Recently, some for-profit test prep groups have been actively soliciting college student newspapers to write articles about the changes that will be implemented to the MCAT in 2015. Some of these stories have reported inaccurate information that has caused stress for students. We wanted to take a moment to inform you of the most up to date and accurate information that we can.
When will these changes be implemented?
The new exam will go live in the Spring of 2015 meaning that the first medical school class selected with the new MCAT will start in the Fall 2016.
Click here to learn more about the timeline.
What will MCAT2015 Measure?
MCAT2015 has four test sections:
1) Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems,
2) Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems,
3) Psychological, Social and Biological Foundations of Behavior, and
4) Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills
Scores are reported on a scale similar to the current 1-15 scale, and a separate score is recorded for each of the four test sections: four sections, four scores.
To learn more about the new changes and view practice questions for each section, check out the The Preview Guide for MCAT 2015
You can also learn more at the AAMC website: www.aamc.org/mr5.
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