MCAT Overview

The Medical College Admission Test® (MCAT®) is a multiple-choice standardized exam that assesses problem solving, critical reasoning, and knowledge of natural, behavioral, and social science concepts. It is used for admissions into medical school.

The exam is 7.5 hours long, including breaks and is taken during one day.

The exam includes four sections:

Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems;

Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems;

Psychological, Social, and Biological Foundations of Behavior;

and Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills.