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Testing Center Regulations and Procedures
Ensuring the authenticity and validity of test scores is a primary
concern of all testing programs. Providing uniform testing procedures
and maintaining test security serves the interest of examinees and
test score users. In order to provide fair, equal, and secure testing
conditions for all examinees, the staff at each testing center will
follow common procedures. All examinees are required to comply with
these regulations and procedures.
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Scratch paper, ear covers (industrial), and pencils are provided.
You may bring your own earplugs for additional noise reduction.
If you bring your own ear plugs, make sure they are in an unopened
package and present them to the Test Center Administrator for
inspection. No other testing aids are allowed.
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Other than ID, no personal items are allowed in the testing
room. Personal belongings, including telephones, pagers, books,
handbags, food, jackets, and hats must be stored in the designated
locker that has been assigned to you.
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You must sign in and out each time you enter and leave the
test room. You must produce identification each time before
entering the test room.
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A digital image of your fingerprint
will be taken and your identification will be re-scanned each
time before entering the test room. (For more information, see Biometric Identity Verification Service.)
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If you require assistance during the exam, raise your hand
and the testing center Administrator will come to assist you.
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The testing center Administrator will assign you to a seat.
You will not be permitted to select your own seat. You must
follow the directions and verbal instructions of the testing
staff.
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Access to the examination room will be restricted to testing
center personnel, examinees, and authorized observers.
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Once the examination is launched, you are considered to have
tested even if you void or do not complete the test.
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The testing clock will begin to count down as soon as the examination
is started. The timer is visible on your testing monitor throughout
the examination. Time is counted down by section. If you end
a section early, you may continue on to the next section. The
additional time will not be counted towards
any subsequent sections.
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You will not be allowed to eat, drink, or smoke in the testing
room. Lockers are provided to hold personal items.
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Energy-saving practices vary widely, and you may find the testing
room colder or warmer than you expected. Therefore, you should
dress comfortably and be prepared for varying room temperatures.
It is wise to bring a sweater or sweatshirt. If the test proctor
permits you to wear a sweater or jacket into the testing room,
it may not be removed in the testing room. If you remove an
item of clothing (for example, a sweater) during the exam, you
will be instructed to place it in the secure area. The exam
clock will not stop during this time.
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Measures are taken to ensure that the testing environment is comfortable
and that testing procedures provide for fair, equal, and secure testing
conditions. If, after taking the MCAT exam, you have a concern regarding
test-day procedures or the test room environment, you should inform
the testing center Administrator on the day of testing and submit
your concern by following the steps outlined in the 2010
MCAT Essentials (PDF) immediately after the test.
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Steps are taken that are intended to ensure that MCAT registration
and answers are properly handled, processed, and scored. In
the unlikely event that a mistake occurs in handling, processing,
or scoring registration or answers or in reporting scores the
error will be corrected, if possible, or the examinee will be
permitted to either retest at no additional fee or to receive
a refund of his or her examination fee.
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