AAMC
MCAT
Medical College Admission Test
The standardized admission exam required by virtually every US and Canadian medical school. A seven-plus-hour test of science knowledge, reasoning, and critical analysis that is the single biggest gatekeeper to an MD or DO seat.
Blueprint-complete program: 8 decks, 1,519 cards.
What's on the exam
Discipline decks mapped from the AAMC content outline (Bio/Biochem, Chem/Phys, Psych/Soc + CARS)
Biology
~20%Biochemistry
~18%General Chemistry
~13%Organic Chemistry
~10%Physics
~11%Psychology
~18%Sociology
~8%CARS Strategy
~2%Frequently asked questions
How much does the MCAT cost?
The MCAT costs $355. Approximately $355 standard registration; AAMC Fee Assistance Program reduces this to $145.
How long is the MCAT and how many questions does it have?
230 items (59 + 53 + 59 + 59 across sections) — About 7.5 hours seated (6 hours 15 minutes of testing).
What do you need to pass the MCAT?
Scored 472–528 (no pass/fail); competitive medians vary, with MD matriculants typically around 511.
Can you retake the MCAT?
Up to 3 times per year, 4 times over two consecutive years, 7 lifetime.
What is the best way to study for the MCAT?
Study the official blueprint, not random material: the exam is weighted by domain (Biology ~20%, Biochemistry ~18%, General Chemistry ~13%, Organic Chemistry ~10%, Physics ~11%, Psychology ~18%, Sociology ~8%, CARS Strategy ~2%). Spaced-repetition flashcards built domain-by-domain against that blueprint are the most time-efficient way to cover everything the exam tests.
Ready to prepare?
Our MCAT program follows this exact blueprint — every domain covered, scheduled by spaced repetition, with a journey from first card to test day.