As debate about the affirmative action policies at U.S. universities continues, the AAMC is boldly pushing medical schools to improve diversity among their students to reflect the patient populations ...
A panel representing the American Bar Association (ABA) recently voted to eliminate the Law School Admission Test (LSAT) as an admissions requirement for law schools. The main reason for doing this: ...
More than 88,000 people took the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT for short) at least once in 2020. Almost all medical schools in the U.S. require students to submit exam scores from this ...
Set aside several months for MCAT prep. Register for the test well in advance. Balance content review with practice questions. The Medical College Admission Test is a challenging and key component of ...
Because primary med school applications typically open in May, students should ideally take the MCAT no later than March, ...
How can I learn more about the content covered on the MCAT? The "What's on the MCAT Exam" section of the AAMC web site provides comprehensive information about the scientific concepts covered in each ...
The Medical College Admission Test, or MCAT, is notoriously difficult. The standardized test lasts seven and a half hours, includes questions on multiple scientific disciplines and requires ...
Editor's note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in Medscape's Coronavirus Resource Center. COVID-19 complications are disrupting administration of the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT), ...
Applying to medical school requires time and planning. Not only do students have to focus on science-heavy coursework, shadowing doctors, extra-curricular activities and participating in research ...