Can I request to take the MCAT on paper?

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My eyes get so strained staring a computer screen even for 30 minutes because of the glare. I already have my testing site for May. Does anyone know if this is still possible and if it'd interfere with when I received my score?

Thanks

 

[Jepstein30]

My eyes get so strained staring a computer screen even for 30 minutes because of the glare. I already have my testing site for May. Does anyone know if this is still possible and if it'd interfere with when I received my score?

Thanks

Highly doubt it.

If they even do still allow it, it won't be because of strained eyes and would have to be something much more medically debilitating, think seizures or something (which would probably preclude you from passing the technical standards at any medical school). Testing sites aren't even prepared to give you a paper exam so even if you do pass the previous hurdle, I find it hard to imagine they would allow you to keep your testing site.

 

[Mehd School]

No.

 

[Spinach Dip]

You could try to find some glasses that reduce glare.

Or some clip-on sunglasses perhaps, though I don't know if that's allowed....

 

[mathwhiz09]

No, unless you have a medical reason.

 

[mcloaf]

You could try to find some glasses that reduce glare.

Or some clip-on sunglasses perhaps, though I don't know if that's allowed....

Damn, wish I'd thought of that. I would've felt way cooler taking the test in shades.

All those people in the lobby like
And then I walk in like 😎
Proctors go😕
But I'd still be 😎
Result: 45 all day.


Really though, OP, no. You'll be taking it on the computer.