Depending on where you plan to take the exam, you will be able to access the system beginning on the dates and times listed below.
Not ready to schedule your exam during one of these dates? The MCAT Registration System will remain open for scheduling available dates everywhere after April 22.
Group A test centers will open for scheduling on Wednesday, April 21 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, April 22 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 April 21 and 22.
• Examinees with approved accommodations: Examinees can expect to receive an email notification from Pearson VUE the week of March 29 with instructions for submitting scheduling requests for July-September test dates.
• Examinees who were scheduled to test in March and 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 March 31 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.
Other Important Information
• Examinees currently holding appointments: If you currently have an exam scheduled and know that you want to reschedule into July-September dates, we strongly encourage you to cancel your appointment now. This will help those examinees on the notification wait lists secure a date as soon as possible.
• Fees: At this time, rescheduling and cancellation fees continue to be waived to provide examinees with flexibility when scheduling their exam.
• Health and Safety: The strict health and safety protocols currently in place will continue. Please watch this video from Pearson VUE that explains what to expect on test day.
• Fee Assistance Program: If you are interested in applying to the AAMC Fee Assistance Program, please submit your application at least 10 business days in advance of registration opening. You must be approved for the benefits before registering to take advantage of the discounted MCAT registration fee. You’re encouraged to learn more about the program now and start gathering the information you need to submit your application early.