Taking the MCAT Exam

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Admission and Identification

Please be prepared to provide personal identification in the form of a current valid government-issued ID containing an expiration date, your photo, and signature (e.g., driver's license or passport) in which the name matches that of your registration exactly. We regret we cannot accept employee IDs, library cards, school IDs, or other similar forms of identification, even if issued by a government-sponsored institution. The Test Center Administrator will admit only those examinees who can be positively identified through qualifying forms of identification.

Items Permitted in the Test Room

Food, drinks, and personal items are not allowed in the test room unless you need them for a medical condition. You need to apply for accommodations if you have a medical condition or disability that necessitates you to bring a personal item into the testing room. If you are not requesting another accommodations (such as extra time), the application process is relatively short.

If you have an item required for a medical condition (e.g. food, drink, insulin pump, crutches), please see "Personal Medical Items" in Applying for Accommodations.

Testing Center Policies and Procedures

The AAMC is deeply committed in ensuring the authenticity and validity of test scores. In order to do so, we strive to provide provide fair, equal, and secure testing conditions for all examinees.
Testing Center Policies and Procedures

Submitting Test Center Concerns

If you have a concern regarding test-day procedures or the testing room environment, you should inform the Test Center Administrator on the day of testing and submit your concern in writing within five days of the test date.
Submitting Test Center Concerns

Voiding your Exam

The AAMC offers you an option to void your MCAT exam if you are uneasy with your performance and do not wish your test to be scored. This opportunity occurs at the end of your exam.

Please refer to the MCAT Essentials (PDF) for more information about voiding your exam.

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