2024 MCAT® Test Dates

When Can I Take the MCAT® in 2024?

2024 MCAT® Schedule

Which Month is the Best to take the MCAT?

There are four available MCAT® Test Dates in January 2024:

January 12, 2024
January 13, 2024
January 18, 2024
January 26, 2024

January is ideal for students who wish to take the earliest available test date. Taking the test in January permits enough time to retake if necessary and still make the early admissions deadlines. January test dates are also ideal for out-of-school students who have completed their prerequisites and are taking an interim year before matriculating into medical school or for students who attend schools with a long break between the fall and spring semesters.

January test takers should start preparing in September with the start of the fall semester.

There are six available MCAT® Test Dates in March/April 2024:

March 9, 2024
March 22, 2024
April 12, 2024
April 13, 2024
April 26, 2024
April 27, 2024

March/April test dates are an excellent option for students who wish to have their scores back from the AAMC before the start of the application cycle. This gives applicants a distinct advantage in rolling admissions since their applications will be complete and ready for review by early June when applications open up.

Preparation for the March/April tests can begin as early as September with the start of fall classes or as late as January with the start of spring classes.

There are 5 available MCAT® Test Dates in May 2024:

May 4, 2024
May 10, 2024
May 11, 2024
May 16, 2024
May 24, 2024

Students who have completed their finals can fully focus on taking the MCAT without other academic distractions. In addition, students' scores will be ready by late June, just after the start of the application cycle. May is also a good choice for students who wish to maintain the option to retest later in the summer before the close of the application cycle.

Preparation for the May tests can begin as early as October during the middle of fall classes or as late as January with the start of spring classes.

There are six available MCAT® Test Dates in June 2024:

June 1, 2024
June 14, 2024
June 15, 2024
June 21, 2024
June 22, 2024
June 27, 2024

Because many students wish to take the MCAT in June, students are advised to register well in advance. June is a popular test date as it offers the unique convenience of allowing time for preparation over the summer and the ability to retest during the same application cycle.

Preparation for the June MCAT can begin as early as January with the start of spring classes, with lots of free time during the summer spent on practice.

There are two available MCAT® Test Dates in July 2024:

July 13, 2024
July 26, 2024

July will be a popular choice for students wishing to take the early half of summer to prepare for the test. July will also be popular as students who've taken the exam earlier in the year look to re-take the exam

Preparation for the July exam can begin as early as January with the beginning of the spring semester or during March.

There are four available MCAT® Test Dates in August 2024:

August 2, 2024
August 17, 2024
August 23, 2024
August 24, 2024

The August exam dates are ideal for students who need longer preparation time for the MCAT. These testing options will also be very popular with retesting students who wish to retake the test before the first application deadline in October.

Preparation for the August dates can begin as early as March for out-of-school students or mid-May after finals.

There are four available MCAT® Test Dates in September 2024:

September 5, 2024
September 6, 2024
September 13, 2024
September 14, 2024

The September exam dates are ideal for students who need longer preparation time for the MCAT.

These testing options will also be very popular with retesting students who wish to retake the test before the first application deadline in October.

Preparation for the September dates can begin as early as March for out-of-school students or mid-May after finals.

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