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Registration begins in October of the previous year. It is recommended to register at least 60 days prior to your desired test date.  \nBefore Registration: You will need an AAMC ID and an associated username and password to register for the MCAT.  \nFee Assistance Program (FAP): [See](See www.aamc.org/fap for details)[ ](See www.aamc.org/fap for details)[www.aamc.org/fap](See www.aamc.org/fap for details)[ for details](See www.aamc.org/fap for details) and eligibility requirements. FAP application processing takes up to 10 business days. Benefits are NOT retroactive. FAP benefits are good for 2 calendar years.  \n-FAP reduces the MCAT fee, waives all AMCAS fees for 1 submission with up to 20 medical school designations, provides complimentary access to the MSAR, up to $500 for a psycho-educational or medical evaluation needed for accommodations, & free test prep materials.  \n-A limited number of fee waivers available for AACOMAS, worth the cost of applying to one school.  \nFee: The cost of the exam is $325 . See the MCAT Essentials for Scheduling Zones and Fees (for  \ncanceling/rescheduling) .  \nRelease Scores: When signing up for the test, you have the option of releasing your scores to your pre-health advisor. If you miss this step, please send an official score report to a preprofessional advisor at GVSU.  \nScores will automatically be sent toAMCAS participating schools, but applicants must send their scores to  \nAACOMAS via the MCAT Score Reporting System. Scores are viewable online 30-35 days after your test date Testing Limit: Up to 3 tests per calendar year, 4 times across 2 years, 7 lifetime max. A voided exam or no-show DOES count as an attempt but is not reported to medical schools.  \n\n| Test Section | \\# of Questions | Time |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Examinee Agreement & Optional Tutorial | -- | 4 min, 10 min (total 14) |\n| Chemical & Physical Foundations of Biological Sciences** | 59 | 95 minutes |\n| Critical Analysis & Reasoning Skills | 53 | 90 minutes |\n| Mid-exam Break (optional—cannot leave the testing center) | -- | 30 minutes |\n| Biological & Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems** | 59 | 95 minutes |\n| Psychological, Social, & Biological Foundations of Behavior | 59 | 95 minutes |\n| Void Question (not optional) & Satisfaction Survey (optional) | -- | 3 min, 5 min (total 8) |\n| Total content time: 6 hours 15 minutes Total “Seat” Time: 7 hours, 30 minutes\u003Cbr>**an optional 10-minute break is available after these sections (we recommend you take these breaks) |  |  |\n\nScoring: Each of the four sections is scored from a low of 118 to a high of 132, with a midpoint of 125. Scores for the four sections are combined to create a total score. The total score ranges from 472 to 528. The midpoint (50th percentile) is 500. Percentile ranks will be reported for the total & section scores. There is no penalty for guessing.  \nHow to Prepare: There is an MCAT Sample Test and three full length scored Practice Exams available that simulate the exam. There are many other prep resources, which can be found [at](at www.aamc.org/mcatprep. 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