can you take the mcat in 2 sittings?

[phixius12345]

Hey everyone I just heard that it's possible to take the new mcat on two separate days. As in, do one part one day and the second part the other. Is this true?
If it is, has anyone tried it / have any opinion on if this would be a good idea to do? Thanks!

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[yeasureyoubetcha]

Hey everyone I just heard that it's possible to take the new mcat on two separate days. As in, do one part one day and the second part the other. Is this true?
If it is, has anyone tried it / have any opinion on if this would be a good idea to do? Thanks!

No lol

You can do that with practice tests, not the actual MCAT. I wouldn't even recommend doing that with the practice tests. Do them all in one sitting to get used to the pressure and fatigue because you're gonna be feeling it during the test.


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[phixius12345]

Are you sure? Because I know two people who are taking this new test in two sittings, and I'm just confused as to how that's possible lol.

 

[yeasureyoubetcha]

Are you sure? Because I'm just confused as to how that's possible lol.

Pretty sure, that's why I was surprised to hear it. They either have special permissions, of which I doubt this is an option or they're lying. If they did that AAMC might loose some psychological and fatigue component of the MCAT. Call AAMC for clarification.


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[Doremonster]

The is the first I am also hearing this. However I do know that exams such as the CBEST or CSET (don't remember which) allow you to split the exam up if you choose to.

 

[holdthemayo]

I'm fairly certain that is only permitted as a medical accommodation. A list of medical conditions that qualify for accommodation can be found at https://students-residents.aamc.org...do-you-know-if-you-need-accommodated-testing/ You would need to fill out an application and provide proof of a medical need if you were to pursue this.

 

[maydaymalone]

This is weird. I took a cab to my testing center at 645 am and the driver said that she took someone to the same testing center for a test that spanned two days and was also 7 hours. She said that the person took the first part the first day and the second part the second day. I was surprised because I have never heard of that. Maybe its another test? But I don't know any other 7 hour test? Is the Step exam 2 days? Idk I was surprised.

 

[Necr0sis713]

Isn't the step exam or whatever it's called for med students 2 days?

 

[deleted480308]

Are you sure? Because I know two people who are taking this new test in two sittings, and I'm just confused as to how that's possible lol.

if you know two people doing, why are you asking us how to do it?.....call them

 

[dboyhaaan]

I'm fairly certain that is only permitted as a medical accommodation. A list of medical conditions that qualify for accommodation can be found at https://students-residents.aamc.org...do-you-know-if-you-need-accommodated-testing/ You would need to fill out an application and provide proof of a medical need if you were to pursue this.

Not to be rude or ignorant but how does diabetes or Crohn's warrant accommodation?

 

[holdthemayo]

Not to be rude or ignorant but how does diabetes or Crohn's warrant accommodation?

I would assume their accommodations would have to do with extra/unlimited bathroom access for someone with Crohn's and maybe permission for more snacks or something for diabetes. They actually seem much more reasonable to me than the accommodations for ADHD.

 

[dboyhaaan]

I would assume their accommodations would have to do with extra/unlimited bathroom access for someone with Crohn's and maybe permission for more snacks or something for diabetes. They actually seem much more reasonable to me than the accommodations for ADHD.

Ah, that makes sense and as someone who was recently diagnosed with ADHD I agree.

 

[Mad Jack]

Isn't the step exam or whatever it's called for med students 2 days?

lol no. It's 7 hours with a one hour break in the middle.

 

[Arturiase]

Its over two days if you have extended time, at least from what i've heard. tho idk how med schools see you if your mcat has extended time?

 

[24blue8]

Isn't the step exam or whatever it's called for med students 2 days?

The final exam in the series to get a medical license, Step 3, is a two day test.

 

[BeMD13]

If you get extended time or extra breaks for any reason they split it between two days. It's just bc the test is so long now. They didn't do that with the old one. I didn't get extra time but I learned all this when I went through the accommodation process just to take a pill in the room with me.