proper attire?

[jenga]

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I know this is a silly question, but does anyone know if you're allowed to wear a hat during the mcat? There's been a lot of talk about how you should dress appropriately for room conditions, but no talk about hats. It's kind of like my good luck charm

 

[ornis4]

Yeah, I'm planning on wearing my hat as well....I can't imagine it would be an issue, right? Seat spacing should be adequate, and it's not like I have the answers written somewhere on it, so hopefully it won't be an issue. We'll see...

 

[pyra]

Last year, at my test center, the proctor made people take off their hats...it may be different at your test center.

 

[MrTee]

I don't see there being a problem if you turn the hat backwards, but if your proctors are hardasses, they'll make you take it off. So maybe you should comb your hair just in case. 🙂

 

[CanIMakeIt]

Last year, at my test center, the proctor made people take off their hats...it may be different at your test center.

I remember them doing that at the writing sample (the one we got paid for .... I don't know if you guys know about this) given thru ACT (the company that makes MCAT for AAMC. In any case take it with you.

 

[gdk]

i've read people post that hats were not allowed when they took it before but the 2004 mcat essentialls doesn't say anything about hats

 

[Cerberus]

i've had a number of professors who wouldnt let you wear a hat while taking a test. that really has nothing to do with this post but i'd already started typing and just cant stop....

 

[Blade28]

Wasn't allowed at my test.

 

[DrDad]

nope no hat sorry

 

[UCLAstudent]

How about sweatshirt hoods?

 

[Lion-O]

That's an interesting question. I don't recall anything about hats when I took the MCAT, or when I took practice tests. I know that professors like to see people's eyes during tests; but I'm not sure if the AAMC worries about it.

I bet you could look this up in that massive MCAT manual they hand out (or that can be found on the web).

 

[theringworm]

I unfortunately took the MCAT more than once before I got a good score. Every time I wore a hat. It depends on how anal the proctors are. I say wear it, and if it's a problem take it off. If you want something as a backup for the hat to keep your head warm or keep you hair out of your eyes put on a beanie. If they give you grief, tell them it's part of your religion or something.