MCAT® Test Dates and Score Release Dates

When preparing to take the MCAT, it’s important to have a target test date in mind. This will allow you to create an appropriate study plan and ensure that you don’t miss your registration deadline. To help, the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) releases an annual calendar with MCAT test dates, scheduling information, and score release dates. We’ll summarize this information for both U.S. and international students.

MCAT Test Dates & Score Release Dates 2023

All 2023 MCAT test dates and score release dates for U.S. students can be viewed in the table below. Please note that scheduling deadlines are at 11:59 p.m. (local test-center time) on the day of the deadline.

2023 MCAT Test Dates

Test Date 60-Day Registration Deadline 30-Day Registration Deadline 10-Day Registration Deadline Score Release Date
January 13 Nov. 14, 2022 Dec. 14, 2022 Jan. 3 Feb. 14
January 14 Nov. 15, 2022 Dec. 15, 2022 Jan. 4 Feb. 14
January 19 Nov. 20, 2022 Dec. 20, 2022 Jan. 9 Feb. 21
January 27 Nov. 28, 2022 Dec. 28, 2022 Jan. 17 March 3
March 11 Jan. 10 Feb. 9 March 1 April 11
March 24 Jan. 23 Feb. 22 March 14 April 25
April 14 Feb. 13 March 15 April 4 May 16
April 15 Feb. 14 March 16 April 5 May 16
April 28 Feb. 27 March 29 April 18 May 31
April 29 Feb. 28 March 30 April 19 May 31
May 12 March 13 April 12 May 2 June 13
May 13 March 14 April 13 May 3 June 13
May 18 March 19 April 18 May 8 June 21
May 26 March 27 April 26 May 16 June 27
June 3 April 4 May 4 May 24 July 6
June 16 April 17 May 17 June 6 July 18
June 17 April 18 May 18 June 7 July 18
June 23 April 24 May 24 June 13 July 25
June 24 April 25 May 25 June 14 July 25
June 29 April 30 May 30 June 19 July 31
July 15 May 16 June 15 July 5 Aug. 15
July 28 May 29 June 28 July 18 Aug. 29
August 4 June 5 July 5 July 25 Sept. 6
August 19 June 20 July 20 Aug. 9 Sept. 19
August 25 June 26 July 26 Aug. 15 Sept. 26
August 26 June 27 July 27 Aug. 16 Sept. 26
August 31 July 2 Aug. 1 Aug. 21 Oct. 3
September 1 July 3 Aug. 2 Aug. 22 Oct. 3
September 8 July 10 Aug. 9 Aug. 29 Oct. 13
September 9 July 11 Aug. 10 Aug. 30 Oct. 13
*The standard start time is 8:00 a.m. unless otherwise noted.
**Scores are released by 5:00 p.m. EST on the listed score release date.
***The 10-Day Deadline is the final date to schedule, reschedule, or cancel a reservation.
It is also the final date to modify your registration information (e.g., name, address, etc.).

MCAT Test Dates for U.S. Territories and International Students

If you are an international student or located in a U.S. territory, you will likely have fewer available testing dates than U.S. students. While testing dates vary by country and territory, score release dates correspond to the dates listed on the U.S. testing calendar. For the latest information on test dates and locations, or to register, visit the MCAT Registration System.

2023 MCAT Test Dates for Guam

January 13 August 3 August 26
March 11 August 4 August 31
April 14 August 5 September 1
May 12 August 11 September 2
June 16 August 12 September 8
July 15 August 19 September 9
July 28 August 24  
July 29 August 25  

2023 MCAT Test Dates for Puerto Rico

January 13 May 26 August 11
January 14 June 3 August 12
January 19 June 16 August 19
January 27 June 17 August 24
March 11 June 23 August 25
March 24 June 24 August 26
April 14 June 29 August 31
April 15 July 15 September 1
April 28 July 28 September 2
April 29 July 29 September 8
May 12 August 3 September 9
May 13 August 4  
May 18 August 5  

2023 MCAT Test Dates for the U.S. Virgin Islands

January 14 August 3 August 26
March 24 August 4 August 31
April 28 August 5 September 1
May 18 August 11 September 2
June 23 August 12 September 8
July 15 August 19 September 9
July 28 August 24  
July 29 August 25  

Where Can I Take the MCAT?

The MCAT is administered at Pearson VUE testing sites in the United States, Canada, and other countries around the world. A quick search during registration will show you your nearest testing location. Remember, each center has limited capacity and is reserved on a first-come, first-served basis. By registering early, you have the greatest odds of confirming a seat at your preferred testing location on a day that best fits your schedule. Learn more about MCAT registration here.

Frequently Asked Questions

Scores are typically released between 30 and 35 days after your exam date, and will be available by 5:00 p.m. EST on the listed score release date.
MCAT test dates vary by country. Students testing in the U.S. have the largest number of test dates, ranging from January through September.
Students can take the MCAT three times in one calendar year and four times within two calendar years. There is a lifetime limit of seven attempts per person. To learn more, see the AAMC’s MCAT Retake Policies.
Unless otherwise noted, the start time of your exam is 8:00 a.m. You should arrive at your testing location at least 30 minutes prior to your exam start time to check in.

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