New MCAT Test Dates for 2007!!! All Year Round!!

[noshie]

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Ok, I just got an email from princeton review with a schedule for next years MCATs, I heard that they were going to expand the dates that the test is administered due to computer space for all of the test takers. Here it is:

AAMC has announced the 2007 testing dates for the new Computer-Based MCAT. The MCAT will be offered 22 times on 19 dates beginning in January 2007 (exact start times are not yet available). Get more information about the changes to the MCAT.



Computer-based MCAT Testing Dates for 2007

Saturday, January 27 (AM administration)

Monday, January 29 (PM administration)

Saturday, April 7 (AM administration)

Thursday, April 12 (PM administration)

Monday, April 16 (PM administration)

Friday, May 11 (PM administration)

Wednesday, May 16 (AM administration)

Friday, May 25 (AM administration)

Thursday, May 31 (PM administration)

Friday, June 15 (Dual administration)

Friday, July 13 (Dual administration)

Tuesday, July 24 (PM administration)

Monday, August 6 (AM administration)

Thursday, August 9 (Dual administration)

Tuesday, August 14 (PM administration)

Thursday, August 16 (AM administration)

Monday, August 20 (PM administration)

Friday, September 7 (PM administration)

Saturday, September 8 (AM administration)



Read more information about the MCAT CBT on the AAMC website.

This is going to be good and bad I think. First of all it is good because now people that need to apply early can due to more test dates. The bad is because now for people that are like me, on top of things and always thinking ahead, turning things in early and such will have a worse chance of getting in because more people will be ahead of the applying schedule as well. There will no longer be slackers making me look good by taking the Aug MCAT while I took the April one and will have my stuff in by June. I am torn. What do you guys think? good? bad? 😕

 

[Lilah]

I just took the MCAT and hopefully will never have to again, so this doesn’t affect me personally but I don’t think having more testing dates will turn slackers into early birds. There will still be plenty of people who want to study during the summer and take the August and now even September tests.

What I wonder is how taking the test on the computer will be. I like being able to circle/underline, write down formula etc. Or how about skipping questions, marking stuff you’re not sure about….It seems like it’s going to be a pain.

So glad I'm done with it!

 

[EddieIndy]

I think that if I won't be pleased with my April scores, I'll choose to take the January exam. It will be stupid to go through this 9+ hour nightmare again when you can get done in 4-5 hours...

 

[Arsenic]

thats AWESOME. 👍

 

[Undecided12]

👍

nice!!!

 

[MollyMalone]

That's really cool. 😀

 

[Beau Geste]

Flippin' Sweet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[schnauzr]

say... i've got a question.

with all those exam dates,
how would princeton review (or kaplan) schedule the course dates?
since the exam has gotten shorter, would the mcat courses be shorter as well?~
any ideas on that?

 

[PBandJ]

WOW!! that is a LOT of test dates.

i wonder about the test prep thing too. hopefully results from this past test will be great and i won't have to worry about it!

 

[adiddas125]

You know, I think AAMC should get a freakin clue and just decide to can the writing sample. It seriously is a waste of time, and it delays the grading of the whole thing...

 

[noshie]

I dont know the email from princeton said that they would have several more classes to accomadate any of the test dates. I have a feeling they are the most prepared because I have not gotton an email from Kaplan yet. Although I studied with Kaplan and the day of the test they sent me a questionaire to see how I think I did on the test and they did ask me a few questions about how I would like my classes set up for the upcoming year with these new test dates. I think Kaplan is thinking of either doing it at the centers, or doing it at a closer location (like your university) but making you bring your laptops to do the full length practice tests and classroom exersizes. It didnt seem like they had a plan yet tho.

 

[NontradICUdoc]

they are also shooting to eventually get your scores to you in 14 days

 

[NontradICUdoc]

The AAMC Introduces the Computerized MCAT
From: Ellen Julian, Director of the MCAT

To all those interested in the new computerized MCAT: Welcome!

The AAMC expects August 2006 to be the final paper-based administration of the MCAT. On these Web pages dedicated to the transition to a fully-computerized MCAT, we are proud to present the dates for the 22 computerized MCAT administrations in 2007. You will also find a current list of Thomson-Prometric testing centers where the test will be administered and an extensive list of questions and answers about the computerization of the MCAT.

We encourage you to register for the computerized MCAT this August, when it will be offered in every Thomson-Prometric center. Feedback from the examinees about the computer-based test has been very positive. We've included some of their reviews in the pages that follow.

We're excited to have you join us during this important milestone in the long history of the MCAT.

Ellen Julian, Ph.D.
Associate Vice President, AAMC
Director, MCAT

The MCAT® is going Paperless!
The MCAT is going paperless! Most of our international test sites have been computer-based for several years. Last year we added 10 US sites as alternatives for those who prefer the computer-based test (CBT). We have learned a lot about computer-based testing from these experiences, and now intend to deliver the MCAT exclusively as a CBT in 2007. Thomson-Prometric will deliver the computer-based MCAT on behalf of the AAMC multiple times per year, through hundreds of testing labs throughout North America and select sites in Europe, Asia, Australia, Africa and the Middle East.

