Although MCAT preparation is in full swing for many aspiring medical school students, there are plenty of opportunities for you to take note of the upcoming MCAT registration dates and MCAT test dates for 2017.
You can register for the MCAT online through the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC). Be sure to secure a spot early, as seats will quickly fill as testing dates approach.
While the times for each test will be slightly varied, the majority of exams are held at 8am, 1pm or 2pm.
Try to arrive at your exam location roughly 30 minutes prior to test time, and don’t be alarmed if the test center isn’t open yet. If you arrive any time after the exam has begun, you will NOT be allowed to test. However, due to the individual check-in process associated with many exams, you might end up beginning your exam up to 30 minutes past the scheduled time. Don’t forget an up-do-date personal identification (like a license) as well.
Here is a comprehensive list of MCAT registration dates, MCAT test dates and MCAT score release dates for 2017.
2017 MCAT Registration Dates, MCAT Test Dates and MCAT Score Release Dates
| MCAT TESTING DATE | OPENING FOR MCAT REGISTRATION | REGULAR MCAT REGISTRATION DATES | LATE MCAT REGISTRATION DATES | MCAT SCORE RELEASE DATE (5PM EASTERN TIME) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 19, 2017 | TBD | Dec. 19, 2016 | Jan. 4 | February 21, 2017 |
| January 28, 2017 | TBD | Dec. 28, 2016 | Jan. 13 | February 28, 2017 |
| March 31, 2017 | TBD | Mar. 1 | Mar. 16 | May 2, 2017 |
| April 22, 2017 | TBD | Mar. 22 | Apr. 7 | May 23, 2017 |
| April 28, 2017 | TBD | Mar. 28 | Apr. 13 | May 30, 2017 |
| May 13. 2017 | TBD | Apr. 13 | Apr. 27 | June 13, 2017 |
| May 18, 2017 | TBD | Apr. 18 | May 3 | June 20, 2017 |
| May 19, 2017 | TBD | Apr. 19 | May 3 | June 20, 2017 |
| June 1, 2017 | TBD | May 1 | May 17 | July 6, 2017 |
| June 16, 2017 | TBD | May 16 | June 1 | July 18, 2017 |
| June 17, 2017 | TBD | May 17 | June 1 | July 18, 2017 |
| June 29, 2017 | TBD | May 30 | June 14 | August 1, 2017 |
| June 30, 2017 | TBD | May 30 | June 14 | August 1, 2017 |
| July 21, 2017 | TBD | June 21 | July 6 | August 22, 2017 |
| July 22, 2017 | TBD | June 22 | July 6 | August 22, 2017 |
| July 27, 2017 | TBD | June 27 | July 12 | August 29, 2017 |
| July 28, 2017 | TBD | June 28 | July 12 | August 29, 2017 |
| August 3, 2017 | TBD | July 3 | July 19 | September 5, 2017 |
| August 11, 2017 | TBD | July 11 | July 26 | September 12, 2017 |
| August 18, 2017 | TBD | July 18 | Aug. 4 | September 19, 2017 |
| August 19, 2017 | TBD | July 19 | Aug. 4 | September 19, 2017 |
| August 24, 2017 | TBD | July 24 | Aug. 9 | September 26, 2017 |
| September 1, 2017 | TBD | Aug. 1 | Aug. 17 | October 3, 2017 |
| September 2, 2017 | TBD | Aug. 2 | Aug. 17 | October 3, 2017 |
| September 9, 2017 | TBD | Aug. 9 | Aug. 25 | October 10, 2017 |