MCAT Examinee Update
Registration for the January - June 2024 MCAT exam dates will open this month! If you plan to schedule your exam on opening day for one of these dates, make sure to read through the following important reminders so that you are ready and know what to expect.
MCAT Registration Schedule for January - June 2024 Dates
Beginning on Oct. 24 and 25, you can schedule your MCAT exam date for January - June. Registration opens for test centers in part of the United States and some international locations on Oct. 24 at 12 p.m. ET, and in all remaining test center locations on Oct. 25 at 12 p.m. ET.
Check out this page to view which locations open on each date to confirm which day you can schedule your exam: Registration Opening Dates
If you have received approved accommodations, please complete the five tabs in the MCAT Registrations System and then call Pearson VUE at 1-800-466-0450 now and select option 3 to submit your scheduling request. You do not need to wait until registration opens on Oct. 24 to submit your request. If you have not yet applied for accommodations, you can find more information here.
For examinees who are not ready to schedule an exam date, the MCAT Registration System will remain open for scheduling after Oct. 25.
Save Time Scheduling Your Exam
Fill out the first five tabs of information in the MCAT Registration System before opening day. It will save you about 5-10 minutes on opening day and will take you straight to scheduling when you log in.
To learn more, watch this brief video about the registration system.
What to Expect on Registration Opening Day
More examinees schedule an exam on the opening day than on any other day, especially in the first few hours. When the system first opens, you can expect a longer line with wait times of one hour or more. However, there is now a Queue-it waiting room that will hold your place in line, which includes an estimated wait time until it's your turn to schedule. This means you don't need to wait by your computer while you're in the waiting room.
Learn more about the waiting room and how it works
Important Waiting Room Tips
Here are some tips to have a smoother waiting room experience:
- There is no advantage to logging in to the registration system more than 10 minutes before noon ET on opening day. At 11:50 a.m. ET, the system will randomly assign anyone already logged in with a place in line to register.
- Don't open multiple browsers or refresh your waiting room page. This will not give you an advantage, and may result in a longer wait time for you.
- Don't share your waiting room Queue-it ID with others, as this can bump you out of the system, put you in the back of the waiting line, and cause scheduling today.
ICYMI: Recording of the MCAT 2024 Registration Webinar
If you missed the MCAT Registration Opening webinar on Oct. 12, you can now view the recording to learn more about registration, the 2024 testing year, MCAT exam prep, and more.
AAMC Fee Assistance Program Reminder
If you are interested in applying to the Fee Assistance Program, please allow at least 10 business days for your application to be reviewed. As a reminder, Fee Assistance Program benefits are not retroactive. You don't have to schedule your exam when the system opens on Oct. 24 and 25 if you're not ready and can instead schedule a January - June exam at any time after Oct. 25.
Learn more about the benefits and application process on the Fee Assistance Program Page
Join us for the Next "Preparing for the MCAT Exam" Webinar
Join us Wed., Nov. 8 at 3 p.m. ET for the next "Preparing for the MCAT" webinar. This webinar will provide participants with an overview of the AAMC MCAT Official Prep resources and tips on how to use them to create an effective study plan.
Register for the "Preparing for the MCAT Exam" Webinar
Register for the AAMC Virtual Medical School Fair
The AAMC will host the next Virtual Medical School fair on Oct. 17-18. The virtual event provides an opportunity for attendees to connect with medical schools from across the country and engage in real-time conversations with admissions officers, faculty members, and current students.
Registrants will receive a 15% discount on a one- or two-year subscription to the Medical School Admissions Requirements™ (MSAR®).