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
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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...
Last year, at my test center, the proctor made people take off their hats...it may be different at your test center.
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. 
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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.pyra said:
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
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....
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).
I bet you could look this up in that massive MCAT manual they hand out (or that can be found on the web).
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.