Did you take the AAMC’s free MCAT sample test? Use this MCAT score calculator to enter your raw score (the number of correct answers you got) and convert it to a scaled simulated MCAT score and what percentile it falls into.
If you are already a MedSchoolCoach student, your MCAT tutor will review your sample test score to understand where you need the most help. Taking a free sample test as a diagnostic prior to beginning tutoring allows you and your tutor to hit the ground running during your very first session!
Each MCAT section has either 53 (CARS) or 59 questions (all other sections). Correct answers are converted to a scaled score between 118 and 132, then all section scores are added together for a total score between 472 and 528. This is done to account for variances in difficulty that happen across different test days so that test takers aren’t disadvantaged by more difficult test versions.
To be competitive for most medical programs, we recommend aiming for an MCAT score of 511 or higher. (We also created a breakdown of what defines a good MCAT score depending on the program type and institution.)
Your MCAT exam score is one of the most important factors in your medical school application, and a score in a lower percentile can absolutely make the difference between an acceptance or rejection. In some cases, a retake makes sense if you can significantly improve your score the second time.
If your score was significantly lower than you hoped, it’s time to start studying! Fortunately, there are many ways to improve your MCAT preparation and make sure you’re ready when your test date arrives.
Our experienced MCAT experts and tutors have created plenty of resources to help you create and excel with a study plan that works for you. Check out our best MCAT resources for pre-meds:
Students who do well on the MCAT typically spend between 200-300 hours preparing if they go it alone. As many as 50% of students take the MCAT a second or third time due to inadequate preparation or the desire to increase their score.
Because every student’s studying habits are different, a professional MCAT tutor can increase your chance of success. All the tutors at MedSchoolCoach scored between 130-132 (that’s 99th percentile) on the MCAT sections they tutor.
The aveage student who uses MedSchoolCoach spends about 40+ hours studying with a personal tutor and raises their MCAT score by 12 points. Our tutors can help you identify the highest-yield topics for the most efficient use of your study time.
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We created a custom algorithm to calculate your MSC (med school competitiveness) score, which ranks your odds of getting into medical school. You can then explore different schools and their admissions requirements using our free tool, MedSchoolExplorer.