Benefits of a Computerized MCAT
Computerizing the MCAT will offer advantages for both students and the professional schools that use MCAT scores for admission decisions. Test administrations will increase from twice a year to 22 test sessions per year. Morning and afternoon sessions will be available, as will be both weekdays and Saturdays. Students may take the MCAT up to three times per year, but may be registered for only one test date at a time. Dates and times are available on the MCAT Web site.

The computerized test day will be approximately half as long as the current paper administration day primarily because there is less administrative overhead. In addition, research showed that a shorter MCAT would retain its predictive power. Beginning in 2007, the number of questions will be reduced by about one-third (without changing the content representation,) and the allowed testing time by about 30%.

Scores will be reported in 30 days instead of 60 days. Our objective is to eventually reduce reporting to 14 days.

Thomson-Prometric testing centers are climate- and sound-controlled, designed and built exclusively for computer-based testing. Ergonomic chairs, guest lockers state-of-the-art equipment, and noise reduction headphones will be available to examinees.

Computerized MCAT Registration and Scheduling
Online registration for each test day will open six months prior to each testing date. Thomson Prometric will reserve test seats for MCAT examinees until 60 days before the test day in consideration. After this period of time expires, the seats will be released to people who wish to register for other tests. However, a student will still be able to register for the MCAT up until two weeks in advance of the chosen test day. Through online registration and scheduling, changing test dates will also be possible.

Updates, dates, times and general locations for MCAT administrations will be available on this web site. Thomson-Prometric has sites around the world and spread throughout North America. They are building new sites in locations where the MCAT has more examinees than they can seat. When registration opens for the computerized MCAT in June 2006, the final list of computer-based testing sites for August will be available.

The Beta Computerized MCAT
On August 19, 2006, the AAMC will administer the computerized MCAT in all Thomson Prometric testing sites, in conjunction with the regular paper administration on that date. Registration will open to all MCAT students in June 2006. Paper- and computerized-MCAT examinees will take the same test, but the computerized MCAT day will most likely be shorter. Computerized MCAT testing has averaged two hours shorter than paper because of its increased efficiency. Students wishing to register for the August 19th computerized MCAT should select the "computer-based" option when registering.

Once the August data are analyzed and evaluated, we fully expect to announce at the AAMC's November Annual Meeting that the MCAT will be entirely computer-based beginning in January 2007.

Thomson Prometric Testing Centers
Thomson Prometric is the global leader in technology-enabled testing and assessment services, offering hundreds of testing sites throughout North American and the world for MCAT administration. Thomson Prometric is also expanding its test center network in select locations to ensure proper and adequate coverage for MCAT examinee demand. View the current list of available Thomson Prometric test sites. This list is dynamic and new testing centers will be added as they are established. To learn more about Thomson Prometric, Visit: www.prometric.com.

 

[str8flexed]

Now the MCAT has turned into the DAT's. What has the world come to....🙁

I kind of liked the whole only 2x a year thing. It makes ya know that EVERYBODY took it the same time, during school/finals, or after a summer of studying.

 

[gujuDoc]

You know, I think AAMC should get a freakin clue and just decide to can the writing sample. It seriously is a waste of time, and it delays the grading of the whole thing...

Agreed.

 

[hangten]

Now the MCAT has turned into the DAT's. What has the world come to....🙁

I kind of liked the whole only 2x a year thing. It makes ya know that EVERYBODY took it the same time, during school/finals, or after a summer of studying.

Me too. At least with April or August, everyone's in the same boat. The more people feel your pain, the less painful it becomes. (Not really, just wishful thinking..) I think it's a bad idea for future test-takers because

1) I like to see the questions in paper so i can underline and write the formulas.

2) Less questions means more weight per each question. Sure it's shorter, but I'd rather take a 9 hour exam with lots of questions because missing a few won't kill me.

3) If there's no more universal wait for test results, what will happen to the post-mcat syndrome? the countdowns?

Having only two exam dates makes me feel like I belong in a pre-med family... now it's less structured and random.. people do their own thing.

 

[Beau Geste]

Hopefully you won't have to retake them. If you do, you'll be glad they're offered in May, June, and July so your application doesn't arrive too late.

I am happy that there are more than 2 dates. I'm also glad I won't have to wait 60 days for my results. I'm also glad that I won't have to sit for 9 hours in a test center.

No sense in complaining, it's all set to go computerized in '07. Might as well deal with it, or avoid it all together.

 

[beary]

Me too. At least with April or August, everyone's in the same boat. The more people feel your pain, the less painful it becomes. (Not really, just wishful thinking..) I think it's a bad idea for future test-takers because

1) I like to see the questions in paper so i can underline and write the formulas.

It seems to me like having more options for testing and having a shorter computerized test is really great. Something to consider if you prefer paper exams is that in med school all of your board exams are computerized and many of your other exams are computerized as well (at least at my school).

I would much rather take a computerized exam than a paper-exam anyway. No more filling in those stupid little bubbles.