MCAT Test Dates for 2013
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- Mar 23, 2013
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2013 MCAT Dates
The MCAT is offered on 25 different test dates. On three dates (one in June, one in August, and one in September) the test is offered in both a morning and afternoon slot. On every other date, it is offered either in the morning or afternoon.
There’s no single best time to take the MCAT. Every administration is a scaled exam – that means even if you get a harder version of the MCAT, your grade will be “curved up” and vice versa for an easier one. Thus every single MCAT test-taker is graded on an even playing field. It’s important to note you’re not being “curved” against the other people taking the test that day but rather your score will be “curved” based on the difficulty of the test itself.
To decide on an MCAT test date, you’ll want to consider two major factors – deadlines for the programs you’re applying to, and your own study schedule. It can take anywhere from two to five months to prepare thoroughly for the MCAT. The most important question to ask yourself is, “When can I devote time every day to MCAT prep?”
The chart below lists your options (dates in blue are 8am test times, dates in red are 8am or 2pm test times, all others are 1pm):
- Test Date Registration Deadline Late Registration Score Release Date
- January 24 January 10 January 17 February 26
- January 26 January 12 January 19 February 26
- March 23 March 9 March 16 April 23
- April 4 March 21 March 28 May 7
- April 26 April 12 April 19 May 29
- April 27 April 13 April 20 May 29
- May 11 April 27 May 4 June 11
- May 18 May 4 May 11 June 18
- May 23 May 9 May 16 June 25
- May 30 May 16 May 23 July 2
- June 20 June 6 June 13 July 23
- July 2 June 18 June 25 August 6
- July 13 June 29 July 6 August 13
- July 25 July 11 July 18 August 27
- July 26 July 12 July 19 August 27
- August 2 July 19 July 26 September 4
- August 3 July 20 July 27 September 4
- August 9 July 26 August 2 September 10
- August 15 August 1 August 8 September 17
- August 16 August 2 August 9 September 17
- August 22 August 8 August 15 September 24
- August 28 August 14 August 21 October 1
- September 7 August 24 August 31 October 8
- September 11 August 28 September 4 October 15
- September 12 August 29 September 5 October 15
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