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How do I register for the MCAT?
Home » Test Preparation » MCAT Preparation » How do I register for the MCAT?To register online for the MCAT, go to www.aamc.org/students/mcat/registration.htm.
Medical schools prefer that prospective students take the MCAT at least 18 months before they plan to start medical school. Registration deadlines for each exam administration are usually about five weeks before the test; late registration is also available for $50 extra, usually with a deadline about three weeks before the test.
To get in to take the test, you will need a test center admission ticket, along with photo and signature identification. (The paper-based administration requires a special MCAT ID card, which you will receive with your admission ticket.) The MCAT Program Office begins mailing admissions tickets soon after regular registration closes, about five weeks before the test. If you start to worry whether your admission ticket is going to get to you in time, you can call (319) 337-1357.
The MCAT currently costs $210. The AAMC anticipates the cost to rise with the transition to entirely computer-based testing, but has not yet released the new number.
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