCAT and acknowledges the importance of the periodic table as a foundational tool in chemistry and related disciplines.