MCAT Examinee Update – February 1,
2021
We’re pleased to announce more information about this February’s registration
opening, which will cover exam dates from April-June. Based on feedback and
data we have collected, we have made further enhancements to the registration
process to manage wait times and improve the overall experience for
examinees.
Registration Opening for April-June MCAT Dates
The registration opening will be held on February 17 and 18. We
will open registration for test centers in part of the United States and some
international locations on February 17 at noon ET, and in all remaining test
center locations on February 18 at noon ET. Click here to view a
map or continue reading below for more information.
Depending on where you want to take the exam, you will be able to access the
system beginning on the dates and times listed below.
If you're not ready to schedule your exam, the MCAT Registration System will
remain open for scheduling available dates after February 18.
Group A test centers will open for scheduling on Wednesday, February 17 at
noon ET.
Test centers located in Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida,
Georgia, Guam, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New
Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Puerto
Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, U.S. Virgin Islands, Vermont,
Virginia, and West Virginia.
International locations: Australia, select provinces in
eastern Canada (Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Quebec),
China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Israel, Japan, Singapore, South Africa,
Thailand, and the United Kingdom.
Group B test centers will open for scheduling on Thursday, February 18 at
noon ET.
Test centers located in Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California,
Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Minnesota,
Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota,
Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Washington, Wisconsin, and
Wyoming.
International locations: Select provinces in western Canada
(Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Saskatchewan).
The AAMC discourages you from traveling to take your exam. However,
if you choose to travel, please adhere to the travel restrictions for the state
in which you intend to test. Make sure to review the health requirements for testing
on our website.
Priority Scheduling
Priority scheduling will be available for the following examinees before February
17 and 18.
- Examinees
with approved accommodations: Examinees
have already received an email notification from Pearson VUE with
instructions to begin submitting scheduling requests on February 2.
- January
and February examinees who were canceled, canceled themselves, or canceled
through an Emergency Refund Request due to COVID-19 reasons and have not
tested or do not have an appointment scheduled: Eligible examinees will receive an email by
February 5 with more information, including the date and time when
priority scheduling will open. Please view the eligibility requirements on our
website under the Registration and Scheduling FAQs.
- Applicants
from special programs: Individuals
in post-baccalaureate, linkage, or other special programs who need a
spring MCAT exam date as a condition for admission to medical school in
fall 2021. Medical schools have confirmed the 2021 applicants from special
programs who will be eligible for priority scheduling. Examinees will
receive an email by February 5 with more information.
Other Important Information
- Fees: All rescheduling and cancellation fees will
continue to be waived to provide examinees with flexibility when
scheduling their exam.
- Health
and Safety: The strict health and safety
protocols in place this winter will continue for the April-June testing
window. Please watch a new video from Pearson VUE about
what to expect on test day on our website.
- Fee
Assistance Program: The
application for the 2021 AAMC Fee Assistance Program will open on February
8. You will have the opportunity to apply for benefits prior to the
registration opening. We encourage you to submit your application as close
as possible to February 8 to ensure you receive Fee Assistance approval
prior to registering for your exam. Fee Assistance Program benefits are
not retroactive. In the meantime, learn more about the program to
start gathering the information you need to submit your application.
Supporting Examinees Canceled in January and 2021 Applicants
We will hold one more special registration event to help examinees whose exams
were canceled in January and who are applying to medical school programs that
start in 2021.
The MCAT Registration System will be unavailable to the general examinee
population beginning at midnight (ET) on Tuesday, February 2 and continuing
through noon (ET) on Wednesday, February 3 to allow these examinees to schedule
a make-up date.
Questions?
Contact us: www.aamc.org/contactmcat,
202-828-0600
Visit our website and read FAQs: aamc.org/mcat-covid
aamc.org/mcat-covid
Health and Safety: mcatsafety@aamc.org
Accommodations: accommodations@aamc.org