2025 MCAT Test and Score Release Dates

The AAMC has now released MCAT testing dates for 2025. MCAT test centers and dates are known to fill up rapidly, so it is essential to register as soon as possible.

Test dates for January-June 2025 are open for registration as of October 2, 2024. Later dates will open for registration in spring 2025.

Selecting your MCAT test date is more than a logistical decision: It's a strategic one. Ensure that your score release date aligns seamlessly with your medical school application timeline to optimize your chances for success.

For each application cycle, we recommend taking the MCAT by April (if possible) and no later than the end of May.

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All 2025 MCAT test dates, score release dates, and suggested test prep dates are provided below. Registration for dates through June 2025 is open as of October 2, 2024. You can register for the exam here.

The standard start time is 8:00 a.m. each day unless otherwise noted below. Scores are released by 5:00 p.m. ET on the scheduled score release date.

2025 MCAT Test Dates


2025 Test Date	Score Release Date	60 Day Deadline	30 Day Deadline	10 Day Deadline
10-Jan	Feb. 11	Nov. 11, 2024	Dec. 11, 2024	Dec. 21, 2024
11-Jan	Feb. 11	Nov. 12, 2024	Dec. 12, 2024	Jan. 1
16-Jan	Feb. 18	Nov. 17, 2024	Dec. 17, 2024	Jan. 14
24-Jan	Feb. 28	Nov. 25, 2024	Dec. 25, 2024	Jan. 26
8-Mar	8-Apr	Jan. 7	Feb. 6	Feb. 26
21-Mar	22-Apr	Jan. 20	Feb. 19	11-Mar
4-Apr	6-May	Feb. 3	5-Mar	25-Mar
5-Apr	6-May	Feb. 4	6-Mar	26-Mar
25-Apr	28-May	Feb. 24	26-Mar	15-Apr
26-Apr	28-May	Feb. 25	27-Mar	16-Apr
3-May	3-Jun	4-Mar	3-Apr	23-Apr
9-May	10-Jun	10-Mar	9-Apr	29-Apr
10-May	10-Jun	11-Mar	10-Apr	30-Apr
15-May	17-Jun	16-Mar	15-Apr	5-May
23-May	24-Jun	24-Mar	23-Apr	13-May
31-May	1-Jul	1-Apr	1-May	21-May
13-Jun	15-Jul	14-Apr	14-May	3-Jun
14-Jun	15-Jul	15-Apr	15-May	4-Jun
27-Jun	29-Jul	28-Apr	28-May	17-Jun
28-Jun	29-Jul	29-Apr	29-May	18-Jun
12-Jul	Aug. 12	13-May	12-Jun	2-Jul
25-Jul	Aug. 26	26-May	25-Jun	15-Jul
1-Aug	Sept. 3	2-Jun	2-Jul	22-Jul
16-Aug	Sept. 16	17-Jun	17-Jul	Aug. 6
22-Aug	Sept. 23	23-Jun	23-Jul	Aug. 12
23-Aug	Sept. 23	24-Jun	24-Jul	Aug. 13
4-Sep	Oct. 7	6-Jul	Aug. 5	Aug. 25
5-Sep	Oct. 7	7-Jul	Aug. 6	Aug. 26
12-Sep	Oct. 14	14-Jul	Aug. 13	Sept. 2
13-Sep	Oct. 14	15-Jul	Aug. 14	Sept. 3

MCAT Test Dates FAQs

You can register for the 2025 MCAT via the AAMC MCAT Registration Site. Be sure to register early since MCAT dates can fill up very fast, and unlike other exams, it is not offered year-round. We recommend that you start planning the process as early as possible.

No, you can only register for a single MCAT test. The AAMC requires that you are only registered for one date at a time. You will not be able to register for more than one test day until you release your registration. You can, however, re-register once you have taken the MCAT.

MCAT scores are released to students about a month after the test date. Take this into account when registering for the MCAT, as there is a point where it may not make sense to apply any longer that cycle.

Once the MCAT score is released, if you have applied your schools will automatically be updated with the score!

MCAT scores are released at 5 pm EST on the score release date.

The standard registration fee for the MCAT is $345. This is reduced to $140 if you are part of the Fee Assistance Program.

There is also a cost to reschedule your exam of $50 to $200, depending on how far out you reschedule it.

If you are an international student, there is an additional $120 fee.

The best month to take the MCAT is any month before May (and no later than May) of your application cycle year.

Thinking through MCAT timing, especially which month to take the MCAT, is an important consideration for most pre-medical students.

The MCAT is offered at various times throughout the year, and students should plan ahead to best understand when to take it. If you are taking the MCAT within the calendar year of your application, then you should aim to take the MCAT the Winter or Spring before. That means that August may be too late to put in a good, early application to medical school.

Conversely, if you are taking a gap year before you apply, then August may be a fine month to take it, and it would also allow plenty of extra time to potentially retake it in later months.

To find out the best time for the MCAT for you, it’s best to discuss with a knowledgeable admissions coach about your individual situation.

Once you have an MCAT test date set (or an estimated test date), it’s time to start your study process. Usually, we recommend at least 3 months of dedicated MCAT study time. AAMC, the body that puts out the MCAT, actually recommends studying for roughly 300 hours in total.

This dedicated study time allows you to review MCAT content, like an MCAT Audio Course and to do MCAT practice tests to test your knowledgeable.

Many students practice much more, up to 6+ months to get ready for the MCAT. You can study on your own, or even with a tutor, to help maximize your score. Overall, you want to make sure you have ample time to do content review (especially for high-yield topics), practice questions, flashcards and more before you dive into your actual MCAT test.

Learn More: The 4 MCAT Sections: A Detailed Breakdown + How to Prepare

A good MCAT score will give you a competitive edge over applicants. A score of 511 will put you in the 80th percentile or higher, making you a stronger candidate.

It’s possible to be accepted into medical school with a score under 511, so there are no hard rules on what a good score is. For reference, in 2023, the average MCAT score of matriculants was 512.

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